Articles by Ben Portnoy
Luke Hancock’s late sac fly helps No. 8 MSU to win, series victory over Kentucky
STARKVILLE — Luke Hancock glared deep into the Starkville night. He’d already sent Tulane home packing with a walk-off grand slam in February. He didn’t
No. 8 Mississippi State strands 11 runners, Christian MacLeod dazzles in sluggish win over Kentucky
STARKVILLE — With temperatures dipping into the 30s Thursday night, Mississippi State’s bats followed suit. Inning after inning, batter after batter, MSU (18-7, 3-4 SEC) failed
Mississippi State women’s basketball adds high-scoring Tulane transfer JerKaila Jordan
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State made a major splash in the transfer portal Wednesday night. The Bulldogs officially announced the addition of former Tulane guard JerKaila
Mississippi State guard Aliyah Matharu announces intention to transfer
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball is down another body. A source with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Dispatch Tuesday that sophomore guard
Sources: Mississippi State guard, former five-star recruit Madison Hayes enters transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s women’s basketball roster continues to shrink. Multiple sources with knowledge of the situation confirmed to The Dispatch that freshman guard Madison
Monday Profile: Mary See lends her voice to the Carnegie Hall of college baseball
Mary See stands from her seat in the center of section 113 down the third base line at Dudy Noble Field.
Around her, a slew of maroon-and-white-clad fans rise from their varying chair backs as the national anthem begins to blare from the loudspeakers littered around the ballpark.
No. 3 Mississippi State swept by No. 2 Arkansas, drops fourth consecutive SEC game
STARKVILLE — It happened. Again. Never mind the talk of rebounds. Forget the discussion that Mississippi State’s Sunday meeting with No. 2 Arkansas (19-3, 5-1
No. 3 Mississippi State slugged by No. 2 Arkansas, drops first series since 2020
STARKVILLE — Dudy Noble Field looked for every reason to erupt Saturday. Batter after batter, inning after inning, the officially announced 6,152-person crowd that looked
Christian MacLeod roughed up as No. 3 Mississippi State drops series opener to No. 2 Arkansas
STARKVILLE — Speaking with reporters following Mississippi State’s rout of North Alabama Wednesday, fourth-year junior outfielder Tanner Allen promised a fireworks show with No. 2
Columbus native Kylin Hill returns to Mississippi State for Pro Day
STARKVILLE — For the first time in months, Columbus native Kylin Hill returned to Mississippi State. Having left the team in November in order to prepare
No. 3 Mississippi State throttles North Alabama, sets up weekend showdown with No. 2 Arkansas
The Bulldogs scored at least three runs in each of the first five innings.
One year older, Mississippi State defense has tools for improvement in 2021
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s defense is one year older. After cobbling together a unit that defied expectations and finished fifth in the Southeastern Conference in
Eric Cerantola struggles, Jackson Fristoe shines in relief as No. 3 Mississippi State drops Sunday game to No. 19 LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. — Seeking its first sweep of LSU (16-5, 1-2 SEC) in Baton Rouge since 1981, No. 3 Mississippi State (16-4, 2-1) dropped
Will Bednar guides No. 3 Mississippi State to win over No. 19 LSU, clinches third series win in Baton Rouge since 2006
BATON ROUGE, La. — LSU catcher Alex Milazzo tightened his grip on the tape of his bat and flung the barrel toward an impending Will
Brayland Skinner’s three RBIs lead No. 3 Mississippi State to win over No. 19 LSU
BATON ROUGE, La. — Brayland Skinner glared down the line with menacing intent. As Skinner began a slow trot toward first base, the normally raucous
Mike Leach gives update on quarterback battle as Mississippi State opens spring practices
Incumbent starter Will Rogers will have to earn his starting spot over several signal-callers, including former Southern Miss QB Jack Abraham.
Mississippi State’s Sidney Cooks, Yemiyah Morris announce intentions to transfer
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State will lose another member of the 2020-21 women’s basketball team.
Analysis: Three burning questions heading into Mississippi State’s spring practices
STARKVILLE — Mike Leach’s second spring in Starkville is taking on a different look.
Mississippi State guard JaMya Mingo-Young to enter transfer portal
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State sophomore guard JaMya Mingo-Young announced Tuesday she intends to leave the program.
Mississippi State football adding former Southern Miss head coach Jay Hopson to staff
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is adding an experienced piece to its football staff.