Articles by Ben Portnoy
Analysis: A requiem for the 2020-21 Mississippi State women’s basketball season
STARKVILLE — During a time of year when dancing has become an ever-present part of the season, Mississippi State’s maroon suede shoes will remain in their box in 2021.
Mississippi State women miss NCAA Tournament for first time since 2013-14
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball will miss the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2013-14.
No. 3 Mississippi State sweeps Eastern Michigan with early run barrage
STARKVILLE — Logan Tanner glared down the third base line with deep intent in his eyes.
Logan Tanner walks it off, Eric Cerantola dazzles as No. 3 Mississippi State stuns Eastern Michigan
STARKVILLE — Logan Tanner never flinched. Not through an 0-for-3 start to the day. Not amid Eastern Michigan starter Justin Meis’ eight-inning gem. Not as Mississippi State entered the final frame of Saturday’s contest down a run.
Christian MacLeod strikes out 11 as No. 3 Mississippi State torches Eastern Michigan
STARKVILLE — With his eyes peering toward the turf, and his long white-panted legs strutting toward the Mississippi State dugout, Christian MacLeod left the playing surface at Dudy Noble Field as efficiently as he entered it.
Houston Harding dazzles again as No. 3 Mississippi State outlasts Louisiana
STARKVILLE — Starting pitching problems be damned.
No. 3 Mississippi State drills Grambling State to open five-game week
STARKVILLE — Pulling himself off the right field grass, fourth-year junior Tanner Allen offered a glance toward his fellow undergrads perched upon the Bancorp South berm, roaring in applause.
Mississippi State forward Xaria Wiggins to transfer
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State is down one more player on an already shorthanded roster.
No. 3 Mississippi State tosses first no-hitter since 1999 in Sunday win over Kent State
STARKVILLE — Jackson Fristoe patrolled the mound with ease.
No. 3 Mississippi State slogs to Game 2 loss to Kent State, sets Sunday rubber match
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State followed its 2021 script to a T Saturday.
No. 3 Mississippi State overcomes another choppy start, downs Kent State
STARKVILLE — Friday was supposed to be a Vatican-esque coronation for Mississippi State.
Mississippi State falls to LSU in first game of SEC women’s basketball tournament
Mississippi State has found a comfort in the confines of Bon Secours Wellness Arena.
MSU to bulk up attendance at Dudy Noble this weekend
Mississippi State will allow an increase in capacity at Dudy Noble Field as soon as this weekend.
A source inside the athletic department, who asked not to be named, confirmed to The Dispatch Tuesday that the school plans to sell an additional 4,400 chairback seats, while outfield rigs will now be allowed to hold as many as eight people.
Houston Harding’s nine strikeouts help No. 3 Mississippi State to win over Southern Miss in Pearl
PEARL — Houston Harding knew what was coming.
Mississippi State to play Kent State after COVID-19 issues force Tennessee Tech to cancel matchup
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State’s weekend schedule will see a change.
Four SEC women’s basketball head coaches played for Pat Summitt. Now they’re charged with carrying her legacy.
STARKVILLE — What do you do when the memories fade but the faces remain? Pat Summitt mimicked jump shots.
Mississippi State-Southern Miss baseball game postponed to Wednesday due to weather
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State will wait one more day before returning to the diamond.
Tanner Allen singles in ninth to give No. 5 Mississippi State second walk-off win, series victory over Tulane
STARKVILLE — Standing in the right field grass just shy of a Ford advertisement adorning on the wall at Dudy Noble Field, Tanner Allen peered down at the wording on his glove.
Luke Hancock walks it off, Landon Sims shines as No. 5 Mississippi State downs Tulane
STARKVILLE — Luke Hancock is no astronaut, but NASA may be looking to employ the Houston native after his final swing Saturday sent a ball into orbit.
Christian MacLeod struggles, Braden Olthoff tosses gem as No. 5 Mississippi State falls to Tulane
STARKVILLE — It’s been a week since a wintry mix of sleet and snow coated Mississippi.





















