Articles by Ben Portnoy
Jordan Westburg’s homer helps Mississippi State down Alcorn State
STARKVILLE — Alcorn State center fielder Jordan McGowan simply turned and watched.
Mississippi State center Promise Taylor no longer with team due to injuries
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State center Promise Taylor is no longer with the team coach Vic Schaefer announced Wednesday afternoon.
Mississippi State stunned by Texas Southern in first loss to SWAC school since 2015
STARKVILLE — On a night Dudy Noble Field celebrated “Stranger Things” night as an ode to Netflix’s hit sci-fi show, Mississippi State (5-2) fell victim to an otherworldly performance from previously winless Texas Southern (1-9) in an 8-4 loss Tuesday.
Analysis: If Mississippi State’s JT Ginn misses major time, finding a replacement is far from simple
STARKVILLE — While opening weekend seemingly afforded plenty of answers to Mississippi State’s 2020 roster puzzle, a series win over Oregon State left a JT Ginn-sized hole in the Bulldogs’ pursuit of a third straight College World Series appearance.
Mississippi State women looking to jump-start late-season surge at Auburn
If Mississippi State has a late-season surge in store, it’ll begin Thursday at Auburn (9-14, 3-9 SEC).
‘I know that I can get more’: Mississippi State’s freshman class hungry for more with Vic Schaefer’s confidence in tow
STARKVILLE — Vic Schaefer took a deep breath and began to slowly bang his forehead against the microphone placed before him.
How Mississippi State’s young hitters are adding more firepower to an already prolific batting order
While the heavy-hitting, dynamic-defending junior class is sure to grab headlines throughout the 2020 season, the bottom of MSU’s lineup gave opening weekend onlookers reason to believe in those next in line to lead the Bulldogs to postseason glory.
MSU women fall to No. 18 Kentucky in Lexington
The Mississippi State women’s basketball team suffered its first defeat in more than a month Sunday, falling to No. 18 Kentucky 73-62 in Lexington.
Cerantola’s flashes of brilliance carry Mississippi State to series sweep of Wright State
STARKVILLE — Mississippi state sophomore pitcher Eric Cerantola stepped off the rubber and took a deep breath of the cool, February air.
Christian MacLeod’s dazzling debut leads Mississippi State to win over Wright State
STARKVILLE — Concluding the fifth inning of No. 10 Mississippi State’s (2-0) 6-2 win over Wright State (0-2) Saturday, redshirt freshman pitcher Christian MacLeod casually strolled off the hill at Dudy Noble Field.
Mississippi State uses big sixth inning to down Wright State in season opener
STARKVILLE — As familiar techno tones rang across Dudy Noble Field on Friday afternoon, junior centerfielder Rowdey Jordan stood perched upon first base.
‘The rest is history’: An inside look at the coaching carousel cycle that connects Mississippi State and Wright State
STARKVILLE — Chris Lemonis knew the time was right.
Mississippi State baseball position preview: Pitchers
STARKVILLE — Of all the unknowns on the 2020 Mississippi State baseball roster, the most belong to second-year head coach Chris Lemonis’ pitching staff.
Mississippi State baseball position preview: Infield
MSU returns arguably the nation’s most prolific middle infield between junior shortstop Jordan Westburg and junior second baseman Justin Foscue.
Body found in Lee County reportedly identified as former Mississippi State defensive lineman
STARKVILLE — A body found in Lee County Monday morning has been identified by Lee County Coroner Carolyn Green as former Mississippi State defensive lineman Philemon “P.J.” Jones, 27, according to multiple reports.
Mississippi State baseball position preview: Outfield
Leading into Opening Day, we’ll break down each position group on MSU’s 2020 squad. Stay tuned throughout the week to get to know the newest Bulldogs who will take the field at The Dude this spring.
Lemonis previews MSU season at Starkville Rotary Club
Stepping to the podium at Starkville Country Club for Monday’s Rotary Club meeting, Mississippi State baseball coach Chris Lemonis took a few moments to reflect.
‘You could not kill our will’: Mississippi State women survive slugfest with No. 16 Texas A&M
STARKVILLE — Vic Schaefer lost it.
How Mississippi State commit Daniel Greek has already been indoctrinated into Mike Leach’s offensive scheme
Thanks to a coaching convention his father attended over 20 years ago, the Texas quarterback has long been familiar with Leach’s air raid offense.
‘This team is trying to grow up a little bit’: Vic Schaefer’s young roster maturing ahead of matchup with No. 16 Texas A&M
As Schaefer has battled the ups and downs of replacing three starters from last season’s squad, the roster that he previously said might kill him has begun to hit its stride.
