SEC Tournament Gameday: MSU v Arkansas pre-game

Southeastern Conference Tournament at Regions Park (Hoover, Ala.)

GAME 5 (Elimination Game) 9:30 a.m. (CSS): No. 6 Mississippi State (34-22) v No. 2 Arkansas (36-19).

Bulldogs lost 7-5 to Florida on Wednesday; Razorbacks lost 7-4 to Alabama.

Arkansas won season series 2-1 in Fayetteville

SEC Tournament Gameday: MSU v Florida post-game

GAME 2

Florida 7, MSU 5

—Bulldogs face Arkansas, which lost to Alabama in Game 1, at 9:30 a.m. Thursday (CSS)

—Florida moves on to face Alabama at 4:30 p.m. Thursday.

SEC Tournament Gameday: MSU v Florida pre-game

Southeastern Conference Tournament at Regions Park (Hoover, Ala.)

Game 2: No. 3 Florida (41-15, 22-8) v No. 6 Mississippi State (34-21, 14-16)

Florida won season series 2-1 in Starkville.

Loose MSU ready to take on Florida

STARKVILLE — “Clutch” plays are at a premium in the postseason.

The difference between advancing and going home often comes down to a two-out hit or a defensive play that saves a run.

Florida uncertain about Game 1 starter vs. MSU

While Mississippi State baseball coach John Cohen decided Monday on his Game 1 starter for the Southeastern Conference tournament, University of Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan still is unsure.

One thing’s certain: Florida’s pitcher Wednesday won’t be one of its three weekend starters.

Mitchell will take center stage for MSU

STARKVILLE — Evan Mitchell’s last start for the Mississippi State baseball team was one to forget.

The freshman right-hander gave up two runs on two hits in 2/3 of an inning against the University of Arkansas on April 17.

On Wednesday, Mitchell will start for sixth-seeded MSU against the third-seeded University of Florida in the opening round of the Southeastern Conference tournament. The game will be the second of the day and will start at approximately 1 p.m. (CSS).

Despite losing series to Tigers, MSU baseball heading to SEC Tournament

STARKVILLE — It wasn’t the way they wanted to close the regular season, but the Mississippi State Bulldogs are going to the Southeastern Conference tournament.

MSU doesn’t renew contract of Miller

STARKVILLE — The Mississippi State softball team’s decline in performance was noticeable in recent seasons.

The team went just 78-89 in the past three seasons after going to the NCAA tournament in five of coach Jay Miller’s first six seasons.

On Wednesday, Miller found out he’d be looking for a new job.

Ogden plays through injury to lead MSU

STARKVILLE — There was a point in the season when Mississippi State shortstop Jonathan Ogden led the Southeastern Conference in errors.

His struggles in the field were surprising considering MSU coach John Cohen’s constant affirmation of his senior shortstop’s defensive prowess and reputation as the team’s best defender.

LSU will play key role on SEC’s final regular-season weekend

STARKVILLE — The Louisiana State baseball team’s 11-16 record in the Southeastern Conference record doesn’t reflect how dangerous a threat it poses to Mississippi State’s chances of winning the Western Division title or making the SEC tournament.

The Tigers (34-19) enter tonight’s final SEC regular-season series last in the Western Division, but they have won four in a row and are just two games out of first place. First-pitch for Game 1 is scheduled for 6 p.m. (CSS) at Dudy Noble Field.

East Webster begins quest for Class 2A State title

MABEN — It’s comforting to know you can play a bad game and still win, especially in the playoffs.

The East Webster High School softball team has been playing with motivation spawned from a late-April tornado that ripped through its school and community.

MSU stadium expansion could move forward today

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State will take a significant step in expanding Davis Wade Stadium today when the state Board of Trustees, Institutions of Higher Learning considers approval of the proposed $80 million project.

MSU wants to control its course

STARKVILLE — Entering the last week of the regular season, the Mississippi State baseball team has a chance to win a division title or to be left out of the Southeastern Conference tournament.

Starkville’s Brown signs with Meridian C.C.

STARKVILLE — Shareda Brown never saw the offer coming.

After all, the Starkville High School fast-pitch softball player batted just .191 and had a .296 on-base percentage this season.

MSU coach Schmidt expected to have bypass surgery

Mississippi State Director of Track and Field Al Schmidt is expected to have bypass surgery Monday after being hospitalized at Athens Regional Medical Center on Thursday.

Former MSU baseball player files lawsuit against Cohen

STARKVILLE — A lawsuit field Wednesday on behalf of former Mississippi State pitcher Forrest Moore claims MSU baseball coach John Cohen and MSU mishandled an injury and damaged his chances for a career as a professional baseball player.

The 17-page document filed with Oktibbeha County Court obtained by The Dispatch also names MSU Senior Associate A.D./Media Relations, Corporate Development Mike Nemeth in the suit.

Starkville Academy’s Henson signs with East Central

STARKVILLE — “Mr. Clutch” is coming to a college baseball field near you.

Starkville Academy baseball coach Neal Henry gave shortstop Kyle Henson the nickname after coaching him the past two seasons.

Henson’s ability to deliver key hits and plays will be welcomed at East Central Community College next season.

MSU baseball coach John Cohen named in civil suit by former player

STARKVILLE — A lawsuit field Wednesday on behalf of former Mississippi State pitcher Forrest Moore claims MSU coach John Cohen and Mississippi State mishandled an injury and damaged his chances for a pro career.

The 17-page document filed with Oktibbeha County Court obtained by the Commercial Dispatch also names Mississippi State Senior Associate A.D./Media Relations, Corporate Development Mike Nemeth in the suit.

Starkville football edges Columbus in spring game

Columbus High School’s football team had 23 starters back from last year’s team.

Starkville High lost all of its starting skill-position players and three starting offensive linemen.

On paper, the Falcons should have been the more experienced and more polished club Thursday in their home scrimmage against the Yellow Jackets.

MSU track coach Schmidt hospitalized while at SEC meet (UPDATED)

ATHENS, Ga. — Mississippi State Director of Track & Field Al Schmidt was hospitalized Thursday in Athens, Ga., after becoming ill during the Southeastern Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships.