Transfer Bench narrows choices to MSU, USF

STARKVILLE — It is down to two.

Former Penn State University quarterback Steven Bench said he has narrowed his transfer options to the University of South Florida and Mississippi State University.

Slauter’s hit helps MSU beat Missouri in 17 innings

HOOVER, Ala. — Redemption defined the Mississippi State University baseball team’s opening-round game in the Southeastern Conference tournament.

MSU beats South Carolina to make case for NCAA Regional in Starkville

STARKVILLE — Let John Cohen’s public service announcement for why the Mississippi State University baseball should play host to a NCAA Regional begin.

Bulldogs, Tigers begin new rivalry at SEC tournament

STARKVILLE — For the first time in the history of the event, two schools will meet in the Southeastern Conference tournament knowing what its like to win such an event the previous season.

Mayers helps Ole Miss beat Kentucky in SEC tournament opener

HOOVER, Ala. — University of Mississippi baseball coach Mike Bianco said what a majority of people at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium were thinking.

Ole Miss, Alabama ready for tournament openers

Knowing he is in a win-or-go home scenario, University of Mississippi coach Mike Bianco is throwing one of his weekend starters on short rest.

MSU’s Renfroe wins Ferriss award

STARKVILLE — In time the 2013 C Spire Ferriss Trophy presentation may be remembered as the first of many honors for Hunter Renfroe.

MSU women’s golf team eager for first NCAAs

STARKVILLE — Ginger Brown-Lemm couldn’t be more excited about her first trip to the NCAA Championships as a head coach.

Not only is Brown-Lemm making history as the first coach to take the Mississippi State University women’s golf team to the event, she also is the first coach of a team from the state of Mississippi to make it that far.

Dual threats Norris, Bradford lead MSU baseball

STARKVILLE — When John Cohen took the job as baseball coach at Mississippi State University on June 7, 2008, he made it clear he was going to turn the program around with dual-threat players.

MSU ready for big series vs. South Carolina

STARKVILLE — In big moments, individuals and teams can ignore the pressure or embrace the feeling.

The Mississippi State University baseball team is doing nothing but the latter.

MSU rallies to beat South Carolina

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State University has embraced the art of the comeback.

No. 24 MSU earned its fourth victory after trailing through six innings with a dramatic 5-4 win against No. 14 University of South Carolina at Dudy Noble Field.

Becker wants to make most of MSU’s trip to regional

STARKVILLE — Last season, Stephanie Becker made her first trip to a NCAA Regional as a cheerleader in a player’s uniform.

Nilsson confident MSU can move forward

Right after the Mississippi State University men’s tennis players arrived in Champaign, Ill., coach Per Nilsson told them to get comfortable because he intended to make an extended stay.

Former Penn State quarterback plans visit to MSU

STARKVILLE — Steven Bench is officially a college football free agent and currently touring his future destinations.

Renfroe chosen as finalist for Ferriss Award

STARKVILLE — This is the month Mississippi State University junior outfielder Hunter Renfroe will begin to accumulate individual honors.

Rally helps MSU salvage finale vs. Ole Miss

OXFORD — Twelve outs away from being swept by its archrival, a pre-game image appeared in the minds of the Mississippi State University baseball players.

Ole Miss takes first two games from MSU

OXFORD — University of Mississippi baseball coach Mike Bianco had a dilemma immediately after Friday night’s rainout.

His normal game two starting pitcher and his offense felt a lot better Saturday about his decision following a doubleheader sweep of No. 21 Mississippi State University.

Former QB Lee returns home to work for FCA at MSU

STARKVILLE — Tyson Lee was sitting in a meeting room at the NFL’s St. Louis Rams evaluating a draft prospect when he couldn’t prevent an ugly feeling from entering his mind.

Contrasting styles on mound for MSU-Ole Miss opener

STARKVILLE — Unlike Mississippi State University football coach Dan Mullen, MSU baseball coach John Cohen doesn’t believe he is judged on his record against the University of Mississippi.

But Cohen knows it doesn’t hurt to win the games, either.

MSU men’s tennis hopes to capitalize on seeding

STARKVILLE — Two members of the Mississippi State University men’s tennis team remember what the end felt like last year.

Malte Stropp and Zach White weren’t healthy entering their 2012 NCAA Regional second-round match against Baylor University. They felt even sicker after losing their matches in what turned out to be a season-ending team loss.