After ‘rough’ 2021-22 season, Mississippi State men’s basketball players expect better

The Bulldogs haven’t forgotten the close losses that plagued them last season, but they have high expectations for their first year under Chris Jans.

SEC Network documentary offers plenty of color, few secrets on Mississippi State’s College World Series title

Tanner Leggett spent plenty of extra hours at Dudy Noble Field. Alone, sometimes in the dark, the Mississippi State infielder did his best to learn

Former Bulldogs preview SEC Network documentary on Mississippi State baseball’s College World Series title

“Banner Year: The Story of Mississippi State’s First National Title” premieres on the SEC Network at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

Ole Miss heads to Omaha: Rebels shut out Southern Miss again to sweep Hattiesburg Super Regional

The Rebels (37-22) pitched their second straight shutout of No. 11 Southern Miss (47-19), taking down the Golden Eagles 5-0 on Sunday.

D.J. Jeffries ‘glad to be back’ at Mississippi State after testing transfer waters

The former Memphis forward considered transferring again after Ben Howland was fired, but a surprising meeting with Chris Jans helped keep Jeffries in Starkville.

Under Chris Jans, Mississippi State men’s basketball players prepare for new style

D.J. Jeffries, Tolu Smith and Cameron Matthews discussed their early experiences in offseason workouts with Jans and his staff.

Samford outfielder Colton Ledbetter transfers to Mississippi State baseball

Ledbetter hit .318 with 16 home runs, 57 RBIs and a .640 slugging percentage in 2022.

Mississippi State’s Sydney Steely makes first trip to outdoor track nationals

Editor’s note: This story on Sydney Steely is Part 4 of a four-part series on Mississippi State track and field athletes competing in NCAA outdoor

Kept busy with track and cross country, Mississippi State’s Sydney Steely makes first trip to NCAA championships

Steely finished second in her heat at East prelims in late May to book a trip to Eugene, Oregon.

Part of ‘Jav U’ tradition at Mississippi State, DJ Jónsson seeks first title at NCAA outdoor championships

Jónsson lost last year’s javelin title on the final throw, which has motivated him to take the top spot in 2022.

Monday Profile: Columbus teacher retires after 25 years mentoring students, colleagues

At-risk students typically gravitate to Deborah Pounders.
The newly retired Columbus Municipal School District science teacher isn’t quite sure why.

Mississippi State long jumper Cameron Crump excited for another shot at NCAA outdoor championships

Crump finished 13th in the 2021 event but can atone for it at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.

High standards helped Mississippi State runner Navasky Anderson clinch spot at NCAA outdoor championships

Anderson will compete in the semifinals of the 800 meters on Wednesday in Eugene, Oregon.

New to the gym? Here’s some ways to get started

Cynthia Mutch has seen it before.

The membership and marketing director for the Frank P. Phillips YMCA in Columbus has seen new members struggle to fit in. Instead of joining an exercise class or orienting themselves with the gym’s weight machines, they’ll walk on the treadmill alone.

Former Mississippi State infielder Josh Hatcher returns to Magnolia State in midst of career year

Hatcher leads Kennesaw State into the Hattiesburg Regional, beginning Friday.

Albany transfer guard Jamel Horton commits to Mississippi State men’s basketball

Horton becomes the third guard — following Oregon State’s Dashawn Davis and SEMO’s Eric Reed, Jr. — to join the Bulldogs this offseason.

Five numbers that explain why Mississippi State baseball missed the NCAA tournament

Pitching struggles and an inability to win close games, particularly against top opponents, kept the Bulldogs out of this weekend’s NCAA regionals.

Mississippi State baseball adds Memphis transfer pitcher Landon Gartman

Gartman was the Tigers’ top starter and pitched well against MSU in March.

From 14 fans to 2,200: How Mississippi State softball packed Nusz Park in breakout season

The Bulldogs hope an attendance spike driven by the program’s first-ever Super Regional can be sustained in years to come.

With a ‘totally different’ team, how will Mississippi State softball fare in 2023?

The Bulldogs lose a four-player senior class including Mia Davidson and Annie Willis, but the current crop of juniors is the strength of MSU’s roster.