Bulldogs escape with home win over Long Island
A win is a win, and Mississippi State men’s basketball is taking those however it can this season.
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 105, Alabama State 57
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State women’s basketball posted its most dominant win of the season on Wednesday, taking down Alabama State to the tune of 105-57
Owls fall to Huntingdon to split season series
The W women’s basketball had what was a competitive non-conference contest for three quarters versus Huntingdon College disintegrate in the fourth period of an 88-60 loss at Pohl Gym. The Owls are now 1-10 overall, while the Hawks improved to 3-6.
Purcell, Bulldogs focused on fixing fundamentals with SEC gauntlet looming
Only two weeks remain until the start of SEC basketball, and Mississippi State head coach Sam Purcell is still looking for more from his team.
Tulane’s ‘Bayou Jew,’ Jake Retzlaff, humbled by his CFP spotlight after his difficult BYU departure
Tulane quarterback Jake Retzlaff recalls being “devastated” when it became clear last spring that he would be unable to play his final season of college football at BYU.
New Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding isn’t ‘getting caught up in moments’
From the outside, a lot has changed for Ole Miss since the last time the Rebels took the field for the Egg Bowl. The key, however, is to keep things as familiar as possible this time of year when the stakes have never been higher.
An MSU year-in-review: Top Bulldog performers of 2025
2025 was a memorable year for several Bulldog athletes across multiple sports. The Dispatch begins its year in review for Mississippi State athletics with a look at some of the top performers from the calendar year in MSU sports.
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti becomes the first back-to-back winner of AP coach of the year
Indiana’s Curt Cignetti exceeded expectations again this season and it earned him a second consecutive honor as The Associated Press coach of the year in college football.
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 87, Long Island 83
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State men’s basketball made it two wins in a row against Long Island on Tuesday, but it wasn’t an easy task by
Keeping continuity: Pete Golding isn’t messing with what works
Pete Golding isn’t trying to reinvent the wheel at Ole Miss. He’s well aware of what has elevated the Rebels’ program over the last few years.
Big Ten puts 10 on AP All-America first team, led by 4 from Ohio State and Hoosier star Mendoza
Four players from Ohio State are among 10 first-team picks from the Big Ten on The Associated Press All-America team released Monday, a group headed by repeat selection Caleb Downs of the Buckeyes and AP Player of the Year Fernando Mendoza of Indiana.
Ole Miss holds on, tops Southern Miss in Biloxi
Ole Miss rallied in the second half to defeat Southern Miss 71-67 in Biloxi, Mississippi, at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum on Saturday afternoon.
Bulldogs hope to continue rise after bounceback win at Utah
When the final buzzer sounded at the Delta Center on Saturday, Mississippi State basketball had life again.
Nwaedozi’s 20-20 day, senior leadership show an MSU team coming together
When Mississippi State took a 40-28 lead over Southern Miss into halftime, there wasn’t a sense of discomfort. The Golden Eagles are a talented team with players who can punish complacency, but the tension wasn’t there at Humphrey Coliseum on Sunday afternoon.
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 87, Southern Miss 64
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State women’s basketball improved to 10-1 on the season with an 87-64 win over Southern Miss on Sunday. Head coach Sam Purcell’s
Rapid Recap: Mississippi State 82, Utah 74
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Mississippi State men’s basketball picked up a huge win on the road in Utah on Saturday night, coming from behind
Golding to earn almost $7 million in first season leading Rebels
Ole Miss’ Pete Golding is scheduled to make a base salary of $6.8 million in his first season as head coach, according to a term sheet obtained by the Daily Journal. Golding, who was recently promoted from defensive coordinator following Lane Kiffin’s departure to LSU, will receive a base-salary raise of $100,000 per year for five years, culminating in a base salary of $7.2 million in 2030.
Lebby’s Egg Bowl gamble is paying dividends in recruiting and program positivity
The difference in cheer was noticeable from the crowd at Davis Wade Stadium when Kamario Taylor led the offense onto the field for the first drive of the Egg Bowl. It was a cheer of realization at the history that was happening.
Bulldogs turn from Finals week to in-state matchup with Golden Eagles
Mississippi State women’s basketball is looking to find another gear after a fast start to the 2025-26 campaign.
The W’s women’s basketball team drops contest to Belhaven
Even with seven makes from deep and a game-high 22 points from Mia Bowen, The W’s women’s basketball team couldn’t put it all together against Belhaven at home on Thursday in a 73-59 loss.
