Mississippi State baseball is currently on the NCAA Tournament bubble, ranked No. 11 with a 31-10 record. They are on a five-game winning streak and will host LSU in a three-game series starting April 24.
Key points
Mississippi State baseball is ranked No. 11
They have a record of 31-10 and 10-8 in SEC
Currently on a five-game winning streak
Next series is against LSU starting April 24
They are on the bubble for hosting an NCAA Tournament regional
Mentioned in this story
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Where Mississippi State baseball stands in latest NCAA Tournament bracket projections
The No. 11 Bulldogs (31-10, 10-8 SEC) are on a five-game winning streak after defeating Memphis, 6-2, on April 21. But that came after back-to-back weekends of getting swept at Dudy Noble Field by Georgia and Tennessee.
MSU hosts LSU (24-18, 6-12) for a three-game series starting April 24 (6 p.m., SEC Network+) for Super Bulldog Weekend.
Here's where Mississippi State stands in the latest NCAA Tournament projections entering the LSU series.
MSU Bulldog fan Craig Verhage sauces up chicken wings in the smoker before the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Georgia Bulldogs starting pitcher Dylan Vigue (27) pitching against the MSU Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Q&A
What is Mississippi State baseball's current NCAA Tournament status?
Mississippi State baseball is on the bubble for hosting an NCAA Tournament regional.
How has Mississippi State baseball performed recently?
They are on a five-game winning streak, recently defeating Memphis 6-2.
Who will Mississippi State baseball play next?
They will host LSU for a three-game series starting April 24.
What is Mississippi State baseball's record this season?
Their current record is 31-10, with a 10-8 record in the SEC.
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MSU Bulldogs coach Brian O'Connor shakes hands with Georgia Bulldogs coach Wes Johnson before the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs shortstop Gehrig Frei (34) looks to throw out a runner early in the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs second baseman Ryder Woodson (9) makes a throw to first at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) started on the mound for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Georgia third baseman Tre Phelps (1) looks to throw cross the infield for an out at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs batter Reed Stallman runs to first but is thrown out against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) opened up for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Georgia Bulldogs shortstop Kolby Branch (9) throws out a runner at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldog fan Craig Verhage sauces up chicken wings in the smoker before the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
MSU Bulldog fan Craig Verhage sauces up chicken wings in the smoker before the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
Georgia Bulldogs starting pitcher Dylan Vigue (27) pitching against the MSU Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs coach Brian O'Connor shakes hands with Georgia Bulldogs coach Wes Johnson before the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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MSU Bulldogs shortstop Gehrig Frei (34) looks to throw out a runner early in the game at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
MSU Bulldogs second baseman Ryder Woodson (9) makes a throw to first at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) started on the mound for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
Georgia third baseman Tre Phelps (1) looks to throw cross the infield for an out at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
MSU Bulldogs batter Reed Stallman runs to first but is thrown out against the Georgia Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
MSU Bulldogs pitcher Tomas Valincius (4) opened up for the Bulldogs at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
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Mississippi State baseball vs Georgia, Tomas Valincius, Ace Reese, see our best photos
Georgia Bulldogs shortstop Kolby Branch (9) throws out a runner at Dudy Noble Field in Starkville, MS on Friday April 3rd, 2026.
Mississippi State baseball NCAA Tournament projections
D1Baseball projects Mississippi State as a No. 2 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional with Southern Miss as the host. Purdue is the No. 3 seed with Wright State as the No. 4 seed. The Bulldogs split their two midweek games against Southern Miss this season.
Baseball America has its projection flipped with MSU as the host and Southern Miss as the No. 2 seed. NC State is the No. 3 seed with Fairleigh Dickinson as the No. 4 seed.
The Bulldogs won the 2017 Hattiesburg Regional before losing to LSU in the super regional.
Both projections were made before the April 21 games.
Mississippi State NCAA Tournament resume
Mississippi State has an RPI of No. 18 as of April 22.
The Bulldogs are 6-7 in Quad 1 games, 6-3 in Quad 2 and 19-0 in Quads 3 and 4. They are ranked No. 33 in strength of schedule.
Mississippi State baseball NCAA Tournament history under Brian O'Connor
Brian O'Connor is a first-year coach at Mississippi State, so it hasn't played in the NCAA Tournament with him. MSU won the 2021 national championship under coach Chris Lemonis, but he was fired during the 2025 season.
Mississippi State has made the NCAA Tournament in the last two seasons as No. 2 seeds, losing in the Charlottesville Regional final and the Tallahassee Regional final.
O'Connor was the Virginia coach for 22 seasons, reaching 18 NCAA Tournaments, nine super regionals, seven College World Series and winning the 2015 national championship.
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
