MSU (16-9) defeated Samford 6-1 at Dudy Noble Field. Catcher Joe Powell had the first clutch hit in the fourth inning, lacing a single with the bases loaded and two outs to give Mississippi State a 3-1 lead. Then in the seventh inning, first baseman Hunter Hines doubled off the wall in right-center field to drive in two runs for a 6-1 lead.

As Mississippi State’s basketball season ends with another first-round NCAA Tournament exit, the Bulldogs are already looking ahead, navigating the high-stakes world of the transfer portal. With roster changes inevitable,