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Mississippi State softball pulled off one of the biggest wins in program history on Friday, stunning No. 2 Oklahoma 11-9 in Norman to take Game 1 of the Super Regional. Trailing 6-2 heading into the sixth, the Bulldogs mounted a comeback capped by a five-run seventh inning and resilient pitching from Delainey Everett. Game 2 is Saturday at noon. On the baseball side, the Diamond Dawgs went 1-1 in Hoover — a dominant 12-2 win over Missouri behind a strong outing from Tomas Valincius before falling to Georgia 5-3. Mississippi State has built a resume that should put them in position to host an NCAA Regional at Dudy Noble Field. The bracket is revealed on Monday. 

Mississippi State baseball opens SEC Tournament play in Hoover on Wednesday morning against Missouri, and Robbie Faulk breaks down what the Diamond Dawgs need to do to win, protect their RPI, and keep the path to hosting an NCAA Regional at Dudy Noble Field wide open. Then the focus shifts to Norman, where the softball team faces Oklahoma in the Super Regionals — the second Super Regional appearance in program history. Alyssa Faircloth, the regional MVP who threw a no-hitter against Oregon, struck out 26 batters, and set a new school record with 261 strikeouts on the season, joins the show to talk about the regional run, her decision to come to Mississippi State, and what this team has ahead of them. Coach Samantha Ricketts has built something special in Starkville and this weekend in Norman is the next chapter.

Mississippi State softball is heading to the Super Regionals for just the second time in program history. Robbie Faulk breaks down an exceptional regional run — 41 wins on the season, 34 combined strikeouts from Alyssa Faircloth and Peja Goold, 21 consecutive scoreless innings, and a Faircloth no-hitter against Oregon. Coach Samantha Ricketts has this program at a level it has never been before, and now Oklahoma stands in the way of a trip to the Women's College World Series. On the baseball side, the Diamond Dawgs head to Hoover with their eyes on hosting an NCAA Regional at Dudy Noble Field. Mississippi State enters the SEC Tournament with momentum to build on and a chance to lock up a home regional in front of the best fans in college baseball.

Mississippi State heads to College Station for one of the most important series of the season. A series win strengthens the case for hosting a regional and keeps the national seed conversation alive. Robbie Faulk breaks down everything you need to know heading into the weekend — what Texas A&M brings offensively with one of the best lineups in the country, why their pitching staff presents a real opportunity for the Bulldogs, and why Thursday night's opener sets the tone for the series. The Bulldogs have a chance to play loose and make a statement in College Station.

Mississippi State turns the page on the Auburn series and sets its sights on a critical road trip to College Station. Robbie Faulk breaks down what went wrong against Auburn and what needs to be fixed heading into Texas A&M. Ryan McPherson is back on the mound and building toward postseason form. Then Jay Powell stops by to add his perspective on the pitching staff and what to expect in College Station. Plus a softball update — the Bulldogs are headed to Eugene, Oregon, for NCAA Regionals behind 38 wins and a pitching staff that has been one of the best in the country this season.

Mississippi State drops the Auburn series but there's plenty to unpack. Robbie Faulk recaps the weekend — including a dominant game one behind Tomas Valincius, who went 6 2/3 innings with 13 strikeouts, before Auburn took the final two games including a 13-2 run-rule loss to close it out. The good news: Ryan McPherson returned to the mound this weekend, and building his pitch count back up heading into the postseason is a priority. Mississippi State still controls its own destiny. Jay Powell will join the show Wednesday to break down the pitching staff and preview College Station. Plus — State 1878 is launching its own bourbon. Fans got a first taste at a recent tasting event. Watch the full video version exclusively by becoming a member at State1878.com. 

Mississippi State faces one of its toughest tests of the season this weekend. Robbie Faulk breaks down what Auburn brings to the table — a battle-tested pitching staff, five consecutive series wins, and a program that plays with confidence on the road. Faulk digs into Auburn's expected rotation and what Mississippi State's offense needs to do to be successful, including staying disciplined, stringing hits together, and avoiding the strikeout-heavy approach that hurt them in Austin. The national seed picture is still very much alive.

Jay Powell joins Robbie Faulk to talk Diamond Dawg Baseball. Members of State1878.com can watch the full video version. Join at State1878.com.

The Diamond Dawgs dropped the series at No. 4 Texas. Robbie Faulk breaks down all three games — from a Game 1 offensive performance that saw 19 strikeouts and left runs on the board, to a gutsy Game 2 highlighted by a Drew Wyers three-run home run in the seventh, to a Game 3 that slipped away after a 5-0 lead and a Bryce Chance grand slam couldn't hold up against a nine-run inning. The good, the bad, and what needs to be cleaned up. Mississippi State still controls its own destiny for a national seed, but the margin for error is thin. Part of State 1878 Podcasts. Members of State1878.com can watch the full video version. Join at State1878.com.

No. 10 Mississippi State heads to Austin to take on No. 4 Texas in one of the biggest series of the regular season. Robbie Faulk breaks down everything you need to know heading into the weekend — pitching matchups, offensive trends, what Mississippi State has to do to win on the road, and what a series win could mean for the Diamond Dawgs' national seed hopes. Members of State1878.com can watch the full video version. Join at State1878.com. Part of State 1878 Podcasts.