A Surprising Upset in the SEC
On May 19, Missouri pulled off a 10‑8 victory over Ole Miss, a result that sent the Tigers into the second round of the SEC Tournament and left the Rebels watching from the sidelines. The win was especially notable because it came just a day before the Bulldogs were set to face Missouri in their own matchup.
The upcoming contest is scheduled for May 20 at 9:30 a.m. Central Time and will be televised on the SEC Network. Fans can also stream the game through Fubo, which holds the digital rights for the broadcast.
Bulldogs Ready Under New Leadership
Mississippi State arrives with a strong 39‑16 record, guided by first‑year head coach Brian O'Connor. The team has not met Missouri this season, but they did sweep the Tigers in the previous year's series, outscoring them by a combined 50 runs.
O'Connor's experience as a coach adds a layer of strategy to the Bulldogs' approach, as they look to translate their regular‑season dominance into the tournament setting. The program's home campus is in Starkville, Mississippi, while the University of Missouri's main campus sits in Columbia.
What’s at Stake
Should Mississippi State win, they will advance to face No. 1 seed Georgia on May 21 at 3 p.m. The Bulldogs will be looking to extend their season, while Georgia, boasting a 43‑12 record, aims to continue its march toward the championship. Streaming of the Georgia game will also be available via Fubo.