Softball Reaches Highest Ranking In Program History
April 09, 2024 | Softball
STARKVILLE – Mississippi State's softball team has reached its highest ranking in program history this week as the Bulldogs head into the final month of the regular season.
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The Bulldogs (28-10, 8-7 SEC) checked in at No. 11 in the Softball America poll, which is their highest ranking ever in any of the four polls. Previously, State had climbed as high as No. 13 in Softball America's list prior to hosting the Starkville Super Regional in 2022. That same week, the Bulldogs were No. 15 in the D1Softball poll, a mark they've now matched with their one-spot improvement this week.
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The NFCA Coaches' poll is the official poll of record for Mississippi State, and the Bulldogs remain No. 16 in that regard where they have been for three consecutive weeks. That is one spot shy of the best mark in school history as the Bulldogs checked in at No. 15 in Week 3 of the 2008 season. Since that campaign, State had not climbed higher than No. 19 prior to this year. State is No. 17 in the USA Softball poll.
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MSU has claimed 10 wins over NFCA-ranked teams this year, which is tied for the school record set in 2022 and 2004. However, both prior seasons included postseason victories among that total, making this season's total the most ever in a regular season. Additionally, the Bulldogs have won all three of their road series in conference play so far this season, which is the first time that State has won three series on the road since the shift to a 24-game schedule in 2013.
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Another ranked matchup awaits this weekend as State is set to host No. 4/4 Tennessee for three games in Nusz Park on April 12-14. Every home SEC series this year is against a team that is currently ranked inside the top 10 in at least one poll. Tickets are still available for $8 in advance online or $10 at the door. Fans can purchase tickets to this week's series by visiting HailState.com/Tickets.
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The Bulldogs (28-10, 8-7 SEC) checked in at No. 11 in the Softball America poll, which is their highest ranking ever in any of the four polls. Previously, State had climbed as high as No. 13 in Softball America's list prior to hosting the Starkville Super Regional in 2022. That same week, the Bulldogs were No. 15 in the D1Softball poll, a mark they've now matched with their one-spot improvement this week.
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The NFCA Coaches' poll is the official poll of record for Mississippi State, and the Bulldogs remain No. 16 in that regard where they have been for three consecutive weeks. That is one spot shy of the best mark in school history as the Bulldogs checked in at No. 15 in Week 3 of the 2008 season. Since that campaign, State had not climbed higher than No. 19 prior to this year. State is No. 17 in the USA Softball poll.
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MSU has claimed 10 wins over NFCA-ranked teams this year, which is tied for the school record set in 2022 and 2004. However, both prior seasons included postseason victories among that total, making this season's total the most ever in a regular season. Additionally, the Bulldogs have won all three of their road series in conference play so far this season, which is the first time that State has won three series on the road since the shift to a 24-game schedule in 2013.
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Another ranked matchup awaits this weekend as State is set to host No. 4/4 Tennessee for three games in Nusz Park on April 12-14. Every home SEC series this year is against a team that is currently ranked inside the top 10 in at least one poll. Tickets are still available for $8 in advance online or $10 at the door. Fans can purchase tickets to this week's series by visiting HailState.com/Tickets.
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