Friday, October 17
Columbia, S.C.
6 p.m.
Mississippi State
14-3,4-3SEC
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South Carolina
7-10,1-6SEC
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Mississippi St.
25
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South Carolina
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Bulldogs Shut Down South Carolina In Straight Sets
October 17, 2025 | Volleyball
COLUMBIA, S.C. – Mississippi State volleyball took home the win over South Carolina in straight sets this evening.
State moves to 14-3 over the season and 4-3 in conference play. The team is on its best conference-opening streak since 2022 and extends its win streak over South Carolina to two.
The Bulldogs dominated throughout the match, with three players earning over 10 kills and points in the match.
Lindsey Mangelson led in kills, picking up 15 on 38 attempts for a .342 hitting percentage. Bernardita Aguilar and Noella Obi tied for 10 in the match, with Obi earning a blistering .467 hitting percentage on 15 attempts.
Aguilar also picked up the sole double-double for the Bulldogs with her kill totals, while also earning 11 digs, tying for her career best.
The Bulldogs were led in digs by McKenna Yates, earning 21 over three sets played, just shy of a season's best.
Gha'Naye Whitfield-Moss earned three solo blocks in the match for a new season's best.
Mary Neal picked up two service aces in this match, tying for a season's best and bringing her season total to five.
State earned a .305 hitting percentage in the match, the highest since September against Mercer, where they earned a .320.
The Bulldogs will return to action against Georgia on Sunday, October 19, in Athens. The match will be available to stream on SEC Network+.
Visit www.HailState.com  for the latest news and information on volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateVB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.Â
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State moves to 14-3 over the season and 4-3 in conference play. The team is on its best conference-opening streak since 2022 and extends its win streak over South Carolina to two.
The Bulldogs dominated throughout the match, with three players earning over 10 kills and points in the match.
Lindsey Mangelson led in kills, picking up 15 on 38 attempts for a .342 hitting percentage. Bernardita Aguilar and Noella Obi tied for 10 in the match, with Obi earning a blistering .467 hitting percentage on 15 attempts.
Aguilar also picked up the sole double-double for the Bulldogs with her kill totals, while also earning 11 digs, tying for her career best.
The Bulldogs were led in digs by McKenna Yates, earning 21 over three sets played, just shy of a season's best.
Gha'Naye Whitfield-Moss earned three solo blocks in the match for a new season's best.
Mary Neal picked up two service aces in this match, tying for a season's best and bringing her season total to five.
State earned a .305 hitting percentage in the match, the highest since September against Mercer, where they earned a .320.
The Bulldogs will return to action against Georgia on Sunday, October 19, in Athens. The match will be available to stream on SEC Network+.
Visit www.HailState.com  for the latest news and information on volleyball. Fans can also follow the program on social media by searching 'HailStateVB' on X, Facebook and Instagram.Â
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Team Stats
MS
SC
Kills
43
32
Errors
11
22
Attempts
105
115
Hitting %
.305
.087
Points
55.0
39.0
Assists
40
29
Aces
2
4
Blocks
10
3
Game Leaders
Kills
15
Aces
0
Blocks
3
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
4
Kills
10
Aces
0
Blocks
2
Kills
3
Aces
0
Blocks
6
Players Mentioned
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