Bulldogs Wash Away The Tide At Home

Friday, October 3

Starkville

6 p.m.

Mississippi State

12-1,2-1SEC

Alabama

8-5,0-3SEC

Alabama

Mississippi St.

Bulldogs Wash Away The Tide At Home

October 03, 2025 | Volleyball

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By: Jhordyn Stallworth, Assistant Director/Communications

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State volleyball earned its second conference win with a 3-1 victory over Alabama.

"What a total team win tonight! Our execution from the service line got better as the match went on," said head coach Julie Darty Dennis. "The team managed risk well and set the tone early on. Cayley did a great job putting people in the right position at the right time. I'm very proud of the team. This was a gritty SEC win over a tough Alabama squad."

After dropping the first set to Alabama, MSU rallied for a three-set run to win the match. Tonight's victory marks Darty Dennis' 99th victory at MSU.

Bernardita Aguilar led the team in kills, earning 14 on 27 attempts for a new career high. She was followed closely by Lindsey Mangelson and Mele Corral-Blagojevich, who earned 13 and 12, respectively.

McKenna Yates led in digs, picking up 15 over the four sets played. Mary Neal was close behind with 11 in the match.

Cayley Hanson picked up her third double-double of the season, earning 10 digs and 48 assists in the four matches played. She also earned 2 service aces and a kill in the game.

Four Bulldogs earned over 13 points this game, led by Aguilar with 16.5. Gha'Naye Whitfield-Moss earned 13.5 points in the match, with 11 kills and two digs.

The Bulldogs move to 12-1 over the season and are now 2-1 in conference play. MSU will play No. 2 Texas on Sunday at home to close the weekend. The match is themed "Christmas at the Griss", and there will be MSU volleyball Santa hats available for the first 100 fans.

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