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Dear Ol’ State: Purcell’s Team Firmly In March Madness Hunt

Dear ol' State
Published on 2/11/2026
Dear ol' State
Published on 2/11/2026
Despite the ups and downs of this season, Mississippi State women's basketball enters mid-February firmly in the hunt for another NCAA Tournament berth. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss that and more ahead of a big home game against Georgia. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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A pair of Bulldog pitchers join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery on Dear Ol' State. Patrick Spencer Jr. discusses his development while Brendan Sweeney talks about his upcoming Governor's Cup start against Ole Miss and much more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 4/27/2026
Abby Grace Richardson and associate head coach Tyler Bratton reflect on their junior college journeys that led them to Mississippi State ahead of Richardson's final games at Nusz Park
Published on 4/23/2026

Bryce Chance is Maroon to the core. On the latest edition of Dear Ol' State, the longtime Diamond Dawg joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to talk about his incredible journey that's seen him do exactly what he always wanted to do – wear and compete in the beloved M-over-S. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 4/16/2026
Mississippi State Director of Player Development stops by to discuss her role on staff, her playing career taking her overseas and the experience she's gained by working at the pro level in the AUSL the last two years.
Published on 4/16/2026