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No. 24 Ole Miss will compete against Mississippi State in a pivotal SEC baseball series this weekend, featuring a doubleheader due to expected weather conditions. Ole Miss left-handed pitcher Hunter Elliott will face Mississippi State’s Pico Kohn in the opening game. Both teams are coming off strong performances, with Mississippi State recently sweeping Kentucky. Ole Miss aims to continue their recent success as they prepare for a challenging matchup against their rivals.
Starkville, Mississippi – No. 24 Ole Miss is set to compete against Mississippi State in a crucial three-game SEC baseball series this weekend, with a doubleheader scheduled for Friday, May 9, due to anticipated inclement weather. The first game of the series begins at 4 p.m. CT, followed by game two approximately 40 minutes after the conclusion of the first match.
Both games will have live coverage, with game one being broadcast on SEC Network+ and game two on SEC Network. The matchup for the opening game features Ole Miss left-handed pitcher Hunter Elliott, who boasts a record of 6-3 with a 3.71 ERA, going against Mississippi State’s Pico Kohn, who has a 5-2 record and a 3.90 ERA.
The broadcast team for game one includes Derek Jones serving as play-by-play announcer and Lance Cormier as the analyst. Simultaneously, the Ole Miss Radio Network will feature David Kellum on play-by-play and analyst Brad Henderson.
Mississippi State’s record stands at 29-19 overall, with a 10-14 record in SEC play. The Bulldogs are entering the weekend on a positive note, having recently swept Kentucky while outscoring them 26-10 over the three games.
Last year’s series between these two teams saw Ole Miss secure a victory in Oxford, which included a variety of nail-biting games: a shutout, a 12-inning match, and a run-rule win. Additionally, the two teams faced off in 2024, where Mississippi State claimed victory in the Governor’s Cup and eliminated Ole Miss in the first round of the SEC Tournament. In a previous 2025 matchup, Ole Miss triumphed over Mississippi State in the Governor’s Cup, achieving a walk-off win in 10 innings.
Ole Miss is currently highlighted by sophomore catcher Austin Fawley, who performed exceptionally well last weekend, hitting two home runs and bringing his season total to 15. This figure marks the highest number of home runs by a catcher in the Mike Bianco Era. Fawley has been a force at the plate recently, achieving nine home runs in the last 14 games and leading the team in OPS at 1.100 and slugging percentage at .696. His performance in SEC play shows a batting average of .315, with nine home runs and 25 RBIs, ranking him as the No. 10 catcher in the nation according to D1Baseball’s Week 12 update.
As the series approaches, both teams remain keenly aware of the stakes involved. Mississippi State aims to extend their winning momentum from their recent sweep, while Ole Miss looks to continue building on their successes and settle scores from previous matchups. With only a small window of time before the games, both teams are focused on preparing for the weekend’s doubleheader.
Fans are encouraged to tune in to witness what promises to be an exciting start to the SEC series, despite the weather uncertainties. The outcome of these games could have significant implications for both teams as they navigate their respective paths through the remainder of the season.
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