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The University of Mississippi Athletics
Thursday, April 30
Oxford, Miss.
6 PM
Ole Miss
30-23, 4-18
0
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Mississippi State
37-15, 9-13
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Ole Miss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Softball Falls in Pitching Duel to No. 16 Mississippi State
4/30/2026 | Softball
OXFORD, Miss. – The Ole Miss softball program dropped a narrow, 1-0, decision to No. 16 Mississippi State on Thursday night at the Ole Miss Softball Stadium.
The Rebels (30-23, 4-18 SEC) were led by a gem from Emilee Boyer in the circle, who went a complete seven innings, allowing one run on six hits and two walks, while striking out seven. However, the Rebels were unable to solve the Bulldogs (37-15, 9-13 SEC) starter Alyssa Faircloth, who tossed a complete game shutout to lead Mississippi State.
Despite five strikeouts through two frames for Boyer, the Bulldogs managed to hit a solo home run in the second inning that kept the team ahead for good.
While a Persy Llamas floater almost fell in during the first inning, the offense struggled to solve Faircloth, who opened with 4.1 hitless innings. However, a Cassie Reasner infield single broke up the no-hit bid. Despite that, Faircloth responded with back-to-back strikeouts to stop the rally.
Boyer kept the Rebels in the game, securing a quick sixth inning. Kennedy Bunker was able to generate a hit-by-pitch in the bottom half of the frame, but once again, the Bulldogs stifled the rally.
Ultimately, Mississippi State was able to secure the win, despite a valiant at-bat from Reasner to end the game.
The Rebels are back in action for game two on Friday, hosting the Bulldogs for a 6 p.m. CT game. The game will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at @olemisssoftball. Also, follow head coach Jamie Trachsel on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
The Rebels (30-23, 4-18 SEC) were led by a gem from Emilee Boyer in the circle, who went a complete seven innings, allowing one run on six hits and two walks, while striking out seven. However, the Rebels were unable to solve the Bulldogs (37-15, 9-13 SEC) starter Alyssa Faircloth, who tossed a complete game shutout to lead Mississippi State.
Despite five strikeouts through two frames for Boyer, the Bulldogs managed to hit a solo home run in the second inning that kept the team ahead for good.
While a Persy Llamas floater almost fell in during the first inning, the offense struggled to solve Faircloth, who opened with 4.1 hitless innings. However, a Cassie Reasner infield single broke up the no-hit bid. Despite that, Faircloth responded with back-to-back strikeouts to stop the rally.
Boyer kept the Rebels in the game, securing a quick sixth inning. Kennedy Bunker was able to generate a hit-by-pitch in the bottom half of the frame, but once again, the Bulldogs stifled the rally.
Ultimately, Mississippi State was able to secure the win, despite a valiant at-bat from Reasner to end the game.
The Rebels are back in action for game two on Friday, hosting the Bulldogs for a 6 p.m. CT game. The game will be streamed via SEC Network Plus.
Get rewarded for attending events by joining Rebel Rewards powered by Coca-Cola, the official fan loyalty program of the Ole Miss Rebels. Download the Ole Miss Sports mobile app, sign up for a Rebel Rewards account, and start earning points immediately that can be redeemed for exclusive prizes and experiences.
For all Ole Miss softball news and information, go to OleMissSports.com and follow the Rebels on Twitter at @OleMissSoftball, on Facebook at Ole Miss Softball and on Instagram at @olemisssoftball. Also, follow head coach Jamie Trachsel on Twitter at @Jamie_Trachsel.
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Alyssa Faircloth (12-5)
L: Boyer, Emilee (9-12)
Batting:
2B: Xiane Romero 1
HR: Kiarra Sells 1
RBI: Kiarra Sells 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Kiarra Sells 1
Base Running:
HBP: Bunker, Kennedy 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
2
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
AB
0
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
AB
3
R
0
H
0
RBI
0
Players Mentioned
RHP/UT
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LHP/UT
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