Mississippi State vs. Oklahoma
The Bulldogs enter the series with a 14-7 overall record but are seeking their first SEC win of the season after being swept by Texas last weekend. Mississippi State will rely on standout players like starting pitcher Pico Kohn, who boasts a 3-0 record with a 3.03 ERA, and right fielder Aaron Downs, who has been a force at the plate with a .333 batting average and seven home runs.
On the other side, the Sooners are riding high with an 18-2 record and a No. 10 national ranking. They recently won a hard-fought series against South Carolina and are looking to continue their strong start to the season. Key players for Oklahoma include starting pitcher Kyson Witherspoon, who has been dominant with a 5-0 record and a 1.91 ERA, and shortstop Jaxon Willits, who has contributed six home runs and 19 RBIs.
The pitching matchups promise to be exciting, with Pico Kohn and Kyson Witherspoon set to duel in Game 1 on Friday. Games 2 and 3 will feature other talented arms, including Cade Crossland and Malachi Witherspoon for Oklahoma
Southern Miss vs. UL-Monroe
Southern Miss enters the series with momentum, having defeated Ole Miss 6-2 earlier this week and winning two out of three games against Old Dominion last weekend. The Golden Eagles boast a strong lineup and pitching staff, making them a formidable opponent. Historically, Southern Miss has dominated the all-time series against UL-Monroe, holding a 53-19 record.
UL-Monroe, on the other hand, is eager to bounce back after a midweek loss to Louisiana Tech and a challenging start to conference play. The Warhawks have key players like senior shortstop Colby Lunsford, who leads the team with a .328 batting average, and redshirt senior first baseman Michelle Artzberger, known for his power hitting. Head coach Michael Federico, a Southern Miss alum, will aim to rally his team for a strong performance against his alma mate
Ole Miss vs. Missouri
Ole Miss, ranked No. 24 nationally, enters the series with a 15-5 overall record and a 1-2 mark in SEC play. The Rebels are coming off a series loss to No. 3 Arkansas, where they won the opener but dropped the next two games. Key players for Ole Miss include left-handed pitcher Hunter Elliott, who boasts a 4-0 record with a 2.22 ERA, and infielder Luke Cheng, whose status is questionable due to injury
Missouri, on the other hand, has an 8-11 overall record and is 0-3 in SEC play after being swept by LSU in their conference opener. The Tigers will rely on players like left-handed pitcher Ian Lohse, who is set to start Game 1 despite a challenging season so far, and shortstop Blake Simpson, who is out due to injury
Other State matchups
Arkansas-Pine Bluff vs. Alcorn State Lorman, MS 6p.m. 2p.m. 1p.m.
Bethune-Cookman vs. Jackson State Jackson, MS 6p.m. 3p.m. 1p.m.
Delta State vs. West Alabama Livingston, AL 6p.m. 1p.m. 1p.m.
Hendrix College vs. Millsaps Jackson, MS 6p.m. Noon (DH)
Mississippi Valley State vs. Alabama A&M Huntsville, AL 6p.m. 1p.m. 1p.m.
Mobile vs. William Carey Hattiesburg, MS 6p.m. 1p.m. (DH)
Piedmont College vs. Belhaven Pearl, MS (Trustmark Park) 6p.m. Noon (DH)
Trivecta Nazarene vs. Mississippi College Clinton, MS 3p.m. Noon (DH)
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