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Local Band Tesheva releases first EP, performs Saturday Tesheva is a local Starkville band that consists of former and current Mississippi State University students Mike McCoy, Vaughan Brenner, Matt Dunaway and Caleb Hutson who play their funky rock and blues infused music whenever they get the opportunity. “We’ve played shows for a case of beer sometimes.
by Sarah Dutton Staff Writer
Tesheva, one of Starkville’s local funk and blues bands, have just released their first EP and will play at Dave’s Darkhorse Tavent this Saturday.
We’ve done that in the past two months,” Hutson said as the rest of the band members quickly agreed with a chuckle. Each member agrees that although the music industry is heavily saturated, they continue to play their music just for the sake of performing with one another and for others, regardless of the outcome.
The Tesheva EP was recently produced after thoughtful writing and a quick yet intensive recording process. Each member contemplated and conveyed their personal perspective toward the EP leading up to the recording, whether it was over cigarettes, beer, or South Park episodes. They arranged to meet
with Keatzi Gunmoney, owner of Wormwood Manor in Starkville, to initially record their contributing track for the collaborative Del Rendon tribute album he is working on in remembrance of a late, influential Starkville musician. However, Hutson and Gunmoney arranged a track listing prior to their
recording date in order to also record their EP on the day of, even though they had a show later that evening. Tesheva managed to contribute to the tribute album, track eight songs toward their EP and still perform at their pajamathemed show that night at Dave’s in less than 24 hours. RELEASE, 2
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(From left to right) Guitarist Mike McCoy, bassest Matt Dunaway, frontman Caleb Hutson, and drummer Vaughan Brenner have been playing together under the name ʻTeshevaʼ and have just released their first EP recorded by local producer Keatzi Gunmoney.
Two former MSU students plead guilty to attempting to join ISIS Greenville for their attempt to join the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL). As reported by The Clarion Ledger, ISIS is an Islamist militant group that has seized land stretching from northern Syria to central Iraq. They also have recruiting campaigns via social media and other virtual means that has extended its reach
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Former Mississippi State University students Muhammad Oda Dakhlalla and Jaelyn Young recently plead guilty before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Mississippi in
throughout the world. Dakhlalla plead guilty on March 11 before Chief U.S. District Judge Sharion Aycock of the Northern District of Mississippi for conspiring with Young, who plead guilty on March 29, for attempting to provide material to support ISIL. Young, 20, of Vicksburg, Mississippi and Dakhlalla,
23, of Starkville, Mississippi were arrested on August 8 at the Golden Triangle Regional Airport (GTRA) near Columbus, Mississippi. Both were students at MSU in the past year with Young having been a sophomore chemistry major and Dakhlalla having graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in May 2015. ISIS, 2
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U: S M f o International Veterinary Pathology graduate student Lena Lee People by Nicole Lee Staff Writer
On a bright March day, Lena Lee ascends the stairs of the microbiology lab, puts on her lab coat and goes to work. It’s here that Lee’s passion of testing hypotheses and solving problems becomes a reality. Away from the bustling Mississippi State University campus, Lee sits on a lab stool and checks on her latest experiment. The hum of the lab equipment provides the only audible noise as Lena peers over a microscope. As a doctorate student in veterinary pathology, Lee’s fi rst encounter with Mississippi State was in her home country of Taiwan. Lena Lee studied under Chung-hsi Chou, MSU alum and microbiology professor, at National Taiwan University. He
encouraged her to follow in his footsteps as an i nt e r n at i on a l student at MSU. Her passion for m ic r obiolo g y grew as MSU provided her with a place to become an i ndependent researcher. However, overcoming the uncertainty of a new country and language became a d i f f ic u lt obstacle. With the help of her lab partner and the President of the Taiwanese S t u d e n t Associat ion, Cherry Ho, Lee began to adjust to life Nicole Lee | The Reflector at Mississippi State. International student Lena Lee (pictured,) who is originally from Taiwan, spends much of her time in MSUʼs microbiology lab working toward her doctorate.
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Chadwick being drained for new sea wall by Emmalyne Kwasny Staff Writer
Mississippi State University’s Chadwick Lake is currently being drained to stabilize the lake’s northwestern bank that has exhibited erosion over time. A section of the track that surround the lake has been closed since March 1 and will continue to be until the project is completed. The exercise track around Chadwick Lake will continue to be open with a small portion of it closed along the construction site. People using the track will be forced to turn around or go around the work site at that point.
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The band hopes with while staying afloat within they experience both their new content being the business. the artistic and business released, they can move “The hardest part is pressures to fuel their forward by attracting an trying to conceptualize Tesheva flame. agent and spreading their our art not just as the art, “But, from that tension, music even comes moments further. Tesheva when we all had help from come together,” “ The hardest part is Gunmoney Hutson said as during the he glanced at trying to conceptualize record ing each of the band process, but our art not just as the art, members. has received The band help from a n t i c i p a tes but as a business too.” various people keeping the throughout their flame alive for funky Tesheva Tesheva and trip. Their spreading the newly designed ‘ Te s h e v a f e v a ’ -Mike McCoy, Tesheva website was through their crafted by Chase EP release guitarist and vocals Shaw, member and upcoming of Deacon shows. They Blues, while play twice on the numerous April 16 at the posters they’ve Cotton District utilized for their Arts Festival shows within and at Dave’s the past year were created but as a business too,” Tavern with Deacon Blues by Becca Rumbarger, McCoy said as he took a for Keatzi Gunmoney’s recent MSU archaeology swig of Champagne while tribute album to Del major. guests danced to their EP Rendon. In celebration of It’s safe to say every in the other room. Earth Day, they will also band experiences their The pressure may be playing at Rick’s Café own hurdles while feel overwhelming at on April 22. For additional seeking success. Tesheva times, but Caleb Hutson information on their has experienced the mentioned they utilize upcoming events, other pressure of remaining the tension that is created social media accounts and distinguishable and within both the band and contact information, visit retaining creative control their friendship when Teshevaband.com.
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Lee’s determination soon became a trademark as she spent many long days in the lab pouring over her latest experiment. Sometimes canceling personal plans to tend to her research, Lee’s distinct commitment established a higher standard for other researchers. “She has the best work
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When you’re a leader, people watch to see what you’ll do next. Nobody knows that better than Mississippi State University. For years we’ve been leaders in the world of aerospace engineering. MSU now serves as the national lead university for the Federal Aviation Administration’s Center of Excellence of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, putting us on the cutting edge of this new era of research, development and integration into the nation’s airspace. We’re driven to lead the way. Keep watching as we soar to new heights. M S S TAT E . E D U
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According to the U.S. District Court of the Northern District of Mississippi’s criminal complaint, Young and Dakhlalla were charged with violating “18 U.S.C.; 2339B,” which states that one “Knowingly provides material support or resources to a foreign terrorist organization, or attempts or conspires to do so…” The couple were unaware they were in contact with undercover FBI agents on social media. The court order read: “On or about May 13, 2015, FBI Employee 1 had online contact with an individual who expressed a desire to travel to Syria in support of ISIL and made several supportive statements of ISIL.” The investigation also detailed social media conversations between FBI Employee 1 and Young, confirming all of the social media platforms were registered to Young. According to Reuters.com, in exchange for Young’s guilty plea to a single count of conspiring to provide material support to a designated terrorist organization, U.S. prosecutors agreed to not press any other charges. Both may face up to 20 years in prison.
Sunday, March 27, 2016 10:52 p.m. A visitor’s X-Box was stolen from his vehicle while parked in Oak Hall parking lot. Monday, March 28, 2016 8:35 a.m. A student reported her wallet stolen from the Wise Center. 12:35 a.m. A student reported her prescription medication stolen from her vehicle while parked at Allen Hall. 4:35 p.m. A student reported his basketball stolen from the Sanderson Center. Tuesday, March 29, 2016 9:40 a.m. Students reported they had properties stolen from Patterson Engineering building. 1:13 p.m. A student reported her vehicle was keyed at Sessums Hall. 8:01 p.m. A student was issued a referral for causing a disturbance with his girlfriend at the Wise Center. 8:18 p.m. A student was issued a referral for fighting outside Sessums Hall. Wednesday, March 30, 2016 10:36 a.m. A student was transported McCool Hall to OCH by ambulance for medical assistance. 3:59 p.m. An employee reported the shutters stolen from the Visual Art building.
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ethic I’ve ever seen. She really sets an example,” Ho said. Her current work involves the development of Listerial biofilm, a bacteria that can form communities on various surfaces. Through her understanding of Listeria monocytogenes Lena hopes to prevent the
biofilm formation that can cause cross-contamination or infection. Lee’s adviser and Associate Professor in the Department of Basic Sciences, Chinglang Wang, noticed her commitment early on. “Her work ethic and enthusiasm about research is unquestionable,” Wang said.
CHADWICK George Davis, executive has occurred over many director of campus services years. said the project will cost “The erosion of the approximately $175,000. lake has happened from “Chadwick Lake is being wind blowing and wave drained to install 600 feet action over multiple years,” of sea wall to prevent the Forrester said. erosion of the existing The water is being bank,” Davis said. Davis said the funds for the project are being “Chadwick Lake is pulled from the Repair being drained to install and Renovation fund. Davis also said while 600 feet of sea wall...” the entire shore of Chadwick Lake is prone - George Davis, to erosion, however the sea wall is only being director of campus built were the erosion threatens the paved services walkway. “The interaction of the water and the soils maintained at its current over time could cause level until the wall is the university to have to completely constructed. install future sea walls but It was drained extremely we do not see any in the slowly by the use of immediate future,” David an existing gate valve, said. according to Davis. The Jacob Forrester, sea wall construction will construction administrator, prevent future erosion from said the erosion of the lake happening at a northwestern
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bank that has been facing gradual abrasion. Chadwick Lake is located next to the Joe Frank Sanderson Center. The lake has been a part of MSU since the early 1960s and perhaps longer, according to an aerial photo from that time period. The main purpose of the lake is to provide relaxation for students and others in the beauty of nature said Sid Salter, chief communications officer and director of the office of public affairs. “It is a beautiful, natural setting in place for people who do not want to do their walking on a treadmill in the Sanderson to get out and walk in the open air with beautiful scenery and with interesting track around the lake,” Salter said. The walking and jogging track around the lake opened in the fall of 2013. It was opened with support from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation and was part of the “MSU on the Move” project and it is one mile long. Chadwick Lake provides an outlet for students to exercise, fish with a license, or just enjoy relaxing outdoors. The project will continue through the summer and will be completed by the end of the July weather permiting. In the section where the wall is being built, erosion of the bank should be completely stopped.
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Local relationships work better than long distance and forth on weekends (if your significant other lives within the tri-state area) or B) extremely sexually frustrated (if they do not). Full disclosure: I cite these maladies based on observation, rather than LDR experience. Nonetheless, I know I can’t date anyone further than fifteen minutes away, because I’ve experienced all these things while dating a dude who just lives across town. Overall, it makes sense that long-distance relationships are prevalent on college campuses—a lot of people try to hang on to high-school relationships, and it is difficult breakingup with a college significant other just because one of you is graduating. However, it is equally difficult (if not more so), to manage a
by Sam Gibson Staff Writer
According to the 2013 Journal of Communication, 75 percent of college students have, at some point, been involved in a long-distance romantic relationship, or “LDR.” The acronym most likely came about because the phrase “long distance relationship” is a lot of scary-sounding syllables, and people in LDRs generally reference their LDRs a lot. As annoying as it may be, why wouldn’t they? As the saying goes, “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” However, it also makes the heart grow lonelier, the mind grow doubtful and the body grow either A) tired of driving six hours back
long-distance relationship in the face of school and work (not to mention in the faces of all the local, 100 percent organic, free-range hotties you encounter every day in real life). I advocate dating local on the same basis as eating/
know in a long-distance relationship is really just practicing polyamory with their cellphone, laptop and car (even more than the average human). A friend of mine—who recently transferred schools to be closer to her long distance
“When you’re ready, start dating local– your heart, overheated cell-phone and new next-door boo will all thank you.”
shopping/working local— it makes you healthier and happier and stimulates the local economy when you have someone to always take to Bop’s. Despite the emotional fervor LDRs often inspire, everyone I
boyfriend—would always skip out on events in order to Skype him. The two would spend hours talking about missing each other and forfeited having lives as individuals just to share a life through a screen.
According to Psychology Today, “A long-distance relationship leaves a gap between people.” While this is inevitably true, trying to fill this gap by constantly texting or video chatting a significant other can create another disconnect between a person and their local social support system. LDRs can also be heavily burdened by commute. If an LDR couple lives within weekend-driving distance, these visits can also take tolls on the health of a couple. In a Slate article entitled “Your Commute is Killing You,” Annie Lowry writes “Long commutes cause obesity, neck pain, loneliness, stress and insomnia.” These conditions in addition to pre-existing pains of the heart makes it hard to enjoy face-to-face time with a significant other, even if
those times are few and far between. Although I think longdistance relationships are emotionally bogus and exhausting, and that it is generally unwise to enter one, I don’t think all long-distance couples should break up. Just the ones without a timeline for closing the distance. If someone loves you enough to text you all day and Skype you every night, maybe the relationship is worth moving for—but you can’t have relationship permanence without some permanence of place. If they won’t move for you, dump ‘em; if you won’t move for them, dump ‘em too. When you’re ready, start dating local—your heart, overheated cellphone and new next-door boo will all thank you.
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Action needed against terrorism in America Many countries have been devastated by these attacks and the war it brought upon them. Many victims become refugees as they attempt to flee their countries, cross borders and find a new way of life. There are approximately 19.5 million refugees worldwide and 51 percent of those refugees are teenagers or children, which is now the highest rate of child refugees within the last decade. These 19.5 million people are losing every ounce of hope because other countries are turning their backs on them by not letting them enter. They have no possessions, the living
by Sarah Brister Contributing Writer
Unfortunately, terrorism and terrorist attacks are becoming a global norm. Throughout 2015 and 2016, the world has experienced school shootings, suicide bombings, religious warfare, unreasonable violence and terrorist attacks more than ever before. The most recent attack was the bombing of a park in Pakistan because Pakistani Christians were celebrating Easter. This led to the death of at least 69 people and injured more than 341; most of whom were women and children.
situations are disgusting and unfortunately some, mostly women and children, won’t make it far because they will be kidnapped and sold into sex slavery. But why is the devastation of this global terror not phasing anyone in power? After the attack on Brussels in Belgium, multiple countries, including America, decided to start bombing ISIS; the most deadly, radical and horrifying terrorist group to date. While I agree that this is appropriate and ISIS needs to be eradicated, I still question if it’s actually enough. Many politicians have
spoken on this topic, but do their words actually mean anything? For instance, Obama claims that we don’t need to worry about this terror group or be “Islamaphobic” toward them while Donald Trump says we need to blow them to smithereens. I can see both sides. In Obama’s defense, I wholeheartedly agree that not every man, woman or child from the Middle East is out to get America, but I also agree with Trump on the fact that these types of groups need to be eliminated. While both sides have their opinions and views, will we actually do anything about these types
of groups or terror attacks? It seems the only thing we have done so far is make it tougher to get guns and while that is a necessity for society’s safety, we are also forgetting the fact that terrorists and terror groups don’t go to the pawn shop, show someone their ID and legally buy guns and bombs. I understand that being in a war is a political matter and a lot goes into the decision making process on whether we should involve ourselves or not. But what about the safety of our nation? What about the safety of the 19.5 million refugees who are living in an almost unspeakable
state of evil? We can throw a few bombs down and put Donald Trump on the TV to make threats, but is it actually enough? Or are we going to remain a nation that doesn’t want to offend groups that murder, mutilate, rape and destroy people in America and on the other side of the world? The question isn’t should we or should we not try to stop these types of people, the question is: How can we stop these people? How can we rebuild our world and create a better sense of peace for its people? We must stop being afraid of offending a certain group or type of people that only cause terror in our world.
On this day in history: April Fools’ Day spread throughout Britain during the 18th century. In Scotland, the tradition became a two-day event, starting with “hunting the gowk,” in which people were sent on phony errands (gowk is a word for cuckoo bird, a symbol for fool) and followed by Tailie Day, which involved pranks played on people’s derrieres, such as pinning fake tails or “kick me” signs on them. www.history.com A brief
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In the opening paragraph of the Syllabus for the Supreme Court of the United State’s decision on this landmark case, the court held:
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The Fourteenth Amendment requires a State to license a marriage between two people of the same sex and to recognize a marriage between two people of the same sex when their marriage was lawfully licensed and performed out-of-State. -SCOTUS The court held that the 14th amendment of the US Constitution supported equality in marriage and due process for same-sex couples
The SCOTUS is allowed to effectively make or invalidate laws by examining the constitutionality of existing law and practices. Once a decision is made by SCOTUS, it is federal law. It can only be overturned by another case coming to them that addresses the same issue and the court deciding differently or the United States Congress enacting constitutional amendments which make the previous decision moot.
HB 1523
Passed MS Senate Wednesday Mississippi Legislature and several other state legislatures are ignoring this fact and attempting to pass through bills which would limit the rights and liberties of LGBTQ individuals, single mothers, and others, despite the fact that SCOTUS has held that these individuals have the same right to due process and liberties as every other citizen. One of these bills is Mississippi House Bill 1523.
HB 1523 threatens to have government-condoned discrimination so long as the offending party sincerely believes religiously or otherwise,
A state cannot simply write a law to go against a SCOTUS decision and have it be valid. Their only option is to file suit and hope the court reconsiders.
just as it does for everyone else.
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Freaky Friday News According to one April Foolsʼ Day legend, the holiday began in 1582 when Pope Gregory XIII moved the start of the new year from the end of March to the beginning of January. The change was made public, but not everyone was aware of it. People who did not get the message continued to celebrate New Yearʼs Day on April 1 and were laughed at and seen as fools Thus, they were called April Fools. Courtesy of www.ibtimes.com
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929 hosts local artists and musicians at ‘Mississippi Made’ by Sam Gibson Staff Writer
This Saturday at 5 p.m., 929 Coffee Bar is hosting “Mississippi Made”—an event that showcases local artists and musicians. The event features artists from the Golden Triangle community who will set up tables around the coffee shop to sell their wares and display art produced in the Starkville area. 929’s last Mississippi Made, which took place in the fall, drew a large crowd with Happy Hour deals, live music and a diverse group of local artists. Jacob Nelson, a 929 barista and Mississippi State University senior, said he always enjoys the artists’ showcases. “I’ve never worked here during Mississippi Made,
because I always take off so I can go to it,” Nelson said. “It’s that fun.” Paisley Hamilton, a local jewelry and clothing designer, is also excited for Mississippi Made and the energy it helps generate within the artistic community. “We are truly blessed to have a local business that believes in the power of the handmade,” Hamilton said. “I feel that this local support is imperative for our art community to thrive and flourish.” This Saturday is Hamilton’s fifth Mississippi Made and the peace warrior/ earth child is eager to showcase her recent designs. “I will be bringing love, positive light and handmade wares,” Hamilton said. “I have been focusing on dyed and printed textiles and apparel for the spring season. I have a new skirt design and
some Earth-inspired pieces that I am really excited to share.” Joe MacGown, a surrealist artist and entomological scientific illustrator, is looking forward to partaking in the event with his son. “My son is an art major at MSU and wants to start exhibiting locally, so we’re doing this together,” MacGown said. The two will sell postcards and prints of their work. The Facebook-declared “trippy art dude,” whose work has been featured in galleries from Starkville to France, appreciates Mississippi Made because it brings awareness to Starkville’s art scene. “I like Mississippi Made because it gives artists a chance to show the community what they’ve been working on,” MacGown said. “It’s good to have local businesses and local artists supporting each other.”
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929 Coffee Bar will hold ʻMississippi Madeʼ at 5 p.m. this Saturday. The event hosts work by local artists and musicians.
The Big Event offers students chance to give back to Starkville student organizations to work towards the greater good of the Starkville community.” Staff Writer Although the actual event starts tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m., volunteer checkThe Student Association in begins today at 5:30 p.m. and Maroon Check-in Volunteer Center will take will team up to “ The Big Event is exciting because it place at gather as many Barnes volunteers as pos- gives us, as students, the opportunity & Noble sible to leave their Bookstore mark on the local to give back to Starkville...” and will community. begin Renasant Bank - Roxanne Raven, Student with guest presents the annu- Association president speakers al Mississippi State MSU Vice University Big President Event tomorrow at Regina 10:30 a.m. Hyatt and The Big Event is a one- Campos, leader of the Zeta Student Association president day service opportunity for Tau Alpha sorority team, said Roxanne Raven. students and members of the she is excited to be part of this Following the two speakStarkville community to give day. ers, volunteers will receive back. For this year’s Big Event, “I can’t wait to work with 14 their assignment instructhe goal is to have at least 1,000 of my sisters,” Campos said. tions, free volunteer t-shirt volunteers consisting of stu- “It’s also a great way to work and a ticket for a free lunch on dents, faculty and staff. If the hand-in-hand with other Saturday. by Devin Edgar
goal is met, this year will be the largest one-day service project MSU has ever hosted. Although individual volunteer registration is closed, it is not too late to register and volunteer with a team. Vanessa
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Raven will not only be speaking, but also participating in the community service event. She hopes it will show the city of Starkville just how much MSU cares. “The Big Event is exciting because it gives us, as students, the opportunity to give back to Starkville, a town that has given so much to us,” Raven said. According to orgsync.com, volunteers have the option to choose between three
shifts: 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 12:30 p.m.- 2:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m. The majority of the projects will be completed during the first shift. However, a limited number of projects will also be available for those volunteering during the second or third shifts. Volunteers can expect their assignments to be with organizations such as Habitat for Humanity, The Oktibbeha County Humane Society, American Red Cross and
many other local Starkville organizations.
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12th ranked Bulldogs set to face rival TSUN by Dalton Middleton Staff Writer
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Junior outfielder Jacob Robson (pictured) heads for first base after making contact during home action earlier this season.
Following the series victory over Georgia at Dudy Noble Field, the No. 11 Mississippi State Bulldogs traveled to Pearl, Mississippi to take on the University of Southern Mississippi. Southern Miss was carrying an eight-game winning streak against SEC foes, but Mississippi State quickly put an end to that. After going down 2-1 to USM in the game, the Bulldogs took advantage and scored four runs in the fourth inning and never looked back. As MSU kept putting runs up, the Golden Eagles shuffled through pitchers but could not stop the Bulldogs’ mission of tallying up the runs against the in-state foe. Led by Nathaniel Lowe’s four hit night, the Bulldogs put up 18 hits during their 13-5 victory over USM. Offensively, the Bulldogs were led by Elih Marrero with three hits and one
RBI, Jacob Robson with three hits and two RBIs, and Lowe who tallied up four hits and three RBIs. Marrero has been on fire as of late, hitting 10 of his last 13 at-bats in the last five games. On the mound, MSU threw four pitchers. Konnor Pilkington started and went three and one third inning allowing two runs with only one earned. Ryan Rigby then replaced him and threw two and two thirds innings and got the win. Vance Tatum came in and struggled, allowing three runs with two being earned in one inning. From there, dual threat Reid Humphreys came in and struck out four Golden Eagles in two innings of work while only allowing one hit. The win improved the Bulldogs to 18-7-1 while still tied for first place with a 4-2 record in SEC play and awaiting Ole Miss this weekend. Ole Miss is sitting at a 20-5 overall record and a 2-4 record in SEC play. After a historic start to the season, Ole Miss was ranked in the top 10 and hosted South Carolina but put up a bad performance and
got swept on the weekend. The series loss dropped the Rebels to No. 13 in the polls heading into the “Egg Bowl of Baseball.” In a Top-15 matchup, the Bulldogs are looking to overcome their last year’s troubles against Ole Miss when they lost all four games. MSU comes in at 3rd in the SEC in batting average, while Ole Miss comes in at 11th. On the other hand, Ole Miss comes in at 4th in ERA while MSU comes in at 7th. While it is a huge rivalry, it should be an impressive series with two very good teams facing off against each other. With how MSU has been playing in SEC play, it is going to be difficult for Ole Miss to squeeze wins out of Dakota Hudson who has not allowed an earned run in 21.2 innings and Austin Sexton dealing like he has been. If Mississippi State is going to continue to compete for fi rst place in the SEC West, they will have to show up and at least win the series from the rival Ole Miss this weekend. The series will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, 2 p.m. on Saturday and 1:30 p.m. on Sunday.
Upcoming Bulldog Athletics Events Friday April 1 Baseball vs. Ole Miss 6:30 p.m.
Friday April 1 Tennis vs. Vanderbilt 11 a.m.
Saturday April 2 Softball vs. Ole Miss 6 p.m.