Governor’s Cup Game Preview: Ole Miss vs. Mississippi State – May 1, 6:30 p.m. CT

The annual Governor’s Cup game between Ole Miss and No. 16 Mississippi State is set to take place on Wednesday, May 1 at Trustmark Park. The highly anticipated matchup will be broadcast on ESPN2 at 6:30 p.m. CT.

Ole Miss (23-20, 7-14 SEC) is coming off a series against No. 18 Alabama where they managed to take one out of three games. Standout performances from Will Furniss and Luke Hill propelled the Rebels to victory in game two. Furniss is currently hitting .368 with three home runs and 10 RBI in his last 11 games, while Hill is riding a seven-game hitting streak with a .407 average and 5 RBI during that span.

The Rebels boast a strong pitching staff, ranking 24th in the nation in strikeouts per nine innings and leading the SEC in sacrifice flies with 28. Head coach Mike Bianco recently achieved his 1,000th career win, solidifying his place among the elite coaches in NCAA DI baseball.

On the other side, Mississippi State (29-15, 12-9 SEC) is led by head coach Chris Lemonis, who guided the Bulldogs to their first national championship in 2021. The Bulldogs are currently ranked No. 16 and are coming off a series win against Vanderbilt.

Dakota Jordan has been a standout performer for Mississippi State, boasting a .362 batting average with 16 home runs and 55 RBIs. On the mound, RHP Khal Stephen has been impressive with a 2.77 ERA and 73 strikeouts in 65 innings pitched.

The rivalry between these two teams runs deep, with Mississippi State holding a slight advantage in the all-time series. However, Ole Miss emerged victorious in their last meeting earlier this season.

With both teams looking to secure bragging rights in the Governor’s Cup game, fans can expect a thrilling showdown between these SEC powerhouses. Stay tuned for what promises to be an exciting matchup between Ole Miss and Mississippi State.