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State exits the SEC Tournament after a 0–0 draw and a 5–4 shootout defeat to Texas. Jenny Harrison makes six saves over 110 minutes; the official match result remains a tie, leaving the Bulldogs 9–2–7.
Brian Ogden previews Sunday’s SEC Tournament opener against Texas in Pensacola at 4:30 p.m. CT. State seeks a fifth consecutive opening-round win after reaching the semifinals in each of the past four tournaments.
SEC coaches named Kati Anne Shepherd to the all-freshman team after a regular season with four goals and four assists. Two of her goals were game-winners.
Naila Schoefberger’s move to Canberra United brings the number of former Bulldogs on active professional contracts to 14. Ogden follows their October appearances across several leagues.
Chiara Tappe earned her first SEC weekly honor after scoring the winner against No. 6 Alabama and helping State secure its ninth shutout. The Bulldogs next face Texas in the SEC Tournament.
Chiara Tappe’s first official career goal and Jenny Harrison’s six saves gave State a 1–0 win over No. 6 Alabama and the No. 8 seed for an SEC Tournament opener against Texas.
State hosts sixth-ranked Alabama at noon Sunday on SEC Network+. The Bulldogs bring six conference draws and three shutouts against ranked opponents into the regular-season finale.
A scoreless draw at LSU completed Mississippi State's first unbeaten regular-season road campaign. Elsa Johnson led the attack with five shots as State moved to 8–2–6 overall.
State allows no shots on target in a 0–0 road draw. The Bulldogs move to 8–2–5 overall and set a program record with their fourth scoreless tie of the season.
Brian Ogden previews Sunday's 5 p.m. Central match against Auburn and former State coach James Armstrong. The Bulldogs face a defense that has allowed only four goals this season.
Oklahoma wins 2–0 despite State's 13–10 advantage in shots. The Bulldogs move to 8–2–4 overall and 2–1–4 in SEC play, with a Sunday trip to Auburn next.
State enters Thursday's home match unbeaten through six SEC games and ranked No. 23 by TopDrawerSoccer. Brian Ogden previews Oklahoma's attack and the conference standings ahead of the 6 p.m. Central kickoff.
Kara Harris and Hailey Johnson score less than five minutes apart as State wins 2–1. The Bulldogs improve to 8–1–4 and remain unbeaten through six SEC matches.
State hosts Texas A&M on October 9 at 7 p.m. after three consecutive scoreless draws. Brian Ogden previews the matchup, the Bulldogs' defensive streak and the annual Think Pink event.
Chelsea Wagner's move to Portugal brings State's active professional alumni to 13. Brian Ogden reviews their club roles and recent performances across domestic and overseas leagues.
State outshot South Carolina 12 to 8 in a scoreless home draw. Kati Anne Shepherd's goal-line clearance helped preserve another shutout as the Bulldogs remained unbeaten in conference play.
Brian Ogden previews Friday's 6 p.m. ESPNU matchup with South Carolina, highlighting the teams' defensive strengths as State begins a three-match homestand.
Jenny Harrison made five saves in a scoreless draw at Kentucky, State's second road shutout in less than 72 hours. The Bulldogs remain unbeaten in conference play at 1–0–3.
Brian Ogden previews Sunday's road match after State's scoreless draw at Tennessee, with attention to Kentucky's attack and the Bulldogs' SEC defensive form.
State carries confidence from its unbeaten start to SEC play into a road test at No. 9 Tennessee. Kevin O'Brien and Laila Murillo discuss the physical challenge and the Bulldogs' evolving style.
Hailey Johnson and Eden Nicholson scored as State drew Florida 2 to 2, moving to 7 wins, one loss and one draw.
Mississippi State hosts Florida at 6 p.m. Friday after opening SEC play with a win at Ole Miss. The matchup brings former Bulldog coach Nick Zimmerman back to Starkville.
Kati Anne Shepherd earned SEC Freshman of the Week after her game-winning goal helped State retain the Magnolia Cup, giving the 17-year-old four goals and a share of the team lead with 11 points.
State scored three times in the second half to win 4-1 at Ole Miss, open SEC play with three points and retain the Magnolia Cup for a seventh consecutive season.
