Mississippi State, a No. 6 seed, is set to host Lipscomb in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Saturday at 5 p.m. CT. The Bulldogs (12-6-1) are coming off a strong SEC Tournament performance, featuring record-breaking individual achievements, notably by Ally Perry. Lipscomb enters the match fresh off consecutive ASUN championships and a strong season record of 14-5-2. This is a notable rematch from their 2018 NCAA encounter, where MSU narrowly lost in double overtime. Tickets are available for $10 at HailState.com/Tickets.

By the Numbers
  • Eleven of Mississippi State's 34 goals (32.4%) scored from outside the penalty area.
  • Ally Perry has tied the MSU record with 11 career and 5 single-season game-winning goals.
State of Play
  • Mississippi State has reached the NCAA tournament for four consecutive years.
  • The Bulldogs have hosted at least one game in every NCAA bracket they've participated in.
What's Next

If MSU wins, they will advance to face the winner of No. 3-seed Florida State vs. Samford in Washington, D.C.

Bottom Line

With a strong season behind them, Mississippi State aims to leverage home-field advantage and history to progress in the NCAA tournament, positioning themselves for potential success against Lipscomb.