Mississippi State takes a 15-5 overall record into a two-match SEC road trip, facing Ole Miss in Oxford on Friday before visiting Alabama in Tuscaloosa on Sunday. The Bulldogs lead the conference in digs and attacks per set and have recently had strong performances from Lindsey Mangelson and Mckenna Yates.

By the Numbers
  • Mississippi State: 15-5 overall, 5-4 in SEC play.
  • Ole Miss and Alabama: both 8-12 overall, 2-7 in SEC play.
  • Mississippi State leads the SEC with 15.49 digs and 35.42 attacks per set.
  • First serve: Friday at 6 p.m. CT; Sunday at 4 p.m. CT.
Yes, But

Both opponents enter on losing streaks, but Alabama is 7-4 at home and ranks second in the SEC in aces per set. Ole Miss also has Cameron Bradley, who leads the conference in digs per set.

State of Play
  • Ole Miss has lost seven straight and hit below .150 in its past three SEC matches.
  • Alabama has lost five straight, including games against Oklahoma and Arkansas last weekend.
  • Mississippi State has won six of its past 10 meetings with Ole Miss and five of its past six against Alabama.
What's Next

The Bulldogs open in Oxford on Friday, Oct. 30, with the match on SEC Network+. They head to Tuscaloosa on Sunday, Nov. 2, for a game airing on SEC Network.

Bottom Line

Mississippi State has the better record and recent series results, but it will need to handle Alabama’s home-court edge and serving strength to make the road trip count.