Mississippi college baseball fans got a taste this past week of in-state action with Mississippi State coming out victorious over both Southern Miss and Ole Miss. But there’s more rivalry action left to play out with two games set for Trustmark Park in Pearl next month.
The Mississippi Mud Monsters, who replaced the Mississippi Braves as the occupants of Trustmark Park, are urging fans to go ahead and make plans to be in attendance at the College Showdown between Southern Miss and Ole Miss on Tuesday, April 14, and the annual Governor’s Cup between Mississippi State and Ole Miss on Tuesday, April 28.
“Both events showcase the deep passion for college baseball across Mississippi, bringing together fans from across the state for two nights where the energy in the stands often rivals the action on the field,” a press release from the Mud Monsters notes, adding that tickets are now available for both games.
The April 14 game between Southern Miss and Ole Miss will mark the second time the two have played this season but the first on neutral territory. On March 10, the Golden Eagles hit a walk off on their home field to beat the Rebels 2-1.
First pitch for the College Showdown between Southern Miss and Ole Miss is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
The April 28 game between Mississippi State and Ole Miss will continue a tradition that started in 1980 with the Mississippi Farm Bureau Governor’s Cup. Mississippi State holds a 24-20 all-time advantage in the game, but Ole Miss managed to find its first win in the series since 2022 a season ago.
First pitch for the Governor’s Cup between Mississippi State and Ole Miss is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased here.
Per the latest D1Baseball rankings, Mississippi State (24-4, 7-2 SEC) is the No. 4 team in the country while Southern Miss (21-7, 5-4 Sun Belt) came in at No. 8. Ole Miss (19-10, 3-6 SEC), after previously polling at No. 18, dropped out of the rankings altogether.