Mississippi State Soccer Makes History: Mississippi State soccer continues its historic run, adding another chapter to the program record books. In a year marked by numerous “firsts,” Tuesday night’s victory over Alabama stood out. The Bulldogs secured a spot in the SEC Tournament semifinals for the first time in program history, marking another milestone.
The quarterfinal clash, held in a windy and cold Pensacola, mirrored a regular-season encounter just nine days prior. Alabama, seeking revenge, took an early lead in the 24th minute with Brooke Steere finding the net on a bouncing ball in the box.
However, the Dawgs, trailing at halftime, came back with determination in the second half. Despite being outshot 10-2 in the first half, they put shots on goal early in the second. In the 55th minute, a handball by Bama in the box led to a penalty kick for State. Aitana Martinez-Montoya seized the opportunity, leveling the match at 1-1.
The battle continued with both teams trading scoring chances, but neither could break the deadlock in regulation or two overtimes. The intense contest was ultimately decided by penalty kicks.
Aitana Martinez-Montoya and Kennedy White converted successful penalty kicks, while Maddy Anderson’s outstanding performance in goal denied Alabama’s attempts. The 2-0 advantage in penalty kicks propelled State into the SEC semifinals.
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Maddy Anderson, with a season-high eight saves, played a pivotal role in securing the win. Despite facing 20 shots from Bama within the 110 minutes, Anderson stood tall, preventing any further goals after the initial strike.
As the No. 4 seed, Mississippi State sets the stage for a rematch against the No. 1 seed Arkansas Razorbacks on Thursday in Pensacola at 5:00 PM. The Dawgs aim to make history once again by advancing to Championship Sunday. The matchup will be broadcasted on SEC Network for a national audience.
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How many times has Mississippi State won the SEC West?
The Mississippi State Bulldogs football team has clinched one conference title in 1941 and one division title in 1998. They have fierce rivalries with Alabama, LSU, and Ole Miss. The team has produced 32 Consensus All-Americans.
What is the history of the Mississippi State mascot?
In 1935, coach Major Ralph Sasse became the official game mascot when his team sent him to Memphis, Tenn. to pick a bulldog. Ptolemy, from the Edgar Webster family, was selected and the Bulldogs then went on to defeat Alabama 20-7.
How old is Mississippi State?
Founded in 1878, Mississippi State University is a public institution with a total undergraduate enrollment of 18,305 for fall 2022. Situated on a sprawling 4,200-acre rural campus, the university offers a wide range of academic opportunities for students.