In a thrilling conclusion to their three-game series, the Oklahoma Sooners triumphed over Mississippi State with a decisive 7-3 win on Sunday afternoon. This victory marked the Sooners' first-ever home series win in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). With this win, the Sooners improve their record to an impressive 20-3 overall and 4-2 in SEC play. The series saw a back-and-forth battle, with Saturday's game ending in favor of OU by a score of 13-11, while Friday's contest went to Mississippi State 2-1.

The pitching performance was nothing short of commendable for the Sooners. Right-handed starter Malachi Witherspoon limited the Bulldogs to just one earned run on seven hits, striking out five batters. Relief pitcher Jason Bodin also played a pivotal role, securing the win with a strikeout in his sole inning of work. On the offensive side, junior Easton Carmichael stood out, hitting two RBIs and going two-for-four at the plate. Additionally, transfer player Sam Christiansen contributed significantly with a powerful home run in the fifth inning.

Mississippi State initially took an early lead, scoring twice in the opening innings. However, they were quickly matched as the Bulldogs retaliated with three runs in the third. The turning point came in the sixth inning when OU unleashed a three-run rally that effectively secured their lead for the remainder of the game.

Closing out the game was senior right-hander Dylan Crooks, who delivered two crucial strikeouts over 1 2/3 innings. His performance was capped off with a strategic sacrifice bunt in the eighth inning, which brought Kyle Branch home for the final tally of the match.

Looking ahead, the Sooners are set to face Oral Roberts in Tulsa on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m., airing live on ESPN+. Fans eagerly anticipate another stellar showing from the team as they continue their journey through the competitive SEC landscape.