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Mississippi State all-time hit leader Jake Mangum traded to the Rays
SUMMARY: Mississippi State’s beloved Jake Mangum has been traded from the Miami Marlins to the Tampa Bay Rays as the player to be named later in a previous deal. Mangum is highly regarded for his time with the Bulldogs and has yet to debut in the MLB. Drafted in 2019, he has since maintained a .289 batting average in the minors, with 18 home runs, 152 RBIs, and impressive defense and base running stats. The 27-year-old holds the record for most career hits in the SEC and was drafted three times during his college tenure. He expressed excitement for his new opportunity with the Rays.
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Mississippi represented on both teams in NCAA men’s basketball championship
SUMMARY: Alijah Martin, a Summit native, is set to play for Florida in the NCAA championship against Houston. Martin, the Gators’ second-leading scorer, played a key role in Florida’s semifinal victory over Auburn, scoring 17 points and making a momentum-shifting steal and dunk. Martin aims to win his first title, having previously reached the Final Four with Florida Atlantic in 2023. Kordelius Jefferson, a Bogue Chitto native, also plays for Houston, though in a less prominent role. This marks Houston’s fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance, and both players have strong Mississippi roots. The championship game is set for 7:50 p.m. CT.
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CBSB: Ole Miss climbs to No. 6 in D1Baseball Top 25 rankings, Southern Miss tumbles
SUMMARY: Ole Miss has risen to No. 6 in the rankings after a third consecutive SEC series win, marking their highest ranking since 2023. The Rebels secured a road series win over Kentucky, with two games going into extra innings. Southern Miss, however, dropped 10 spots to No. 23 following a series loss to Marshall, despite a midweek win over Tulane. Mississippi State won its first SEC series of 2025 but remains unranked. Ole Miss will face No. 5 Tennessee in Oxford next, while Southern Miss plays Alabama and Texas State. The full D1Baseball Top 25 list includes Arkansas, LSU, and Clemson.
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Malik Dia announces return to Ole Miss following Sweet 16 run
SUMMARY: Malik Dia will return to Ole Miss for his senior season after an impressive junior year, where he averaged 10.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and nearly one block per game. His standout performance included 23 points and 19 rebounds in a win against then-No. 4 Alabama, helping the Rebels reach the Sweet 16. Dia expressed his commitment to helping the team pursue a national championship, emphasizing his dedication to personal and team growth. Additionally, LSU transfer Corey Chest has committed to Ole Miss, adding depth to the roster as the coaching staff seeks to rebuild after losing several seniors.
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