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Bulldog Roundup: Mississippi State gets much-needed win vs. Georgia Tech
Mississippi State men’s basketball got a much needed win Wednesday in its ACC/SEC Challenge game.
The Bulldogs led Georgia Tech for almost the entire game in Atlanta, on the way to an 85-73 win.
The Bulldogs seized momentum in the first half with an 11-3 run over a 4:48 timespan, claiming a 30-18 lead with 5:12 left in the period and holding on to a 37-28 advantage going into halftime.
Mississippi State continued its surge in the second half with an early 7-0 run to push the lead to 16, 44-28, with 18:34 left to play. The Yellow Jackets began to crawl back from their 16-point deficit, cutting the Bulldogs’ lead to six before Josh Hubbard made back-to-back three-pointers to give them some breathing room before eventually regaining a 16-point lead at 68-52 with 7:20 to go.
Hubbard scored 21 of his 25 points in the second half to lead all scorers, along with five assists and four rebounds as well. In his first career start, Jamarion Davis-Fleming notched his best game so far as a Bulldog with an efficient 11 points on 4-for-4 shooting along with five boards, a rejection and an assist.
Next up for Mississippi State will be a short trip north to Tupelo, Miss. where it’ll face San Francisco at 3 p.m. Sunday on SEC Network.
Yesterday’s Results
- Men’s Basketball: Mississippi State 85, Georgia Tech 73
Today’s Schedule
- Women’s Basketball: Pittsburgh at Mississippi State, 6 p.m., SEC Network
Did You Notice?
- The list of Mississippi State football players planning to enter the transfer portal currently sits at five. Wide receiver Jordan Mosely, safety Stonka Burnside, wide receiver Cam Thompson, wide receiver Anson Lewis and defensive lineman Terrance Hibbler have all announced their intentions to enter the transfer portal when it opens on January 2.
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Medical marijuana is having a moment in clinical trials
Cannabis has medical promise, but doctors still can’t prescribe it. A Harvard psychiatrist explains why science and policy lag behind.
Federal drug policy is undergoing a major shift. It could affect Mississippi medical marijuana.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order changing the classification for medical marijuana at the federal level. It affected products that states license for medical use and Food and Drug Administration-approved marijuana products.
On April 23, acting Attorney General Todd Blanche signed an order shifting them from the highest level of regulation, Schedule I, to the less restrictive Schedule III.
“This rescheduling action allows for research on the safety and efficacy of this substance, ultimately providing patients with better care and doctors with more reliable information,” Blanche said in a statement.
Did Trump legalize marijuana?
No. Weed has not been legalized across the country.
The newest changes only downgrade the penalties if someone has medical marijuana in a way that violates federal law.
Trump also signed an executive order in December easing some federal penalties for recreational use. It did not legalize the drug nationally or override state marijuana laws.
The DOJ will have an expedited hearing on June 29 regarding more broadly reclassifying marijuana. The reclassification push started under former President Joe Biden, and Trump signed an executive action in December.
Weed is still classified as a Schedule I drug under federal law, but it would move to Schedule III if the proposed reclassification is finalized.
Do people want marijuana legalized?
About half of all U.S. states have decided to fully legalize weed for adult, non-medical use.
A 2025 Gallup poll survey showed that 64% of Americans wanted weed to be legal.
After Trump signed his December executive order to reclassify marijuana, more than 20 Republican senators, including Mississippi’s Cindy Hyde-Smith, sent Trump a letter saying the drug is “harmful to its users.” They urged him to change his mind.
What does the federal medical marijuana change mean in Mississippi?
Generally, the new shift will make it easier for the medical marijuana industry to operate. Business operators can file business deductions on their federal taxes.
It should also make it easier to do related research.
Is medical marijuana legal in Mississippi?
Yes. Medical marijuana is legal to buy and use through the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program.
To buy medical marijuana, you must have a medical cannabis card issued by Mississippi. State‑registered doctors can prescribe weed for more than 20 qualifying conditions, including cancer, glaucoma and Parkinson’s disease. Check the list maintained by the Mississippi Medical Cannabis Program to see if you qualify.
There are fees for patients and caregivers, as well as additional costs for doctor visits. Health insurance does not cover medical marijuana.
It’s sold at approved dispensaries.
Cardholders may buy no more than 24 Mississippi Medical Cannabis Equivalency Units (MMCEUs) in a 30‑day period and can possess up to 28 MMCEUs at one time.
Can you buy medical marijuana in Mississippi if you live out of state?
Yes. Non-residents can get medical marijuana here with limits.
People who don’t live in Mississippi can apply for temporary medical marijuana cards up to twice a year. Each temporary card is valid for 15 days and requires proof of medical marijuana eligibility in the person’s home state.
Non‑residents may buy up to 6 MMCEUs per week or 12 per 15‑day period.
Is recreational marijuana legal in Mississippi?
No. Mississippi does not allow recreational marijuana.
But the state has eased penalties for small amounts. Possession can still lead to fines, jail time or felony charges. It all depends on the situation.
Contributing: Zac Anderson
Bonnie Bolden is the Deep South Connect reporter for Mississippi with USA TODAY Network. Email her at bbolden@gannett.com.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at April 27, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from April 27 drawing
11-15-26-29-33
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from April 27 drawing
Midday: 5-5-3, FB: 8
Evening: 0-1-6, FB: 7
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from April 27 drawing
Midday: 7-1-2-0, FB: 8
Evening: 5-6-7-1, FB: 7
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from April 27 drawing
Midday: 06
Evening: 06
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
LSU baseball fell to Mississippi State 13-8 on Sunday afternoon, suffering its third straight sweep and its ninth straight SEC loss.
In a similar fashion to Friday and Saturday, LSU scored three runs in the first inning, this time off a three-run homer by Cade Arrambide. That lead was short-lived, however, as the Bulldogs tied it in the second with a three-run shot from Ace Reese.
Steven Milam hit his seventh home run of the season after the Bulldogs made a pitching change ahead in the third, giving the Tigers a 5-3 lead.
Things were quiet in the fourth inning, but the Bulldogs tied it up in the fifth against Santiago Garcia and Dax Dathe, respectively.
In the top of the sixth, it looked like LSU might go on a run after a triple to right center by Mason Braun sent a runner home, immediately followed by a two-run shot from the red-hot Omar Serna Jr.
Dathe was replaced by Deven Sheerin in the sixth, and Sheerin immediately allowed three runs to tie the game. Jaden Noot replaced Sheerin, then Zion Theophilus replaced Noot after Noot allowed runners to reach second and third. Mississippi State left the sixth inning with a one-run lead, a lead they wouldn’t relinquish for the rest of the contest.
The Tigers tried to bring in a couple more bullpen arms to stifle the Bulldogs’ offense enough for LSU to get back in front, but to no avail. Theophilus, Mavrick Rizy and Reagan Ricken allowed four more runs combined, putting the game out of reach.
FINAL: LSU 8, Mississippi State 13
LSU loses its ninth-straight SEC game and its third series in a row.
END 8: LSU 8, Mississippi State 13
Now a five-run ballgame, the Tigers will need a miracle to have any chance of taking this one. Maddox Webb will replace Davis in the top of the ninth.
Seventh bullpen arm comes on for LSU
Reagan Ricken will replace Rizy after the latter allowed a second run to score in the bottom of the eighth. The Tigers have had eight pitchers make an appearance in this one.
MSU adds another
A solo shot from Mississippi State’s Aidan Teel makes this a four-run ballgame.
MID 8: LSU 8, Mississippi State 11
Another three-up, three-down inning from Ben Davis leaves the Tigers in a precarious spot if they want any shot at avoiding a sweep. Rizy will return to the mound to face Aidan Teel in the bottom of the eighth.
END 7: LSU 8, Mississippi State 11
Unfortunately, Rizy taking the mound didn’t make much of a difference for the Tigers, as he allowed another run. The Bulldogs now lead by three, with Ben Davis coming on to face William Patrick.
Mavrick Rizy comes on for LSU
Theophilus’ day is done after allowing another run, extending the Bulldogs’ lead to two. Mavrick Rizy will face Blake Bevis with a runner on second and two outs.
MID 7: LSU 8, Mississippi State 9
After a three-up, three-down inning from Davis, Theophilus will retake the mound, set to face the Bulldogs’ ninth, first and second hitters in the lineup.
END 6: LSU 8, Mississippi State 9
A four-run inning from MSU gave the Bulldogs their first lead of the day. LSU burned through three pitchers from their bullpen and will likely have to be more careful with any further changes for the rest of this one. Ben Davis will take the mound for the Bulldogs, facing Milam first.
Another pitching change for LSU
Noot allowed a pair of hits that put runners on second and third. Zion Theophilus will take the mound for the Tigers, hoping to get out of the inning without allowing MSU to tack on another run.
Sheerin’s day is done
Jaden Noot is coming on to replace Sheerin after a disastrous inning. LSU is running dangerously short on arms and needs a strong performance from Noot. The Bulldogs have a runner on second with no outs.
Bulldogs tie it up
Sheerin allowed a single to the first Bulldog batter he faced, then struggled to field a ground ball hit his way against the next batter and made a poor throw to first, allowing the two MSU runners to score. Next, with a runner on second, Ace Reese doubled to right-center, sending another Bulldog runner home. The Tigers are tied with MSU at eight runs apiece.
LSU makes a pitching change
Dathe’s day is done after continuing to struggle to find the zone. Deven Sheerin will take the mound with a runner on first and a 2-0 count.
MID 6: LSU 8, Mississippi State 5
The Tigers managed to get to MSU pitcher Dane Burns in the top of the sixth, scoring three runs. Dax Dathe will come back on to try to keep the Tigers’ lead in place in the bottom of the sixth.
Bulldogs make a pitching change
Dane Burns’ day is done after less than an inning of work. Burns allowed two hits and two runs, both earned. The Bulldogs are bringing in Junior RHP Peyton Fowler to try to end the inning without any further damage.
LSU back in front
A triple to right center by Mason Braun sent Ruckert home, giving the Tigers a 6-5 lead. This was immediately followed by a two-run home run by Omar Serna, who has been on fire in this series. The Tigers lead 8-5.
Bulldogs make a pitching change
That will be all for MSU pitcher Jack Gleason, who kept LSU’s offense in check in the fourth and fifth innings. He is being replaced by Sophomore LHP Dane Burns, who will take the mound with a Tiger runner on first and one out.
END 5: LSU 5, Mississippi State 5
Dathe was unable to keep the Bulldogs’ base runner from scoring, but he got LSU out of the inning without any extra damage.
Mississippi State ties it up
A pair of groundouts moved the Bulldogs’ base runner from second to third, then third to home, tying the game. Dathe will now face Drew Wyers with no runners on and two outs.
LSU makes a pitching change
Senior RHP Dax Dathe is coming on to replace Garcia, marking his first appearance in conference play this season. MSU has a runner on second with no outs.
MSU pulls within one
Garcia walked the leadoff batter, then Noah Sullivan doubled down the third base line, sending one Bulldog batter across home plate.
MID 5: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
Gleason retired all three Tiger batters in quick succession. Garcia will take the mound with little break in the bottom of the fifth.
END 4: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
It was an up-and-down first inning of work for Garcia, but he ended the inning without giving up any ground to the Bulldogs. Arrambide will lead off for the Tigers in the top of the fifth.
Tigers make a pitching change
Santiago Garcia is replacing Marcos Paz in the bottom of the fourth. Paz allowed two hits, three earned runs, three walks, and struck out two batters through three innings of work.
MID 4: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
The Bulldogs’ new pitcher started the inning with a leadoff walk, but quickly turned things around, striking out the top of the Tigers’ lineup in succession.
END 3: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
LSU lost a challenge in the bottom of the third, but Paz managed to extend his start a bit longer and kept the Tigers’ two-run lead in place. The Bulldogs are making another pitching change, bringing on freshman RHP Jack Gleason, who will face Reaves to open the fourth.
MID 3: LSU 5, Mississippi State 3
The Bulldogs’ pitching change didn’t work in their favor in the top of the third, as Milam’s two-run shot gave the Tigers the lead back. Paz is coming back on to face MSU’s Blake Bevis.
Tigers retake the lead
Billingsley walked Arrambide to open the inning, and Milam took advantage, homering down the right-field line. Friday and Saturday’s contests were both shootouts, and this is shaping up to be the same.
END 2: LSU 3, Mississippi State 3
The Bulldogs tied the game on a three-run home run by Ace Reese, his third of the series. Mississippi State is bringing in a new pitcher to open the third, sophomore RHP Chris Billingsley Jr.
Bulldogs tie it up
A three-run homer from Ace Reese ties the game.
MSU in scoring position
A leadoff walk and a single send the Bulldogs back to the top of their lineup with runners on first and second and only one out.
MID 2: LSU 3, Mississippi State 0
It looked like it would be a quick turnaround for Paz after the Tigers’ first two batters flew out and struck out on just five pitches. Braun and Serna managed to give the Tigers’ starter a longer breather, but LSU was unable to add another run.
END 1: LSU 3, Mississippi State 0
LSU was able to overcome a concerning start to the game by Paz, getting out of a bases-loaded situation without allowing a run. Tanner Reaves will take the plate for LSU to open the second.
Paz struggling early
LSU pitcher Marcos Paz is having some control issues in the bottom of the first, issuing two walks, hitting a batter, and moving runners on a wild pitch through five batters. The bases are loaded with two outs.
MID 1: LSU 3, Mississippi State 0
A three-run homer from Cade Arrambide puts the Tigers in a great spot to open the game. LSU had early leads on Friday and Saturday as well, however, so no one should be feeling comfortable just yet.
LSU strikes first
Cade Arrambide snuck a home run inside the right-field foul pole, sending Serna, Braun and himself across home plate. LSU is up three early.
Promising start for the Tigers
Mason Braun opened the game with a leadoff single to center field, and MSU pitcher Charlie Foster hit Omar Serna with the first pitch of the following at-bat. Foster has struggled over the past few weeks, so this is a great chance for the Tigers to take an early lead.
The game is underway
Mason Braun takes a ball on the first pitch, and Sunday’s contest is underway.
LSU baseball vs Mississippi State: Tigers lineup
Here’s a look at LSU baseball’s starting lineup today. Mason Braun leads off and starts at 1B while Omar Serna hits No. 2 and mans the DH spot. Jack Rucker’s, Tanner Reaves, and William Patrick all get starts. Marcos Paz will be LSU’s starting pitcher.
What channel is LSU baseball at Mississippi State on today?
- TV Channel: Streaming only
- Livestream: SEC Network+ via ESPN+
LSU baseball at Mississippi State will be streaming only on SEC Network+, which is available through the ESPN app and ESPN+. Fans will need a subscription to watch the game.
LSU baseball game at Mississippi State time today
- Date: Sunday, April 26
- First pitch: 1:00 p.m. CT
The LSU baseball at Mississippi State game has a first pitch at 1:00 p.m. CT from Dudy Noble Field at Polk-Dement Stadium in Starkville, Miss.
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LSU baseball at Mississippi State Prediction
LSU Baseball 4, Mississippi State 9: LSU put so much into games one and two and came up short, but I just don’t think LSU has the arms to get it done today. I think Mississippi State gets a comfortable win and sweeps LSU.
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