Mississippi State Volleyball Falls to Oklahoma in Straight Sets
NORMAN, Okla. — The Mississippi State volleyball team suffered a straight-set defeat against Oklahoma yesterday evening, November 6, 2024.
The Bulldogs concluded the match with scores of 25-17, 25-19, and 25-14, moving their season record to 15-7 overall and 5-7 within conference play. Lindsey Mangelson led Mississippi State with 11 kills and 11 points, closely followed by Gha’Naye Whitfield-Moss, who recorded nine kills and 10 points. Whitfield-Moss also boasted the highest hitting percentage of the match at .353.
Defensively, McKenna Yates and Mary Neal each reached double-digit digs with 11 and 10 respectively, while Cayley Hanson contributed 28 assists and two service aces. Noella Obi anchored the net with four assisted blocks, and Ava Anderson added a solo block. This loss impacts the Bulldogs’ standing in the competitive Southeastern Conference, where every win is crucial for tournament seeding. For more information on collegiate volleyball, visit the NCAA website.
Mississippi State will continue their road schedule this Friday, taking on the Arkansas Razorbacks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with the match available for streaming on SEC Network+. Fans can find the latest updates on the official Mississippi State Athletics website.
