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Dear Ol’ State: Purcell’s Team Firmly In March Madness Hunt

Dear ol' State
Published on 2/11/2026
Dear ol' State
Published on 2/11/2026
Despite the ups and downs of this season, Mississippi State women's basketball enters mid-February firmly in the hunt for another NCAA Tournament berth. Head coach Sam Purcell joins Joel Coleman to discuss that and more ahead of a big home game against Georgia. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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Published on 2/11/2026

It's been a difficult stretch for Mississippi State men's basketball, but the Dawgs keep grinding. Ahead of a matchup with Tennessee, head coach Chris Jans joins Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss his team's mindset, the leadership of Josh Hubbard and more. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/10/2026

Mississippi State softball opened up its season with a 4-0 start over the weekend. On Dear Ol' State, head coach Samantha Ricketts discusses that and much more with Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery. The Dear Ol' State podcast is part of the Hail State Podcast Network and can also be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
Published on 2/9/2026