Basketball season is cranking up, but it’s never to early to start talking about action on the diamond

STARKVILLE, Miss. (WCBI)-

Football season has passed the halfway mark, Basketball season is cranking up, but it’s never to early to start talking about action on the diamond.

And Mississippi State’s Softball program continues to run up the score.

Coach Samantha Ricketts recapped last year’s season and gave a preview of the coming campaign to business and community leaders in Starkville.

The 2026 Season was full of highs for the team, including its first trip to the NCAA Softball College World Series.

Coach Ricketts is quick to point out the strong work ethic of her players and the strong support from the fans and community.

“It’s been really cool to see just to see the fans show up, the support, the community, people driving in, and all the young softball players who were there in attendance, setting both single-season and single-game records, and it’s something we want to continue to do, and keep people getting people to come out and check out some games.”

First pitch is closer than you think – February 11th at the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Florida.