# 2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team

The 2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs softball team represented Mississippi State University in the 2020 NCAA Division I softball season. The Bulldogs played their home games at Nusz Park.

## Previous season

The Bulldogs finished the 2019 season 35–23 overall, and 9–15 in the SEC to finish in twelfth in the conference. The Bulldogs went 2–2 in the Seattle Regional during the 2019 NCAA Division I softball tournament.

## Preseason
### SEC preseason poll

The SEC preseason poll was released on January 15, 2020.
Media poll :
| Predicted finish | Team |
| 1 | Alabama |
| 2 | Tennessee |
| 3 | LSU |
| 4 | Kentucky |
| 5 | Florida |
| 6 | Georgia |
| 7 | Arkansas |
| 8 | Ole Miss |
| 9 | South Carolina |
| 10 | Missouri |
| 11 | Auburn |
| 12 | Mississippi State Texas A&M |

## Schedule and results

2020 Mississippi State Bulldogs Softball Game Log :
Regular season :
February :
| Date | Opponent | Site/stadium | Score | Win | Loss | Save | TV | Attendance | Overall record | SEC record |
| February 7 | vs. Missouri State NFCA D1 Leadoff Classic | Eddie C. Moore Complex Clearwater, FL | W 5–0 | A. Willis (1–0) | E. Griesbauer (0–1) | | | | 1–0 | |
| February 7 | vs. USA National Team Exhibition | Eddie C. Moore Complex | L 0–4 | M. Abbott | A. Loza | | | | Exh. | |
| February 8 | vs. Liberty NFCA D1 Leadoff Classic | Eddie C. Moore Complex | W 9–2 | G. Fagan (1–0) | K. Belogorska (0–1) | | | | 2–0 | |
| February 8 | vs. Louisville NFCA D1 Leadoff Classic | Eddie C. Moore Complex | W 3–2 (8) | E. Williams (1–0) | T. Roby (1–1) | | | 189 | 3–0 | |
| February 9 | vs. NC State NFCA D1 Leadoff Classic | Eddie C. Moore Complex | W 9–0 (5) | G. Fagan (2–0) | S. Nester (1–2) | | | 1,370 | 4–0 | |
| February 12 | Alabama State | Nusz Park Starkville, MS | W 16–2 (5) | K. Hawk (1–0) | V. Bradford (0–3) | | SECN+ | 109 | 5–0 | |
| February 14 | Tulsa Bulldog Kickoff Classic | Nusz Park | L 1–2 | C. Delce (3–0) | G. Fagan (2–1) | K. Scott (2) | SECN+ | 127 | 5–1 | |
| February 14 | North Alabama Bulldog Kickoff Classic | Nusz Park | W 6–0 | A. Willis (2–0) | M. Garst (2–1) | | SECN+ | 157 | 6–1 | |
| February 15 | Tennessee State Bulldog Kickoff Classic | Nusz Park | W 3–0 | K. Hawk (2–0) | L. Powell (0–4) | E. Williams (1) | SECN+ | 327 | 7–1 | |
| February 15 | North Alabama Bulldog Kickoff Classic | Nusz Park | W 9–1 (6) | G. Fagan (3–1) | M. Moore (0–1) | E. Williams (2) | SECN+ | 348 | 8–1 | |
| February 16 | Tennessee State Bulldog Kickoff Classic | Nusz Park | W 4–0 | E. Williams (2–0) | A. Woodall (0–2) | A. Willis (1) | SECN+ | 237 | 9–1 | |
| February 18 | at Southeastern Louisiana | North Oak Park Hammond, LA | Postponed/Weather | Postponed/Weather | Postponed/Weather | Postponed/Weather | Postponed/Weather | Postponed/Weather | Postponed/Weather | Postponed/Weather |
| February 20 | vs. Oregon State Mary Nutter Classic | Big League Dreams Cathedral City, CA | W 1–0 | G. Fagan (4–1) | M. Mazon (4–3) | E. Williams (3) | | 212 | 10–1 | |
| February 20 | vs. No. 15 Oregon Mary Nutter Classic | Big League Dreams | L 2–7 | J. Dail (2–0) | A. Willis (2–1) | B. Yanez (1) | | 200 | 10–2 | |
| February 21 | vs. UC Riverside Mary Nutter Classic | Big League Dreams | W 6–3 | A. Loza (1–0) | M. Casper (0–2) | | | 312 | 11–2 | |
| February 22 | vs. BYU Mary Nutter Classic | Big League Dreams | L 2–6 | A. Moffat (3–3) | G. Fagan (4–2) | | | 212 | 11–3 | |
| February 22 | vs. San Diego State Mary Nutter Classic | Big League Dreams | W 10–4 | A. Willis (3–1) | M. Balint (4–3) | | | 187 | 12–3 | |
| February 26 | Central Arkansas | Nusz Park | W 6–3 | A. Willis (4–1) | R. Sanchez (1–3) | E. Williams (4) | SECN+ | 89 | 13–3 | |
| February 28 | UAB The Snowman (Alex Wilcox Memorial) | Nusz Park | W 16–6 (5) | A. Willis (5–1) | S. Cespedes (1–4) | | SECN+ | 157 | 14–3 | |
| February 29 | UAB The Snowman (Alex Wilcox Memorial) | Nusz Park | W 5–0 | E. Williams (3–0) | J. Cook (3–1) | | SECN+ | 396 | 15–3 | |
| February 29 | Alcorn State The Snowman (Alex Wilcox Memorial) | Nusz Park | W 8–1 | A. Willis (6–1) | A. Dorsey (2–6) | | SECN+ | 642 | 16–3 | |
March :
| Date | Opponent | Rank | Site/stadium | Score | Win | Loss | Save | TV | Attendance | Overall record | SEC record |
| March 1 | Alcorn State The Snowman (Alex Wilcox Memorial) | | Nusz Park | W 9–1 (5) | C. Denis (1–0) | B. Ursin (2–8) | | SECN+ | 187 | 17–3 | |
| March 1 | UT Martin The Snowman (Alex Wilcox Memorial) | | Nusz Park | W 6–1 | A. Willis (7–1) | H. Ridolif (4–2) | | SECN+ | 475 | 18–3 | |
| March 3 | UT Martin | | Nusz Park | W 6–0 | E. Williams (4–0) | S. Layne (2–4) | | SECN+ | 88 | 19–3 | |
| March 6 | Bryant Bulldog Slamboree | No. 24 | Nusz Park | W 5-1 | G. Fagan (5-2) | K. Kenney (1-1) | | SEC+ | 275 | 20-3 | |
| March 6 | Mississippi Valley State Bulldog Slamboree | No. 24 | Nusz Park | W 6-0 | A. Willis (8-1) | A. Montes (1-2) | | SEC+ | 387 | 21-3 | |
| March 7 | Southeast Missouri State Bulldog Slamboree | No. 24 | Nusz Park | W 2-0 | E. Williams (5-0) | P. Holman (2-3) | | SEC+ | 305 | 22-3 | |
| March 7 | Mississippi Valley State Bulldog Slamboree | No. 24 | Nusz Park | W 20-3 (5 in.) | G. Fagan (6-2) | D. Page (0-1) | | | 448 | 23-3 | |
| March 8 | Southeast Missouri State Bulldog Slamboree | No. 24 | Nusz Park | W 2-0 | A. Willis (9-1) | R. Rook (4-2) | E. Williams (5) | SEC+ | 342 | 24-3 | |
| March 11 | at Southern Miss | | Southern Miss Softball Complex Hattiesburg, MS | W 7-2 | G. Fagan (7-2) | M. Pierce (5-1) | | | 1405 | 25-3 | |
| March 13 | Kentucky | | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 14 | Kentucky | | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 15 | Kentucky | | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 18 | at Samford | | Samford Softball Field Birmingham, AL | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 21 | at LSU | | Tiger Park Baton Rouge, LA | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 22 | at LSU | | Tiger Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 23 | at LSU | | Tiger Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 27 | at Auburn | | Jane B. Moore Field Auburn, AL | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 28 | at Auburn | | Jane B. Moore Field | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| March 29 | at Auburn | | Jane B. Moore Field | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
April :
| Date | Opponent | Site/stadium | Score | Win | Loss | Save | TV | Attendance | Overall record | SEC record |
| April 3 | Alabama | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| April 4 | Alabama | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| April 5 | Alabama | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| April 9 | Arkansas | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| April 10 | Arkansas | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| April 11 | Arkansas | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| April 14 | Southern Miss | Nusz Park | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled | Cancelled |
| April 17 | at Georgia | Turner Softball Stadium Athens, GA | | | | | | | | |
| April 18 | at Georgia | Turner Softball Stadium | | | | | | | | |
| April 19 | at Georgia | Turner Softball Stadium | | | | | | | | |
| April 24 | South Carolina | Nusz Park | | | | | | | | |
| April 25 | South Carolina | Nusz Park | | | | | | | | |
| April 26 | South Carolina | Nusz Park | | | | | | | | |
May :
| Date | Opponent | Site/stadium |
| May 1 | at Texas A&M | Davis Diamond College Station, TX |
| May 2 | at Texas A&M | Davis Diamond |
| May 3 | at Texas A&M | Davis Diamond |
Post-season :
SEC Tournament :
| Date | Opponent | Seed | Site/stadium | Score | Win | Loss | Save | TV | Attendance | Overall record | SECT Record |
| May 6–9 | | | Rhoads Stadium Tuscaloosa, AL | | | | | | | | |
Legend:        = Win        = Loss        = Cancelled Bold = Mississippi State team member :
    Source:
*Rankings are based on the team's current ranking in the NFCA poll.

## Rankings

Ranking movements Legend: ██ Increase in ranking ██ Decrease in ranking — = Not ranked RV = Received votes т = Tied with team above or below :
| | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week | Week |
| Poll | Pre | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | Final |
| NFCA / USA Today | — | RV | RV | RV | 24 | 21 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Softball America | — | — | — | — | 25 | 25 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| ESPN.com/USA Softball | RV | RV | 24 | RV | 22т | 22 | | | | | | | | | | | |
| D1Softball | — | — | — | — | — | — | | | | | | | | | | | |