Mississippi State Falls to Auburn in Regular-Season Finale

Mississippi State closed its regular season with a three-set loss to Auburn, falling 25-20, 25-18, 25-23. The Bulldogs are scheduled to open play Friday at the SEC Tournament in Savannah, Georgia.

State stayed close in the first set, which featured seven ties and four lead changes, but Auburn took the set 25-20. The Tigers won the second 25-18. Mississippi State rallied in the third, with nine ties, before Auburn secured the 25-23 win.

Lindsey Mangelson led the Bulldogs with eight kills. Gha’Naye Whitfield-Moss had seven kills and four total blocks, while Paloma Routaboul and Olivia Stant each recorded five kills. Stant added two blocks, including one solo.

McKenna Yates led Mississippi State with 15 digs, and Erin Kline had a team-high 16 assists. Mary Neal and Bernardita Aguilar each served two aces.

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