No. 17 Ole Miss defeated Murray State on Wednesday, March 5, securing their ninth win at home this season with an 8-7 victory that extended into 10 innings.
The Rebels struck first in the bottom of the first inning. Mitchell Sanford led off with a single and quickly put pressure on the Murray State defense with his speed on the bases. With one out, Ryan Moerman came through with a well-placed double to left field, bringing Sanford home to give the Rebels an early 1-0 lead.
Murray State responded in the top of the third. Conner Cunningham reached base, and Carson Garner delivered a sharp single to right field, allowing Cunningham to cross the plate and even the score at 1-1.