5/22/2003 - In the opening round of the SEC Tournament, freshman Thomas Berkery stepped up big time as State battled ole miss in extra innings.
Mississippi State ended the 2003 regular season with a 17-12 SEC record (38-16 overall), good enough for the #4 seed in the 8-team SEC Tournament. In the opening round, they faced the 5-seed, ole miss.
Previously in 2003, State swept the series in oxford, but dropped the mid-week Mayor's Trophy game in Jackson.
Rain delayed the typical Wednesday start of the tournament, and action began on Thursday May 22, with State and ole miss taking the field for game three.