The Mississippi State Bulldogs are proving they belong in the postseason conversation. After a solid 2-2 week against ranked opponents, the No. 11 Bulldogs (36-12) remain firmly in the mix to host an NCAA Tournament regional—a feat they haven't achieved since 2021.

Their recent stretch included a statement win over No. 23 Ole Miss in the Governor's Cup on April 28, followed by a competitive series loss at No. 4 Texas (two out of three games) from May 1-3. Under first-year head coach Brian O'Connor, MSU is building momentum at just the right time.

Next up, the Bulldogs welcome Nicholls State (25-22) to Dudy Noble Field on May 5 (6 p.m., SEC Network+). Then comes a crucial home series against No. 6 Auburn from May 7-9—a matchup that could solidify their hosting credentials.

With only two weeks left in the regular season, Mississippi State's path to hosting its first regional in five years looks promising. The latest NCAA Tournament bracket projections still have the Bulldogs as a regional host, a testament to their strong resume and the energy O'Connor has brought to the program.

For fans counting down the days to postseason baseball, the next few games at the friendly confines of Dudy Noble Field will be must-watch action.