Sixth-ranked Alabama soccer wrapped up its regular season schedule with a 1-0 defeat against Mississippi State on Sunday afternoon in Starkville. The Crimson Tide finished conference play holding a 14-4-0 overall record and a 7-3-0 mark in Southeastern Conference action, securing the second-best season in program history despite the late setback.
The decisive moment arrived in the 25th minute when the Bulldogs capitalized on a corner kick, sending a header past the defense to grab a 1-0 advantage. That first-half strike marked only the second time this season that Alabama found itself trailing at halftime, putting the visitors in unfamiliar territory on the road. Mississippi State, improving to 9-2-6 overall and 3-1-6 in conference play, defended the lead for the remainder of the contest.
Following the break, the Crimson Tide out-shot the hosts 8-2 in the second half and registered a 3-0 advantage in shots on goal. Despite generating several promising scoring opportunities, the visiting side could not break through. The result closed out a conference stretch that included seven SEC victories—the program’s highest conference win total since posting a 10-0 record during the 2022 campaign.
We finished tied for second in the SEC after being picked ninth in the preseason poll. Credit to Mississippi State. They played hard today. They got the early goal on us and then sat back and defended. We had a couple great looks, but we just weren't good enough to convert them today.
Regular Season Achievements and Postseason Outlook
Finishing tied for second place in the SEC standings represents a rise for a squad that was picked ninth in the preseason poll. The team achieved just its second shutout loss of the year.
Mississippi State Soccer ends the regular season with a HUGE win against #6 Alabama today💪💪
With the regular slate now officially in the books, the program plans to take a few days off to rest and recover before shifting full attention toward the upcoming postseason tournament.
Upcoming SEC Tournament Schedule
Looking ahead to the postseason bracket, the Crimson Tide will travel to Pensacola, Fla., for the 2026 SEC Soccer Tournament. Opening tournament action is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10, where Alabama will face Auburn or LSU with kickoff slated for 2 p.m. CT.
