No. 11 Mississippi State is back home with a little urgency in its step. At this point in the season, even the midweek games feel heavier, and Tuesday’s matchup with Nicholls comes at a moment when every inning matters for a team trying to steady itself after a hard‑fought weekend at Texas. The Bulldogs are still sitting comfortably inside the national top 12, but this is a week where the schedule tightens. Auburn arrives Thursday for a top‑10 showdown, which turns the Nicholls game into more than a routine non‑conference stop. It’s a chance to reset, clean up some details, and make sure Sunday’s rough finish in Austin doesn’t bleed into the final stretch of regular season. Mississippi State has been strong at home all spring, carrying a 23‑6 record at Dudy Noble Field and eight wins in its last ten games. Tuesday is about keeping that edge while managing the moment, because the next few days will come fast. Here’s everything to know about Tuesday night’s game.…