Mississippi State 1, Alabama 0: No. 6 Tide Soccer Drops Regular-Season Finale (2026 Recap)
Mississippi State 1, No. 6 Alabama 0. Chiara Tappe’s first-half header was the only goal on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at MSU Soccer Field in Starkville, Miss. Alabama finished the regular season 14-4-0 overall and 7-3-0 in the SEC. Mississippi State moved to 9-2-6 and 3-1-6. The crowd was 283.
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How did Mississippi State beat Alabama?
The goal came off a corner kick. Kyli Switalski served it into the six-yard box and Tappe headed it in at 24:50. Mississippi State’s school site said it was her first official career goal.
Mississippi State outshot Alabama 10-5 in the first half and put all six of its shots on goal in that half. Alabama goalkeeper Madi Munguia made five saves.
Alabama pushed after the break. The Tide outshot the Bulldogs 8-2 in the second half and held a 3-0 edge in shots on goal, but Jenny Harrison stopped all three. She finished with six saves for the shutout. Ashley Roni had four shots, three on goal, and Melina Rebimbas had four shots, two on goal.
Head coach Wes Hart called it “a disappointing way to end the regular season,” per rolltide.com. Alabama finished tied for second in the SEC, and its seven league wins are its most since 2022, per the same recap.
Scoring summary
| Time | Team | Goal | Assist |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24:50 | Mississippi State | Chiara Tappe | Kyli Switalski |
Key stats: Alabama vs. Mississippi State
| Stat | Alabama | Mississippi State |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 0 | 1 |
| Shots | 13 | 12 |
| Shots, 1st half | 5 | 10 |
| Shots, 2nd half | 8 | 2 |
| Shots on goal | 6 | 6 |
| Saves | 5 | 6 |
| Corner kicks | 7 | 7 |
| Fouls | 11 | 15 |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 1 |
Who does Alabama play next?
Alabama is the No. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament in Pensacola, Fla. The Tide plays the Auburn-LSU winner on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. CT, per rolltide.com. TV has not been confirmed here, so check rolltide.com before kickoff.
Read the last soccer recap: Alabama 2, Tennessee 1. Tide volleyball also played Sunday: Mississippi State 3, Alabama 2.
Where should you watch Alabama soccer in Tuscaloosa?
Find a TV and a table in our guide to sports bars in Tuscaloosa, or browse the full Tuscaloosa bars guide. A 2 p.m. Tuesday match is early, so call ahead to ask for the game. For tonight’s deals, see Tuscaloosa bar and food specials for Monday, Nov. 2.
Going out? You must be 21+ to drink. Call UA 348-RIDE at 205-348-7433 or use a rideshare app to get home.
What was the final score of Alabama vs. Mississippi State soccer?
Mississippi State won 1-0 on Nov. 1, 2026, in Starkville.
What is Alabama soccer’s record in 2026?
Alabama finished the regular season 14-4-0 overall and 7-3-0 in the SEC.
When does Alabama play in the SEC Tournament?
The No. 3 seed Tide plays the Auburn-LSU winner on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 2 p.m. CT in Pensacola, Fla.
Scores and statistics are from the official box score. Own a bar or restaurant near campus? Sponsor our game recaps.
Clay.
As founder of TuscaloosaStudentHousing.com, he combines that local knowledge with hands-on research of the Tuscaloosa rental market to publish practical, honest guides for University of Alabama students living off campus.
