The Maroon Alert system reported a possible attempted abduction behind Sessums Hall at 11:39 p.m. on Wednesday.
At 11:57 p.m., Mississippi State University Police Department dispatcher Nick Guyton said the event is under investigation. 
According to the Maroon Alert system, a person walking behind Sessums Hall reported an unidentified black male wearing a gray shirt tried to grab the victim. The male released the victim and ran toward Burger King. 
A resident of Sessums Hall said an African-American male jumped out from between two cars, grabbed the victim, hoisted her onto his shoulder and started to run. The victim started to scream, when an unidentified male ran up to help her, and the perpetrator dropped the victim.
Bill Kibler, vice president for Student Affairs, said the investigative arms of MSU Police Department are viewing video footage, but the investigation is still on-going. He said the victim was not injured.
Editor-in-chief Kaitlyn Byrne contributed information to this article.
This article has been updated.