Good morning! Students — make sure to PACK THE HUMP this Saturday as the No. 14 Bulldogs host No. 6 Kentucky!

What else did we throw into today’s Bulldog Brew?

⚾️ Rooker cashes in
🏀 Dream realized
🐶 And much, much more!

🎙️ DEAR OL’ STATE

Dear Ol’ State: No. 11 Bulldog Tennis Eyes Another Special Season. Mississippi State men’s tennis has established itself as one of the country’s best programs and the No. 11 Bulldogs are eyeing another special season. Ahead of MSU’s opener on Sunday, head coach Matt Roberts as well as associate head coach Jake Jacoby and assistant Trevor Gotkowski join Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery to discuss this year’s group.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Road Dub. No. 14 Mississippi State men’s hoops ran its win streak to eight games and its overall record to 14-1 on Tuesday thanks to its 76-64 on the road at Vanderbilt. RJ Melendez led the way for the Bulldogs with 19 points, followed by Cameron Matthews (16 points) and Claudell Harris Jr. (13 points) in double figures.

🔼 One Of The Best. Josh Hubbard was recognized as one of the best college basketball players in the country by national experts on Tuesday, as the guard was named to the prestigious John R. Wooden Top 25 Midseason Watch List.

🔼 Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Congratulations to Diamond Dawg alum Brent Rooker, who signed a five-year, $60 million extension with the Athletics this week!

Rooker was one of the best hitters in the American League last year in Oakland, hitting .293 with 39 home runs, 112 RBI and a .927 OPS.

🔼 Dream Come True. Tolu Smith III is headed to the NBA — the Bulldog alum has signed a two-way contract with the Detroit Pistons!

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Touch ‘Em All. Today’s trivia question…How many home runs did Brent Rooker hit in his final season in Starkville?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of the Bulldog Brew to see if you know your stuff!

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Wednesday, January 8
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Thursday, January 9
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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: 23!

Rooker led the SEC in seven offensive categories that season — batting average, hits, slugging percentage, on-base percentage, doubles, home runs and total bases. No wonder he was the SEC Player of the Year!

🐶 Have a great Wednesday, y'all!