Good morning! It’s one of the coolest traditions in all of sports, and what better time to have it happen than during military appreciation weekend? Check out not one, not two, but the three flyovers from Opening Weekend at The Dude.

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

⚾️ Opening Weekend at The Dude
🏀 Bulldog basketball keeps on rolling
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 THE DUDES

The Dudes: The Road Starts Here. In the premiere episode of "The Dudes," the Mississippi State Baseball Team reveals their motivations for choosing the Bulldogs. From the electric fanbase to the iconic Dudy Noble stadium and the tight-knit team atmosphere, players share the real reasons behind their choice. Get ready for an inside look at their mission back to Omaha, driven by a shared belief in the team's exceptional potential.

🎥 ROUNDING THIRD

Rounding Third: Madisyn Kennedy. Associate head coach Tyler Bratton returns for another season of Rounding Third! Mike Richey joins him as his co-host for the year, and Madisyn Kennedy is this season's first guest. Hear more about Kennedy's transition across the infield to first base and her recent engagement.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Hail At The Hump. The Bulldogs kept the momentum rolling in the team’s hard-fought 71-67 win over Arkansas to record the third-straight conference win. State has won nine of the last 11 meetings over Arkansas since the 2015-16 season, highlighted by five straight victories at The Hump. Cameron Matthews stuffed the stat sheet, tallying a double-double with 17 points, and 10 rebounds, and added three assists and a block. Josh Hubbard led the team with a clutch 19-point performance with a team-high three made 3-pointers. The win brought the Bulldogs’ record to 17-8 on the season, and next up, State will take on rival Ole Miss on Wednesday at 8 p.m.

📚️ Read more about the incredible Josh Hubbard and his performance against Arkansas

🔼 Viva Las Dawgs. Bulldog softball wrapped up its trip abroad at the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge with two postponed/canceled games and two top-15 wins. Friday’s games against UC Davis and UC San Diego were shifted due to weather, so the challenge started with a meeting with No. 8 Clemson. Thanks to seven of the nine Bulldog starters earning a hit and four errors by the Tigers, State pulled off the 6-3 upset win. In the next game against No. 13 Utah, the Bulldogs extended their win streak after a six-inning 10-2 win behind Josey Marron’s pitching and an explosion from the bats that included a three-run home run from Jessie Blaine. Wrapping up the tournament, State suffered its first loss of the season to UC Davis. The Bulldogs will return to the States and will kick off the Mary Nutter Collegiate Classic on Thursday in California.

🔼 Starting Off Strong. The Diamond Dawgs won their first series of the 2024 season on Sunday afternoon after defeating Air Force, 10-2. Bulldog fans came together to set the Opening Weekend attendance record with 33,942 faithful coming to The Dude over the three-game stretch. The Bulldogs used a five-run fifth inning to pull away from the Falcons and secure the lead for good. Hunter Hines capped off the weekend with a three-hit performance while three State players, including Connor Hujsak, finished the game with two RBIs. The pitching staff came away with 18 strikeouts in the final game as starter Jurrangelo Cijntje led the team with eight.

🔼 Sunday Split. Mississippi State dropped the first match of a doubleheader to Baylor 4-1 but bounced back to take the 4-1 win over Bellarmine to split the Sunday matches. Duo Alexandra Mikhailuk and Athina Pitta recorded two doubles wins on the day and a pair of singles wins to help propel the Bulldogs to victory in match two. State will hit the road for a twin bill in The Big Easy on Friday as the team takes on Tulane followed by a nightcap against New Orleans.

🔼 Working Overtime. State women's basketball fell in overtime, 75-71, at Ole Miss on Sunday to split the regular season series after taking one at home earlier this year. Senior guard Jerkaila Jordan finished with a team-high 18 points and six rebounds in 40 minutes, while forward Erynn Barnum turned in 16 points and six rebounds. The Bulldogs now stand at 20-7 overall and 7-5 in SEC play. Next up, the team will take on Kentucky inside The Hump on Thursday at 6:30 p.m.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

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🐶 DAWG DAILY

Today’s Dawg Daily: A Full Bulldog Weekend. It was a busy weekend for Bulldog Athletics, so tune in for the full weekend recap. Everything from the diamond to the hardwood, Joey and Jalyn have got you covered.

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Monday, Feb. 19

⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Watersound Invitational in Panama City Beach, FL

Tuesday, Feb. 20

⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Watersound Invitational in Panama City Beach, FL

⚾️ Baseball vs. Austin Peay @ 4:00pm in Starkville, MS | Tickets | Live Stats

Wednesday, Feb. 21

⛳️ Men’s Golf @ Watersound Invitational in Panama City Beach, FL

⚾️ Baseball vs. Austin Peay @ 4:00pm in Starkville, MS | Tickets | Live Stats

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Ole Miss @ 8:00pm in Starkville, MS | Tickets | Watch | Listen | Live Stats

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🐶 Have a great Monday, y'all!