Bulldog Brew 3/5: Meant To Be

Today, a recap from round one at the Darius Rucker Invitational and Dylan Cupp is where he was always supposed to land

Good morning! Over the weekend, the Bulldogs out on the diamond went a combined 9-0 in Starkville, allowing just 11 total runs. Check out these highlight reels from Bulldog baseball and softball’s winning weekend.

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

⛳️ Recap from round one at the Darius Rucker Invitational
⚾️ Cupp is where he was always meant to be
 🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 THE DUDES

The Dudes: The Road Starts Here (S.1 E.1). 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.

🎥 ONE

One: Bittersweet (S.1 E.14). In the special Friday edition of "One," the 14th episode takes a heartfelt dive into Senior Day against Mizzou. Join Erynn Barnum, Jerkaila Jordan, Jessika Carter, and Lauren Park Lane as they reflect on what being a senior means to them and share their anticipated feelings. The episode captures bittersweet moments, featuring insights from teammates and Sam Purcell on the impactful leadership of these seniors and their cherished memories together.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Serious Swing. Bulldog women’s golf completed its first round at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate with a 1-under par round, good for fifth place in the team standings. As for the individual standings, State’s Julia Lopez Ramirez fired off the best score of day one with a 4-under par, 67 to sit in a tie for first place. This marked her best round of the spring thus far and the eighth time in her career that she has shot a 67. Lopez Ramirez carded five birdies throughout the day, leading the team. Avery Weed finished the day at even-par for a team-high ninth round of par or better this season, and Surapa Janthamunee finished her day one over.

📊 See the full standings after day one at the Darius Rucker Intercollegiate

🔼 Meant To Be. The Diamond Dawg’s freshman shortstop, Dylan Cupp, has waited five years to step onto Dudy Noble Field. Through the team’s first 12 games, Cupp has made an impact on the field he has had dreams of since he started high school. Other opportunities came calling during his high school days as pro scouts were looking to land him in the 2023 MLB Draft. As impressive of a feat as that would be, it meant he would have to give up the dream he had of playing at The Dude — one that he said he would regret. In his first game in the Maroon and White, he helped State secure a victory by drawing three walks and adding one run. Those little things proved to be huge and showed Starkville that the freshman was ready for college ball.

🗣️ "[Starkville] is the best place in the world. And it's just a blessing that I get to come here every day." - Dylan Cupp

📚️ Read more about Cupp’s decision to play at State and what the coaching staff thinks of him through the first dozen games of the season

🔼 What A Moment. The countdown of the 10 best moments from Mississippi State soccer’s historic season is winding to a close. No. 2 on the list is one that made history for the Bulldogs during the NCAA Tournament. Watch this highlight clip of one of the best moments of the season — one that the Maroon and White faithful won’t soon forget.

📆 The Bulldogs are headed to London for its first international trip of 2024

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

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📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Tuesday, March 5

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in Hilton Head, SC

⚾️ Baseball vs. Southern Miss @ 6:00pm in Pearl, MS | Listen

Wednesday, March 6

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Darius Rucker Intercollegiate in Hilton Head, SC

🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M @ 8:00pm in College Station, TX | Listen | Live Stats

Thursday, March 7

🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Texas A&M @ 11:00am in Greenville, SC | Watch 

🐶 Have a great Tuesday, y'all!