Good morning! There was cause for celebration all across Starkville this weekend, and not only because each program in action took home wins. Bulldog men’s tennis, women’s tennis and softball celebrated one of their greatest accomplishments: graduation.

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

🎾 Bulldogs advance to Sweet 16
⚾️ Diamond Dawg recap
 🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 ALL-ACCESS

All-Access: Howell Trophy. The Howell Trophy is an award given annually to the best men's college basketball player in the state of Mississippi by the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, and this year’s winner was none other than Josh Hubbard.

🎥 THE DUDES

The Dudes: Grand Purpose (S.1 E.4). In this episode, we follow Burke Masters from his iconic grand slam to send the Bulldogs to Omaha to his unexpected path as a Catholic priest and now as the Chicago Cubs' team Chaplain. Reflecting on his college years, Masters shares how baseball instilled in him values that still resonate today. Integrating his love for the game with his spiritual calling, he finds fulfillment in guiding players both on and off the field. Through his story, we witness the seamless blending of sportsmanship, faith, and the unwavering belief in God's plan that defines Masters' remarkable journey.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Oh, How Sweet It Is. Mississippi State senior duo, Nemanja Malesevic and Carles Hernandez, won their final two singles matches at home mere minutes apart to clinch the Starkville Regional championship 4-0 over Middle Tennessee and send 15^th-ranked Bulldog men’s tennis back to the Sweet 16 for the fifth time in the last six seasons.

🗣️ "I'm really proud of the seniors being the last two to make a push. I'm happy for 'Memo' and Carles and all they've done for the program. Now it's onto the next step of the journey for this year." - Matt Roberts, head coach

State shutout both opponents in the Starkville Regional by a combined score of 8-0 and improved to 19-7 on the year. Now, the Bulldogs advance to take on top-ranked Ohio State in Columbus, Ohio, next Saturday at 11 a.m. 

🎥 Check out the highlights from the Starkville Regional

🔼 Series Taken. The Diamond Dawgs took home the series win this weekend against No. 23-ranked Alabama with wins on Friday and Saturday. The win in game two of the series was the Dawgs' fifth straight, and after the series finally, the team improved to 32-16 overall and 14-10 in SEC play. Mississippi State is back in action on Friday in Fayetteville as they take on the Arkansas Razorbacks.

🔼 High Note. After Georgia split the series on Saturday, State softball came back on Sunday to take the final series of the regular season with a 2-1 win. The Maroon and White struck first, scoring each of their two runs in the first inning off a two-run home run from Matalasi Faapito. In the circle, Aspen Wesley put together a complete game win, surrendering only four hits, one run and striking out eight batters. MSU will begin the SEC Tournament on Wednesday, May 8 as the No. 6 seed and will go up against No. 11 seed South Carolina.

🏆️ Check out the SEC Tournament bracket

🔼 Off and Swinging. Bulldog women’s golf will begin its run in the NCAA Tournament today at the Bermuda Run Regional in North Carolina. The Bermuda Run Regional is a loaded field that consists of six total conference champions, the most of any regional. The champions include No. 3 Wake Forest (ACC), No. 10 Texas (Big 12), Delaware (CAA), Charleson Southern (Big South), Navy (Patriot League) and the Bulldogs who enter as the No. 4 seed in the region.

🏌️‍♀️ See State’s lineup for Bermuda Run

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

One For The History Books. Bulldog softball pitcher Aspen Wesley had a stellar season this year, and in the process, broke a pair of school records.

Our question today: do you know which school records Aspen Wesley set this season during SEC play?

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

Monday, May 6

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ NCAA Regional in Bermuda Run, NC

Tuesday, May 7

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ NCAA Regional in Bermuda Run, NC
🥎 Softball @ SEC Tournament in Auburn, AL

Wednesday, May 8

⛳️ Women’s Golf @ NCAA Regional in Bermuda Run, NC
🥎 Softball @ SEC Tournament in Auburn, AL

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Wins and opposing batting average!

Aspen Wesley set two new school single-season records in SEC play in wins (9) and opposing batting average (.197).

🐶 Have a great Monday, y'all!