Good morning! Bulldog soccer’s Maddy Anderson has rewritten the record books as a goalkeeper, but the best part is that with another year on the horizon, she’s just getting started.

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

⛳️ Bulldogs advance to NCAA Championship
🥎 Softball recap
 🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 ALL-ACCESS

All-Access: First Responders HR Derby. Following the Bulldog's exciting win in softball against Florida, The Starkville Police and Fire departments went up against each other in their annual home-run derby.

🎥 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

🔼 On To The Next. For the third consecutive season, Bulldog women’s golf is headed to the NCAA Championships! State finished fourth at Bermuda Run, led by the SEC Player of the Year, Julia Lopez Ramirez, who finished tied for third at 8-under after carding three rounds under par. Surapa Janthamunee also finished inside the top ten at 5-under-par. As one of the top five teams in the region, the Bulldogs advanced to play at the Omni Las Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, Calif., next weekend.

📊 Check out the final leaderboard from Bermuda Run

🔼 Through The Late Night. In the final game on day one of the SEC Tournament, the Bulldogs fought hard but fell 8-4 against South Carolina. The Gamecocks jumped out to a seven-run lead, but Madisyn Kennedy launched a three-run home run in the bottom of the fifth to keep State in the game. From there, the Bulldogs were unable to plate any more runs. Now, the team will await its postseason destination on Sunday night during the NCAA Selection Show at 6 p.m. on ESPN2.

🔼 Postseason Posts. After a week of rest, the Bulldogs are headed to Gainesville, Florida for the 2024 SEC Championships. State concluded the regular season at home at the Maroon and White Invite where Jordan Ware highlighted the meet with a first-place finish in the 100m. Following the SEC Championships, athletes who rank in the top 48 of the South Region will travel to Lexington, Kentucky for the second post-season competition, NCAA First Rounds. 

📈 Check out where the men’s team landed in the USTFCCCA Poll heading into the SEC Championships

🔼 The Extended Cut. The Diamond Dawgs secured the series victory over top 25-ranked Alabama last weekend to improve to 14-10 in the SEC and 22-8 while playing at Dudy Noble Field. Check out an extended cut of highlights of the Bulldogs’ performance in front of the Maroon and White.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Speedy Fast. The last time Jordan Ware stepped onto the track, he captured gold in the 100m with an all-time performance.

Our question today: do you know where Ware’s time ranks all-time?

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

Thursday, May 9

👟 Track and Field @ SEC Outdoor Championships in Gainesville, FL | Watch

Friday, May 10

👟 Track and Field @ SEC Outdoor Championships in Gainesville, FL | Watch
⚾️ Baseball vs. Arkansas @ 6:30pm in Fayetteville, AR | Listen | Live Stats

Saturday, May 11

👟 Track and Field @ SEC Outdoor Championships in Gainesville, FL | Watch
🎾 Men’s Tennis vs. Ohio State @ 11:00am in Columbus, OH | Watch | Live Stats
⚾️ Baseball vs. Arkansas @ 6:00pm in Fayetteville, AR | Listen | Live Stats

Sunday, May 12

⚾️ Baseball vs. Arkansas @ 2:00pm in Fayetteville, AR | Listen | Live Stats

🐶 Click here to see the full Mississippi State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Fifth!

Jordan Ware ran his 100m race in 10.09w to rank fifth in the Mississippi State Track and Field record books.

🐶 Have a great Thursday, y'all!