Good morning! Listen in to former Bulldog men’s tennis player turned international tennis pro, Nuno Borges, as he explains why Mississippi State was beneficial for his personal success.

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

⚽️ Bulldogs unveil the full 2024 schedule
🥎 Coaching staff is hitting the road
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 THE DUDES

The Dudes: Grand Purpose. 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

🔼 It’s All Coming Together. With the season right around the corner, Bulldog soccer head coach James Armstrong announced the official schedule for the team’s 2024 campaign. Coming off the most successful season in program history, MSU's 2024 schedule features many exciting matchups, promising formidable battles for fans and players to mark on their calendars.

📆 See the full 2024 Bulldog soccer schedule

🔼 Road Trippin’. Bulldog softball assistant coaches Taryne Mowatt-McKinney and Zach Shaw are traveling to Atlanta, Georgia this weekend to scout out some talent. The two will attend the Atlanta Legacy Showcase in search of future members to add to the Bulldog softball team.

🔼 Hop, Skip, and a Jump. No other pitcher made a bigger leap in D1Baseball’s college prospect rankings than Diamond Dawg Khal Stephen. Check out where he lands on the list ahead of the 2024 MLB Draft.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Hard To Beat. Today’s trivia question…fresh off the most successful season in team history, where did the Bulldog soccer team rank after the 2023 season?

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

Saturday, August 24

🏐 Volleyball vs. Memphis @ 4:00pm in Memphis, TN

Saturday, August 31

🏈 Football vs. Eastern Kentucky @ 5:00pm in Starkville, MS

🐶 Click here to see the full Mississippi State Athletics Calendar

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: No. 14!

The Bulldogs are coming off the most successful season in program history where they finished as the consensus No. 14 team in the nation by United Soccer Coaches and Top Drawer Soccer following an appearance in the Sweet 16.

🐶 Have a great weekend, y'all!