Good morning! The Volleydawgs got off on the right foot and earned a win in their first exhibition match of the season — a clean 3-0 sweep over Memphis.

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

⚽️ Recap of Bulldog soccer
🏀 New digits for men’s basketball
🐶 And much, much more!

🎙️ DEAR OL’ STATE

Dear Ol’ State: Only One Week Away. This week, the Bulldogs make their return to Davis Wade Stadium. Before the first game week of 2024, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery talk about a few of the things they're most excited about heading into a new campaign, plus hear comments from State strength coach Shaud Williams.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Hard Fought Battle. Bulldog soccer faced its first trial of the 2024 season, falling 2-1 on the road against a veteran Wake Forest opponent. State managed eight shots throughout the match, with four on target including freshman Kara Harris’ first collegiate goal in the 41st minute. The physicality of the match was evident, with both sides combining for 25 fouls. State will return to the pitch on Thursday for Senior Night when they take on Tennessee Tech at 6:30 p.m.

🔼 Certified Winner. Appearing in his professional debut, former Bulldog men’s golfer Hunter Logan won the Gulf States Open Championship. After all was said and done, Logan came into the clubhouse at 10-under par, three strokes ahead of the rest of the leaderboard to earn the victory.

🔼 New Digits. Bulldog men’s basketball is still in the thick of the offseason, but that doesn’t mean the team isn’t already preparing for what’s ahead. With a lineup full of newcomers and veterans alike, check out the numbers the Dawgs will be repping at Humphrey Coliseum for the 2024-25 season.

🔼 Flex On ‘Em. It’s about that time, Bulldog fans. With the first kickoff of the 2024 season less than a week away, get ready for gameday by being at the center of the action. Flex tickets are still available which allows fans eight tickets to any game during the season for just $200. Act now before it’s too late!

🔼 More From Dear Ol’ State. Want to hear more from the HailState+ Podcast Network? Check out another recent episode from the Dear Ol’ State crew. In this episode, Joel Coleman and Logan Lowery take a quick look at the Dawgs' defensive line, then chat with a couple of linemen – Sulaiman Kpaka and Kedrick Bingley-Jones.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

That’s The Goal. Today’s trivia question…how many different Bulldog soccer players have scored a goal this season?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom of the Bulldog Brew to see if you know your stuff!

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📆 THE WEEK AHEAD

Thursday, August 29
⚽️ Soccer vs. Tennessee Tech @ 6:30pm in Starkville, MS | ESPN+ | Live Stats

Friday, August 30
⛳️ Women’s Golf @ Carmel Cup in Pebble Beach, CA
🏐 Volleyball vs. Samford @ 6:00pm in Birmingham, AL | ESPN+ | Live Stats

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Eight!

All eight of Mississippi State's goals in 2024 have come from different players, further highlighting the game changers on and off the pitch. 

🐶 Have a great Monday, y'all!