Bulldog Brew 8/7: Moving On

Today, Peters advances to javelin finals in Paris and an update on the Bulldog softball pros

Good morning! Bulldog soccer is ready to make waves as the team heads into 2024 with a No. 18 ranking in the United Soccer Coaches Preseason Poll.

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

🏅 Peters advances to javelin finals in Paris
🥎 Bulldog softball pro update
🐶 And much, much more!

🎥 ALL-ACCESS

All-Access: The London Tour. As the season approaches, it’s time to take a look back a the team’s spring break trip. The unforgettable experience for our Bulldog soccer club traveled to London to play a few games in the sport's homeland. Hear about the highlights as Macey Hodges, Maddie Anderson, and James Armstrong tell us about their trip across the pond.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Moving On. Mississippi State’s two-time NCAA javelin champion and two-time world champion, Anderson Peters, tossed a season-best 88.63m on his first attempt, well beyond the automatic qualifying mark of 84.00m. His throw was the second-longest of the qualifying round. He boasts the longest personal best of anyone in the field, but it has been two years since he tossed the 93.07m mark that stands as No. 5 in world history. Peters will attempt to reach the top of the podium in the finals on Thursday.

🔼 Action on the Diamond. Mississippi State softball announced seven exhibition games at Nusz Park this fall, including two Saturday doubleheaders. For the second year in a row, the fall slate begins with a game against Wallace State CC. The teams will play at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 20 to kick off a busy first two weeks of the fall. To close the fall slate, MSU welcomes Northwest Mississippi CC at 4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 18.

🔼 Fall Camp Frames. State football camp is in the heat of action, both literally and figuratively. Check out some of the latest photos from camp that show how hard the team is working in preparation for the first game of the season just 24 days away.

🔼 Series Secured. As summer softball winds to a close, it’s time to check on the Pro Dawgs out on the diamond.

🥎 Brylie St. Clair and Aspen Wesley played key defensive roles in the Texas Monarchs' series victory over the Coastal Bend Tidal Wave over the weekend. Wesley started the opening game on Thursday night, tossing six innings and keeping the Monarchs in the game while St. Clair played errorless defense, recording nine putouts in center field which included throwing out a runner at home in the 8-0 victory.

🥎 Former Mississippi State catcher Mia Davidson-Smith continues to find ways on base while playing with Athletes Unlimited. Her team went 2-1 in Week 2, and she totaled 210 points. Davidson-Smith will now play as a member of Team Lorenz (Gold), captained by former Florida outfielder Amanda Lorenz.

🥎 After winning the AFP Champion Cup last week, Chloe Malau'ulu and the Oklahoma City Spark closed their season with a two-game exhibition series against All-Army Softball. Malau'ulu went 1-for-2 in the series with a run scored.

🔼 Dear Ol’ State. Football camp coverage rolls along on the Dear Ol' State podcast as Joel Coleman brings fans three more Bulldog interviews. Hear from cornerback Kelley Jones, offensive lineman Makylan Pounders and offensive line coach Cody Kennedy on the latest episode.

🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA

Name The Pro Dawg. Today’s trivia question…which former Diamond Dawg tallied 11 home runs, 34 hits and 30 RBI during the month of July?

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

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🥇 BULLDOGS AT THE PARIS OLYMPICS

Wednesday, August 7

👟 Men’s 800m First Round (Navasky Anderson & Marco Arop)

Thursday, August 8

👟 Men’s Javelin Finals @ 1:25 p.m. (Anderson Peters)

📆 LOOKING AHEAD

Thursday, August 15

⚽️ Soccer vs. Baylor @ 6:30pm in Starkville, MS

Sunday, August 18

⚽️ Soccer vs. Northwestern State @ 1:00pm in Starkville, MS

Thursday, August 22

⚽️ Soccer vs. Charlotte @ 6:00pm in Charlotte, NC

Saturday, August 24

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

Saturday, August 31

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

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Brent Rooker!

🐶 Have a great Wednesday, y'all!