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Bulldog Brew 9/14: Season's Greeting
Today, two State programs have their schedules set to go
Bulldog Brew Crew
September 14, 2023
Good morning! Between a Maroon Out planned for State soccer on Friday and the Stripeout for Bulldog football on Saturday, Mississippi State fans better be ready to rep State colors all weekend long.
What else did we throw into the Brew today?
⚾️ Mark Your Calendars
🏈 Good Grades
🐶 And much, much more!
🎥 THIS IS MISSISSIPPI STATE
This Is Mississippi State. After starting the Zach Arnett era with a 48-7 victory against Southeastern Louisiana, the Mississippi State Bulldogs turned their attention to the Arizona Wildcats. This was the first true test for a State team looking to prove that they are willing to win by any means necessary.
🎙️ DEAR OL’ STATE
Dear Ol’ State. Ahead of Saturday’s showdown against the LSU Tigers, Joel and Logan welcome on wide receiver Tulu Griffin and safety Marcus Banks to discuss their thoughts on the Saturday’s SEC opener.
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📈 STOCK UP
🔼 Mark Your Calendars. As the Diamond Dawgs prepare for baseball season, the team can rest assured in knowing which SEC foes they will face off against.
The Bulldogs will split their conference games with five series at Dudy Noble Field and five on the road. The schedule features an opening series against the defending National Champion LSU Tigers in Starkville, road games in Oxford, MS and Fayetteville, AR, and the season finale at home against Missouri.
🔼 Good Grades. Two of State football’s impact players on both offense and defense received some national recognition for their play from their Week 2 performances.
🏈 Tulu Griffin was given the fifth highest score, an 84.0 grade, from PFF among all Power-Five wide receivers from his five reception, 83 yard, two touchdown performance against Arizona.
🏈 Shawn Preston Jr., one of State’s lockdown safeties, was given the second highest grade from PFF of any Power-Five safety in the country with a 90.2 score.
🔼 In The Books. Bulldog women’s golf’s wrapped up their second tournament of the season with a 10th place finish in the ANNIKA Intercollegiate. Avery Weed was the low woman on the team after finishing even par for the tournament. Julia Lopez Ramirez continued her streak of even-par finishes with her fifth in a row, and Surapa Janthamunee rounded out the top three Bulldogs with a 1-over par tournament.
Next up, State will travel to Fayetteville, AR for The Blessings Intercollegiate on October 3rd.
🔼 Season’s Greeting. First year head coach Chris Hooshyar and Bulldog women’s tennis is gearing up for the fall season.
State will have seven tournaments this fall through the beginning of November, and will start with their season opener at the Debbie Southern Classic today. The Bulldogs will have a variety of ITA and ITF events, as well as State’s John Cade Invitational in Starkville at the end of next month. The fall season will conclude with the ITA National Fall Championships in San Diego, CA on November 1st.
🗣️ "It is going to be a good opportunity for the girls to see Taylor [Russo] and I in that environment and for us to see what the girls are all about. We have been talking a lot about purpose on the practice court and I can't wait see that transition." - Head coach Chris Hooshyar
🔼 Week’s Best. State golfer Hunter Logan was named the SEC Co-Golfer of the Week thanks to his 11-under tournament score - tied for the lowest 54-hole score in program history.
Logan came away with his first individual win of his collegiate career at the Visit Knoxville Collegiate. He carded a career-high tying 18 birdies in three rounds, and improved his stroke average to 66.33 so far this season, second in the SEC.
🔼 Home Sweet Home. Bulldog volleyball returns home for their first weekend in Starkville in two weeks to host the Maroon & White Invite. The tournament be the last of State’s non-conference schedule. The Volleydawgs will play this evening against Lipscomb for the second time in program history and then on Saturday against Abilene Christian for the first time ever.
🎉 GEAR UP FOR GAME DAY
Our friends at The Lodge by Alumni Hall know that being a Bulldog means more than just the diploma on your wall—it’s a part of who you are. And they’ve got everything you need to make your next tailgate unforgettable.
🤔 BULLDOG TRIVIA
Sneaky Good. Bulldog safety Shawn Preston Jr., as you already saw, has had a solid start to his sixth year as a member of the State defense. Following his performance against Arizona, one of the veterans of this team has marked himself as a leader among the group.
Our question today — do you know how many total tackles Preston Jr. has had so far this season?
Think you know the answer? Scroll on down to the bottom to find out.
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🐶 DAWG DAILY
Today’s Dawg Daily: LSU radio voice, Chris Blair, joins Neil to preview State's SEC opening matchup against LSU.
📆 LOOKING AHEAD
Thursday 9/14
🎾 Men’s Tennis @ ITF Champaign 15K in Champaign, IL
🏐 Volleyball vs. Lipscomb @ 6:00pm in Starkville, MS | Watch | Live Stats
Friday 9/15
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Debbie Southern Classic in Greenville, SC
👟 Cross Country @ The Southern Showcase in Huntsville, AL
🥎 Softball vs. Wallace State CC in Starkville @ 4:00pm CT | Free Admission
🥎 Softball vs. Jones College in Starkville @ 6:00pm CT | Free Admission
⚽️ Soccer vs. Auburn in Starkville @ 6:30pm CT | Watch | Live Stats
Saturday 9/16
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Debbie Southern Classic in Greenville, SC
🏐 Volleyball vs. Abilene Christian in Starkville, MS @ 5:00pm | Watch
Sunday 9/17
🎾 Women’s Tennis @ Debbie Southern Classic in Greenville, SC
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: 10!
As the team’s No. 4 tackles leader, Shawn Preston Jr. has made his presence felt. In addition to his 10 total tackles, he’s racked up two TFLs, an interception, and a forced fumble.
🐶 Have a great Thursday, y'all!