The Morning Bell: Thursday, November 9, 2023
Today is . . . World Freedom Day
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Today's Schedule
- No games scheduled
Bulldogs Results
Basketball: Men's Basketball took down Arizona State 71-56. This season opener was a great opportunity for the Bulldogs to come out strong against the Sun Devils. Transfer guard Trey Fort put up 21 points, leading the team in scoring. Mississippi State ended the half on a 30-8 run with a buzzer-beater by guard Dashawn Davis. Mississippi State starters took advantage of their possessions and ran the clock down to secure a big win.
Volleyball: The Bulldogs took a loss to South Carolina at home in Newell-Grissom stadium. The first two sets went to Gamecocks 25-21 and 30-28. South Carolina took the third set with a 27-25 victory. The Bulldogs are 11-13 overall and 4-10 in conference play, while the Gamecocks are 10-13 overall and 4-10 in SEC play. The Bulldogs will play again Wednesday against No. 24 Auburn (6 p.m. on SEC Network+).
Did You Notice?
- Mississippi State softball was signed the nation's No. 15 recruiting class on National Signing Day. Nine players were added to its 2024 class, six of whom have been ranked by Extra Inning Softball as Top 100 prospects. These recruits come together from all over the country including: Mississippi, Alabama, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Texas and Wisconsin. The class has two pitchers, a pair of catchers, three outfielders and a pair of infielders.
- The MSU soccer team added seven new players onto the team during National Signing Day. Kara Harris, Sierra Bergen, Ellie Pitts, Lauren Taylor, Leah Varela, Charlotte Grim, and Kennedy Husbands have secured their spots as Bulldogs. Head coach James Armstrong and his coaching team celebrate as they prepare for next season with these excellent additions to the team.
- Canada Basketball announced that Mississippi State women's basketball assistant coach Murriel Page will rejoin the Canadian Senior Women's National Team coaching staff ahead of the 2024 FIBA Women's Pre-Olympic Qualifying Tournament this week.
Quote of The Day
"I want to express my gratitude to our dedicated staff for their tireless efforts in assembling a team of not only outstanding ballplayers but also exceptional young women. We can't wait to see the impact they make in Starkville both on and off the field." — MSU soccer coach Samantha Ricketts regarding the 2024 recruiting class and her coaching staff.