BULLDOG BITS

Men’s Tennis

Sunday was certainly a success for Mississippi State men's tennis. The Bulldogs (8-1) proved they could win inside as well as outside during their doubleheader sweep of Presbyterian and Jackson State. MSU blanked the Blue Hose 7-0 inside the Rula Tennis Pavilion to start the morning and finished off the Tigers 6-1 outdoors at the Pitts Tennis Centre later that afternoon.

After clinching both singles and doubles and also earning a ranked singles win during the victory over Tulane on Friday, Nemanja Malesevic continued to carry that momentum into Sunday's match against Presbyterian (2-6). Malesevic knocked off his fellow countryman Dusan Milanovic in straight sets 6-2, 6-4 to clinch the match for the Bulldogs and also clinched the doubles point with his 6-1 victory with partner Carles Hernandez over 22nd-ranked Milanovic and Max Benson.

Petar Jovanovic and Gregor Ramskogler claimed the first doubles victory of the day, shutting out Sebastian Dominguez and Javier Matos 6-0.

Ramskogler was also the first singles player to secure a win, defeating David Mamalat 6-4, 6-0. Benito Sanchez Martinez wasn't too far behind after topping Teo Cariov 6-1, 6-1 before Malesevic clinched things for Mississippi State.

Ewen Lumsden also won in straight sets 6-4, 6-2 over Matos, as did Hernandez against Dominguez 6-4, 6-1. Jovanovic, ranked 107th nationally, closed out the shutout with his 6-2, 4-6, 1-0(3) victory against Benson.

Things did not start off as well in the Bulldogs' second match against Jackson State (0-2). Ramskogler and Jovanovic won 7-5 over Raul Centeno and Francisco Vargas but MSU fell in its other two matches and dropped just the second point in school history to the Tigers in seven total meetings.

The doubles match the Bulldogs did win was big for historical purposes as Ramskogler moved to No. 2 all-time in school history with his 58th career dual match doubles victory. He needs two more to tie Niclas Braun (2016-19) for the most at MSU.

The Bulldogs were able to bounce back with a clean sweep in singles. Patrick Lazo swung the momentum back to the home team with his 6-2, 6-0 victory over Carlos Castillo to earn his first dual match win of the season.

Ramskogler followed suit with a 6-2, 6-1 win over Richy Gamo, Sanchez Martinez pummeled Alejandro Pimilla 6-2, 6-0 and Jovanovic clinched things with his 6-1, 6-2 victory over Vargas at the No. 1 position for his 12th consecutive singles win.

Hernandez conquered Centeno 6-2, 6-2 and Lumsden closed out the twinbill with his 6-2, 6-2 triumph of Jesus Gonzales.

Super Bulldog Weekend

Headlined by an on-field concert with country music sensation Brett Eldredge at Dudy Noble Field, the 37th annual Super Bulldog Weekend, presented by Pearl River Resort, will be held April 14-16, on Mississippi State's campus.

Bulldog fans have plenty to look forward to during the spring homecoming tradition with softball, baseball and women's tennis all competing against Southeastern Conference opposition throughout the weekend. Additionally, football will host their annual Maroon and White Spring Game, while volleyball will host Ole Miss in a spring exhibition match at Newell-grissom.

Chris Lemonis' 2023 Diamond Dawgs will host in-state foe Ole Miss for a three-game SEC set at The Dude. Following Saturday's game, fans who were in attendance will be treated to an on-field concert with Brett Eldredge. No separate tickets for the concert will be sold.

Coming off its NCAA Super Regional appearance a season ago, Samantha Ricketts' nationally ranked softball program welcomes Alabama to Nusz Park for a three-game series.

Head football coach Zach Arnett's 2023 squad is set to hold its spring game at noon on Saturday, April 15, at Davis Wade Stadium. Admission for all fans is free.

Led by Daryl Greenan, women's tennis will play two matches at the A.J. Pitts Tennis Centre as part of the exciting weekend. The Bulldogs will face Georgia on Friday, April 14, at 4 p.m., and Tennessee on Sunday, April 16. Admission to all home matches is free.

Julie Darty Dennis' volleyball team will host Ole Miss at The Griss on Saturday at noon. Admission to the scrimmage is free.