Bayou Brew 7/9: Not Dunne Yet

Today, one Tiger returns, three are headed to SEC Media Days, and more.

Good Morning! She’s not Dunne yet! Olivia Dunne announced that she will return for her final season of collegiate gymnastics! Hear her announcement:

What else is Brewin’ today?

🏈 Talking season coming soon
🤸 Louisiana’s best
🐯 And much, much more!

Geaux Big With B. On the latest episode of Geaux Big with B, get to know Jurnee Robinson, LSU Volleyball's sophomore star. In 2023, Robinson was named AVCA South Freshman of the Year and an SEC All-Freshman Team selection after averaging 3.87 kills and 4.46 points per set. The Simpsonville, S.C. native is back and ready to lead the Tigers to new heights.

📈 STOCK UP

🔼 Three Cheers. Three LSU football players will join Coach Brian Kelly at SEC Media Days next week! Quarterback Garrett Nussmeier, linebacker Harold Perkins Jr., and tight end Mason Taylor will represent the Tigers at the Omni Hotel. LSU’s rotation will run on Monday from 10 a.m. until 12:55 p.m. on the SEC Network.

🔼  Bryant’s Boot. LSU gymnast Haleigh Bryant has won the 2024 Allstate Sugar Bowl’s James J. Corbett Award, making her the top female amateur athlete in Louisiana! Last season, she became the first LSU gymnast to record All-America honors on every event and the all-around in the regular and postseason. She has also won the 2024 AAI Award, Honda Award, and SEC Gymnast of the Year.

🔼 Duop Down Under. Former LSU men’s basketball player Duop Reath will be playing with Team Australia at the 2024 Paris Olympics! The former Tiger will look for a second-straight medal performance with the team. He spent last NBA season with the Portland Trailblazers. Men’s basketball pool play begins on July 27.

🔼 A Star Was Born. Former Tiger Angel Reese is having a strong summer! She was named Rookie of the Month for June and a WNBA All-Star in the same day! She proceeded to become the WNBA record-holder for most consecutive double-doubles with 13.

🤔 TIGER TRIVIA

Today’s trivia question…

How many LSU gymnasts have won the Corbett Award?

Think you know it? Scroll to the bottom of this email for the answer!

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📅 COMING SOON…

🏈 COUNTDOWN TO KICKOFF — 54 DAYS
🐯 LSU vs. USC
📅 September 1, 2024 @ 6:30 p.m.
📺 ABC
🏟️ Allegiant Stadium — Las Vegas, Nevada

🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Four — Haleigh Bryant, Susan Jackson, Sarah Finnegan, and Ashleigh Gnat.

🐯 Have a great Tuesday, y'all!