Articles by Adam Minichino
Acker provides spark for Patriots in big home win
Eli Acker sensed his team needed a spark.
With 5 minutes, 29 seconds remaining in the third quarter, the Heritage Academy junior stepped into the second block on the right lane, bent at the waist, and turned to his left. He locked eyes with teammate Moak Griffin and mouthed the words, “Let’s go.”
The spark didn’t come immediately.
Humble beginnings pave way to Starkville for Armstrong
STARKVILLE — Humble beginnings for James Armstrong have paved a road to Starkville.
Hoppa believes MSU has found right fit with Armstrong
Karen Hoppa believes James Armstrong is ready.
Chances for others to shine after Bulldogs lose Bibby
STARKVILLE
Vic Schaefer doesn’t have any doubt the Mississippi State women’s basketball team will respond.
Faced with the prospect of a possible season-ending injury to Chloe Bibby, No. 7 MSU answered the call Thursday in an 89-74 victory against then-No. 15 South Carolina before a crowd of 10,006 at Humphrey Coliseum.
No. 7 Bulldogs looking to change plans after losing Bibby for season
STARKVILLE — To the left, Myah Taylor worked at the top of the key and fired passes to Anriel Howard.
Notebook: McCowan continues to collect awards
STARKVILLE — Teaira McCowan continues to add to her accomplishments.
Player of Week: Truelock helps anchor Caledonia soccer team
CALEDONIA — Listening has helped Lizzie Truelock experience an epiphany this season.
Minichino column: Bulldogs look to regroup after season-ending injury
Former Georgia women’s basketball Andy Landers always is a great person to talk to for insight.
No. 7 MSU’s toughness wins out vs. No. 15 South Carolina
STARKVILLE — Vic Schaefer’s message was clear: The Bulldogs needed to be tougher.
McCowan answers call after Bibby forced to leave
STARKVILLE — Teaira McCowan was ready to step in and do her part.
MSU uses more zone to slow down South Carolina
STARKVILLE — There’s always work to be done when you’re the hunted.
No. 15 South Carolina visits No. 7 MSU in SEC showdown
STARKVILLE — The stack of papers adjacent to the left hand of Vic Schaefer indicated the Mississippi State women’s basketball team wasn’t preparing for just another opponent.
Women’s game needs more rivalries like MSU-South Carolina
The biggest rivalry in women’s college basketball used to be Connecticut vs. Tennessee.
Growing confidence helps MSU’s Carter settle down
AUBURN, Ala. — Jessika Carter reminds herself to slow down whenever she feels the need to do something quickly.
Shorter will leave Noxubee County for Louisville
Tyrone Shorter has grown intimately familiar with the Louisville High School football program over the years.
Caledonia’s Pettigrew will play at The W
CALEDONIA — Team is an important word to Hanna Pettigrew, even if the Caledonia High School senior doesn’t know it.
If you want to know what team means to Pettigrew, ask Allen Greenhaw, who coached Pettigrew starting in 2009 with Columbus United up until last year.
No. 7 MSU women make it 20 straight regular-season league wins by topping Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — Pushing the tempo can be the best weapon against an opponent that loves to use pressure defense.
Notebook: McCowan reverts to old form in No. 7 MSU’s rout of Auburn
AUBURN, Ala. — Teaira McCowan said she didn’t feel any different Monday night.
No. 7 MSU will try to extend SEC streak at Auburn
STARKVILLE — Vic Schaefer and the Mississippi State women’s basketball team don’t want to become “spoiled.”
