Columbus defense shuts down New Hope; Lady Falcons roll

Phillip Morris loves defense.

Rebels rise up to stun reeling Bulldogs

STARKVILLE — Successful offensive teams set up their opponents and lay the groundwork for the next possession.

Notebook: Newcomers make in impact in first rivalry game

STARKVILLE — Robert Woodard II, Reggie Perry, and Blake Hinson made an impression in their first installment of the Mississippi State-Ole Miss rivalry.

Adult soccer league ready for rebirth in Columbus

Soccer continues to experience a rebirth in the city of Columbus.

Harris’ suggestion sparks MSU’s offense

STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball coach Vic Schaefer is fond of saying he has the best coaching staff in the nation.

No. 7 MSU uses defensive switch down stretch to beat Georgia

STARKVILLE — “It wasn’t our best night” usually is a good indication bad news is coming.

Taylor feels Georgia has learned from losses

Joni Taylor talked in October about a change in attitude for the Georgia women’s basketball team.

Sharp takes next step at MSU

LaQuinston Sharp’s growth happened overnight.

Schaefer wants MSU to build on fast starts

STARKVILLE — Fast starts have been the norm for the Mississippi State women’s basketball team this season.

Woods confident about MSU track teams’ chances

STARKVILLE — Chris Woods has a plan to help the Mississippi State track and field program develop a stronger finishing kick.

Eubanks excited about former teammate Mauldin’s NWSL draft chances

Mallory Eubanks knows the emotions and feelings Carly Mauldin is experiencing today.

White Jr. still has high goals for The W in second half

A few losses haven’t altered Howard White Jr.’s plans.

Danberry earns first SEC weekly honor

STARKVILLE — Don’t consider Jordan Danberry to be the most improved player on the Mississippi State women’s basketball team.

Anagnost faced ‘most difficult decision’ leaving MSU

Tom Anagnost faced the most difficult decision he has had to make as a coach in the last few months of 2018.

Shortly after his Mississippi State women’s soccer team lost to Lipscomb in the first round of the NCAA tournament, something happened in Anagnost’s personal life that forced him to reflect on his situation and his life.

Merkel, The W poised for strong second half

Brian Merkel has had plenty of moments for reflection in his first season as men’s basketball coach at the Mississippi University for Women.

No. 14 MSU will open SEC play at South Carolina

STARKVILLE — Maturity lends a certain amount of gravitas to a team.

At this point last season, the Mississippi State men’s basketball was 12-1 prior to its Southeastern Conference opener. In many respects, though, the Bulldogs were an unknown commodity. MSU’s biggest non-conference victories came against Stephen F. Austin and Dayton at home. The loss was a 65-50 setback to No. 25 Cincinnati at Highland Heights, Kentucky.

Howard plays key role on both ends to lead No. 7 MSU

STARKVILLE — Anriel Howard feels she has a long way to go.

MSU women win despite season-high 24 turnovers

STARKVILLE — Vic Schaefer has attacked turnovers like an exterminator.

Schaefer’s nickname “Secretary of Defense” was built partly on his teams’ ability to force mistakes with harassing defense that didn’t give opponents room to move.

MSU’s Mauldin prepares for NWSL draft

Carly Mauldin just wants a chance.

Minichino column: Next hire critical as MSU continues to climb in soccer

Tom Anagnost and Matt Kagan helped lead the Mississippi State women’s soccer program to its highest points in the last two seasons.