Articles by Alex Murphy
Confidence is high for Starkville softball despite run-rule loss on Monday
To be the best, you have to beat the best, and Starkville softball certainly encountered the one of the best on Monday night. The Yellow Jackets played host to Choctaw County, a softball powerhouse in the region, and just couldn’t keep up with the Chargers.
Owls freshman sets new conference triple jump record at Mississippi College opener
Mississippi University for Women freshman women’s track athlete Ty’Kerria Young set a new school and conference record in one fell swoop at the Owls’ outdoor track and field opener at the Spring Cleaning Classic, held at Mississippi College.
Starkville’s Watkins Dumas signs to continue golf career at ICC
Starkville senior Watkins Dumas didn’t really intend to continue his golfing career at the next level. A leader as an upperclassman and one of the better golfers for the Yellow Jackets, it looked like Dumas would stop playing competitively in high school, but an opportunity came his way he simply couldn’t pass up.
Starkville Academy paces field at Pillow Invitational
It was a banner day at Greenwood Country Club on Monday as Starkville Academy took part in the Pillow Invitational.
MUW Golf: Owls take home title at Music City Shootout
It was a good Monday for Mississippi University for Women golf as both the men’s and women’s teams swept the weekly accolades for the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SLIAC).
Mississippi State Baseball: Notebook: Starting pitching, defense have been early strengths for the Bulldogs
Twelve games into the 2024 season, Mississippi State baseball looks like a much different animal compared to its last two seasons following a 2021 national championship.
Softball: Mississippi State sweeps Bulldog Invitational with a pair of run-rule wins on Sunday
STARKVILLE — This weekend was an important one for No. 23 Mississippi State softball, not only to set the tone heading into conference play, but
Baseball: Bulldogs secure sweep of Mount St. Mary’s with first shutout win since 2021
STARKVILLE — It’s been a long time since Mississippi State baseball has shut out an opponent. In fact, the last time the Bulldogs did, they
Baseball: Stephen’s bounce-back start fuels series-clinching win for Bulldogs
STARKVILLE — Khal Stephen found himself just one out away from six scoreless innings of baseball on the mound against Mount St. Mary’s on Saturday
Dohm deals in series-opening win over Mount St. Mary’s
Mississippi State right-hander Nate Dohm was displeased with himself after taking a comebacker off the chest during Thursday night’s series opener against Mount St. Mary’s.
Mississippi State baseball honors Starkville, baseball legend “Cool Papa” Bell
The legend goes that while in the Negro Leagues, James Taylor Bell, also known as “Cool Papa” Bell, bet a teammate he could get under the covers of his bed at night before the lights turned off.
Caledonia sweeps Tomahawk Invitational at Tishomingo County
Tuesday was quite the day for Caledonia track and field as the Cavaliers swept the boys and girls team competitions at the Tomahawk Invitational, hosted by Tishomingo County.
Mississippi State men’s track and field earns two second team All-SEC selections
Two Mississippi State men’s track and field athletes were named to the All-Southeastern Conference second team, the league announced Tuesday.
Baseball: Dohm deals in series-opening win over Mount St. Mary’s
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State right-hander Nate Dohm was displeased with himself after taking a comebacker off the chest during Thursday night’s series opener against Mount
Baseball: Patience is a virtue for Mississippi State in run-rule victory over Jackson State
Mississippi State baseball has shown its eagerness to wait for pitches early in counts this season, but that’s resulted in a number of wasted at-bats and bad swings later in counts.
Buddy Foster named permanent athletic director for Mississippi University for Women
Mississippi University for Women finally has a permanent athletic director, and the Owls didn’t need to look far to find him.
Owls secure series win over Wright State Lake
COLUMBUS — While the weekend ended on a sour note in the final game of Saturday’s doubleheader, Mississippi University for Women baseball took care of
Manasco earns first weekly honor for MUW women’s tennis
After a successful weekend, Mississippi University for Women sophomore women’s tennis player Macie Manasco was named the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) South Division Player of the Week.
MUW salvages series split in Rhodes Invitational
Mississippi University for Women softball had a four-game winning streak snapped on Saturday at the Rhodes Invitational, but the Owls started a new streak, winning both games on Sunday for a four-game split in Memphis.
Baseball: Patience is a virtue for Mississippi State in run-rule victory over Jackson State
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State baseball has shown its eagerness to wait for pitches early in counts this season, but that’s resulted in a number of