Articles by Alex Murphy
Owls’ name, logo to remain unchanged as MUW changes names
COLUMBUS — On Monday, Mississippi University for Women President Nora Miller announced the proposed change of the school’s name to Mississippi Brightwell University. The name
Owls sweep Eureka College at home on Saturday
COLUMBUS — Mississippi University for Women basketball has had a solid showing in its first season as a full NCAA Division III member in the
West Point elevates offensive coordinator Brett Morgan to head coach
WEST POINT — Just weeks after longtime West Point football head coach Chris Chambless announced his retirement, the Green Wave made their decision on their
Starkville earns pair of second-place finishes at Ice Breaker Invitational
Starkville High School indoor track and field competed in the Ice Breaker Invitational at the Metro Crossplex in Birmingham, Ala. over the weekend, recording two
Starkville keeps FBS programs buzzing
STARKVILLE — Starkville wide receiver Braylon “Stonka” Burnside’s commitment announcement during Wednesday’s Under Armour Next All-American Game in Orlando made him the second Yellow Jacket
Caledonia, Starkville split pair of non-district matches in tough morning conditions
CALEDONIA — Conditions weren’t favorable for anyone at Caledonia on Saturday morning as a wet Friday night made for a slippery playing surface. Players and
Heritage Academy secures a pair of key district wins over Magnolia Heights
COLUMBUS — Heritage Academy certainly had to shake off the rust on Friday afternoon, taking on Magnolia Heights in its first game action since the
Who are the best recruits from the Golden Triangle over the past decade?
With the addition of Wednesday’s commitment announcement of Starkville wide receiver Braylon “Stonka” Burnside to Mississippi State, a trio of 2024 seniors from the Golden
2023: A year of champions and record-setters
The Golden Triangle saw a plethora of champions and peak performances in 2023, a year full of athletic achievement among the best we’ve ever seen.
Men’s Basketball: Amongst a sea of scarlet, maroon prevails for Mississippi State in Gotham Classic
NEWARK, N.J. — If there was any indication that Saturday afternoon’s neutral-site game at the Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., had a road game feel,
Maddy Anderson earns 2023 CSC Academic All-America Second Team honors
STARKVILLE — Following arguably the best season of any Mississippi State women’s soccer goalkeeper in program history, senior Maddy Anderson added to her resume on
Lions QB Ty Keyes commits to Louisiana Tech
SCOOBA — A quick stint in Scooba was all former Southern Miss quarterback Ty Keyes needed. Named a National Junior College Athletic Association First Team
Starkville QB Trey Petty inks his name with Illinois
STARKVILLE — With the inaugural Mississippi High School Activities Association Class 7A Mr. Football award to his right and the 2022 MHSAA Class 6A state
Trio of West Point players sign to play college football
WEST POINT — Head coach Chris Chambless’s official final day at West Point High School was filled with excitement as three Green Wave players, past
Bulldogs add two Power Five transfers to 2024 signing class
STARKVILLE — Last week, Mississippi State women’s soccer added two new players to its 2024 signing class. The first happened on Wednesday, when Rutgers sophomore
Active offseason continues for former Bulldogs
The 2023-24 offseason for Major League Baseball is well underway. Just about two weeks removed from the Winter Meetings in Nashville, we’ve seen record signings,
Owls set to join UMAC as associate member for tennis
COLUMBUS — In its first full year as a NCAA-member institution, Mississippi University for Women has been part of the St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Smith’s layup seals miraculous comeback win for West Point girls basketball
WEST POINT — All New Hope girls basketball had to do was find a way to run the clock out and keep possession of the
Smith’s layup seals miraculous comeback win for West Point girls basketball
WEST POINT — All New Hope girls basketball had to do was find a way to run the clock out and keep possession of the
More than 60 games, thousands of miles and one incredible story
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A little more than 2,100 fans were spread sparsely behind both sidelines of Little Rock’s War Memorial Stadium on Wednesday night.