Owl baseball, softball earn weekend conference sweeps
It was a good weekend on the diamond for both baseball and softball at The W. The Owls softball team (16-8) swept Westminster College in two run-rule wins after six innings at Don Usher Field.
Mississippi State’s new-look offense starting to take shape
The spring transfer portal window opens on April 15, but Mississippi State head coach Jeff Lebby wants to see how the team he has right now looks in practice before evaluating the Bulldogs’ needs.
Mississippi State adds guard Kanye Clary from Penn State
Mississippi State added to its backcourt Friday as former Penn State guard Kanye Clary announced that he will be transferring to join the Bulldogs.
Fueled by doubters, journeyman and ‘weird arm slot guy’ Cam Schuelke takes on the SEC
Cam Schuelke has heard it all before. He’s heard throwing from different arm slots wouldn’t be effective against top level college competition.
Owls split wild conference doubleheader with Gorloks
MUW baseball earned a wild win and suffered an even wilder loss in a conference doubleheader in St. Louis, Mo., on Wednesday.
Petar Jovanovic named SEC Men’s Tennis Player of the Week
Following a weekend in which he won two singles matches and was part of a key doubles victory in Mississippi State’s road wins over South Carolina and Florida, sophomore Petar Jovanovic was named Southeastern Conference Player of the Week.
Nightly calls with Pete Golding and Fortnite with Jaxson Dart: Meet Ole Miss linebacker Chris Paul “Pooh” Jr.
OXFORD — When he was younger, not everyone knew Chris Paul Jr.’s nickname was “Pooh.” But a game-sealing interception in his youth football days changed all that.
Mississippi State’s Lopez Ramirez, Horder to play at Augusta National Women’s Amateur
Julia Lopez Ramirez is no stranger to the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. But although the Mississippi State star golfer played in the event last year, she never actually got the chance to play on the iconic course.
Softball: Bulldogs stage wild comeback, score seven in sixth to top Florida
STARKVILLE — Thursday night had been an adventure for Paige Cook both at the plate and in the field. Mississippi State’s best hitter in 2023
Women’s Basketball: Mississippi State falls to Penn State in WBIT Third Round
In a contest that included 10 lead changes and eight ties, Mississippi State fell to Penn State 92-87 in the WBIT Quarterfinals inside Bryce Jordan
‘She reminds me a lot of Mia’: Ella Wesolowski stepping up both at and behind the plate
STARKVILLE — Mia Davidson is the gold standard for all position players, particularly catchers, at Mississippi State.
Former Ole Miss stars showcase skills in front of NFL personnel at Pro Day
Dayton Wade was admittedly surprised he never received his invitation to the 2024 NFL Combine. A key cog for an 11-2 Ole Miss team that won the Peach Bowl, Wade led the Rebels with 55 receptions and was second in receiving yards with 830. His acrobatic catches against Georgia and Vanderbilt earned him viral fame, and he played in the Hula Bowl following the season. But the former Western Kentucky receiver never got his combine invite despite his standout season.
Chance’s homer sparks 10th-inning rally for Mississippi State to beat Samford
Bryce Chance did not start Tuesday night’s game for Mississippi State, but he still delivered when it mattered most. MSU’s sophomore outfielder entered as a pinch-hitter for Nolan Stevens in the eighth inning and remained in the game as the designated hitter, and with one out in the top of the 10th, Chance blasted a solo home run over the left-center field wall to give State the lead over Samford in what ended up being a 9-5 victory in Homewood, Ala.
Purcell, Bulldogs ready for sharpshooting Nittany Lions in WBIT quarterfinals
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball hits the road for their final true road game of the season, taking on Penn State in the WBIT Quarterfinals.
Mississippi State guard Trey Fort enters transfer portal
Trey Fort’s tenure in a Mississippi State uniform could not have started much better, but injuries and inconsistency marked the back half of his season. Fort, who has already attended four schools in as many years, is now in the transfer portal, On3 Sports reported Wednesday morning.
Fifteen NFL Draft hopefuls perform at Mississippi State football Pro Day
STARKVILLE — Jett Johnson had excellent advice for all NFL Draft prospects who have finished their college football careers and are solely focused on training for the next level.
Four Owls Basketball players earn 2023-24 Academic All-District honors
GREENWOOD, Ind. – Mississippi University for Women’s basketball has had four players – three women’s and one men’s team member – selected to the College Sports Communicators (CSC) 2023-24 Academic All-District team, it has been announced. Honored from the Owls’ women’s basketball team were Conley Langford, Jas Patrick , and Claire Leak, while The W men’s basketball was represented by Josh Dukes.
Jaxson Dart played a big role in getting Princely Umanmielen to Ole Miss
OXFORD — Princely Umanmielen was admittedly caught off guard by how much recruiting Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart did this offseason. He wasn’t used to having that much contact with signal callers unless it came in an opposing backfield.
MSU’s Jordan Ware snags consecutive Runner of the Week awards
Mississippi State track and field star Jordan Ware chased down a second consecutive Southeastern Men’s Runner of the Week award on Tuesday. The Memphis native ranks first in the nation in the 200m, ranks fifth in the 100m, and is a member of the 4x100m that ranks 13th in the 2024 outdoor season performance list.
Why Lane Kiffin thinks Ole Miss staffer Jonathan Hess has “a chance” on “The Bachelorette”
OXFORD — Former Ole Miss tight end and current staff member Jonathan Hess is one of 28 “potential suitors” competing to be on the “The Bachelorette,” according to Us Weekly.