Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has faded
Read full article: Delta State’s women’s basketball legacy endures even as national spotlight has fadedDelta State became one of women’s basketball’s early powerhouses under coach Margaret Wade and star player Lusia Harris.
No. 17 Arkansas edges Mississippi 93-90 in OT to reach SEC title game
Read full article: No. 17 Arkansas edges Mississippi 93-90 in OT to reach SEC title gameDarius Acuff Jr. scored five of his 24 points in overtime and No. 17 Arkansas held off Mississippi 93-90 to reach the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game for the first time since 2017.
Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is set
Read full article: Oregon-Indiana headed for a rematch, Ole Miss to play Miami as college football's final four is setWhen Indiana met Oregon in October, the game served as the best test yet of whether the Hoosiers were a one-year wonder or a program that was here to stay.
Chambliss and No. 6 Ole Miss ace their test without Kiffin and beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 in the CFP
Read full article: Chambliss and No. 6 Ole Miss ace their test without Kiffin and beat No. 17 Tulane 41-10 in the CFPTrinidad Chabliss and Mississippi have aced their first test without former coach Lane Kiffin.
Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1
Read full article: Ole Miss loses coach, but moves up a spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio St still No. 1Ole Miss lost a coach but gained in the College Football Rankings, moving up a spot to No. 6 despite the sudden departure of Lane Kiffin to LSU.
The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25
Read full article: The Latest: With Texas A&M out of the top 5, Georgia and Oregon climb in the AP Top 25Texas A&M dropped out of the top five in the AP Top 25 college football poll for the first time in two months.
College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the same
Read full article: College football rankings start juggling act at 6-7, while top 5 remain the sameA sleepy week filled with nonconference blowouts locked the College Football Playoff rankings into a virtual standstill, with Ohio State ranked first again and Oregon’s flip-flop with Ole Miss at Nos.
Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big move
Read full article: Ohio State stays on top of playoff bracket, while Miami makes a big moveOhio State stayed atop the College Football Playoff rankings for the second straight week, while Indiana remained at No. 2 despite barely squeaking out a victory last week while third-ranked Texas A&M coasted.
The Latest: Three ranked matchups in the AP Top 25 headline next weekend
Read full article: The Latest: Three ranked matchups in the AP Top 25 headline next weekendThe AP Top 25 college football poll has seen a major shakeup after a chaotic weekend in which nine ranked teams lost, including four in the top 10.
Chambliss accounts for 3 TDs and No. 4 Mississippi escapes against Washington State with a 24-21 win
Read full article: Chambliss accounts for 3 TDs and No. 4 Mississippi escapes against Washington State with a 24-21 winTrinidad Chambliss threw for two touchdowns and ran for another score to lead No. 4 Mississippi over Washington State 24-21.
The Latest: AP Top 25 college football rankings see Oregon jump to No. 2 as top five shuffles
Read full article: The Latest: AP Top 25 college football rankings see Oregon jump to No. 2 as top five shufflesOregon has claimed the No. 2 spot in the AP Top 25 college football rankings after a double-overtime win against Penn State.
AP Top 25 Preview: Shake-up on the way after 4 teams in AP top 10 lose, 2 of them in double overtime
Read full article: AP Top 25 Preview: Shake-up on the way after 4 teams in AP top 10 lose, 2 of them in double overtimeIt has been a wild weekend for AP Top 25 college football teams, with big changes expected in the rankings.
Relatives, authorities ask for public's help with investigation of Ole Miss player's fatal shooting
Read full article: Relatives, authorities ask for public's help with investigation of Ole Miss player's fatal shootingAuthorities are asking for members of the public to provide surveillance footage and details from eyewitnesses as they investigate the fatal shooting of an Ole Miss football player in Memphis after a pool party.
UConn finishes season at No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll for first time since 2021
Read full article: UConn finishes season at No. 1 in AP women's basketball poll for first time since 2021UConn has capped its season at No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 women’s basketball poll one day after winning its 12th national championship.
Michigan State's 2nd-half rally sends Spartans past Ole Miss 73-70 as Izzo wins again in Sweet 16
Read full article: Michigan State's 2nd-half rally sends Spartans past Ole Miss 73-70 as Izzo wins again in Sweet 16Jase Richardson scored 24 points and Michigan State surged past Mississippi in the second half for a 73-70 victory on Friday night in the NCAA Tournament Sweet 16.
Pedulla scores 20 as Ole Miss adds to SEC run in March Madness, beating Iowa State 91-78
Read full article: Pedulla scores 20 as Ole Miss adds to SEC run in March Madness, beating Iowa State 91-78Sean Pedulla scored 20 points, Jaemyn Brakefield had 19 and Mississippi beat Iowa State 91-78 to reach the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for just the second time in school history.
SEC fines Ole Miss $500,000 for court storming and suggests easing future penalties
Read full article: SEC fines Ole Miss $500,000 for court storming and suggests easing future penaltiesThe Southeastern Conference has fined Ole Miss $500,000 for violating league policy that prohibits fans from storming courts.
Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25
Read full article: Kansas stays at No. 1 ahead of showdown vs. No. 11 Duke; Ole Miss, Mississippi St back in AP Top 25Kansas remained solidly entrenched at No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll ahead of its showdown with Duke in Las Vegas.
Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracket
Read full article: Oregon tops Week 2 College Football Playoff rankings and Georgia drops out of the bracketOregon stayed on top in the second batch of College Football Playoff rankings, while the new poll shoved Georgia completely out of the bracket after its lopsided loss to Mississippi.
Nussmeier throws late TD passes, No. 13 LSU rallies to beat No. 9 Ole Miss 29-26 in overtime
Read full article: Nussmeier throws late TD passes, No. 13 LSU rallies to beat No. 9 Ole Miss 29-26 in overtimeGarrett Nussmeier threw a tying touchdown pass in the final seconds of regulation and hit Kyren Lacy for a 25-yard scoring strike on No. 13 LSU’s first play of overtime, completing a stunning 29-26 comeback victory over No. 9 Mississippi.
Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations again
Read full article: Ole Miss enters 2024 trying to ignore the hype as LSU looks to defy expectations againMississippi coach Lane Kiffin learned a lot from Nick Saban — especially about the dangers of preseason praise and high expectations being placed upon a team by fans and media.
Houston, the lone unbeaten team in college hoops, jumps Kansas to No. 2 in AP Top 25 behind Purdue
Read full article: Houston, the lone unbeaten team in college hoops, jumps Kansas to No. 2 in AP Top 25 behind PurduePurdue is still atop the AP Top 25 but Houston has jumped Kansas into second place as the last unbeaten team in Division I men’s college basketball.
Purdue jumps back to No. 1 in The AP Top 25 men's poll; Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky into top 10
Read full article: Purdue jumps back to No. 1 in The AP Top 25 men's poll; Oklahoma, Tennessee, Kentucky into top 10Purdue’s slide from No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll turned out to be brief.
Steele alum Jaylon Jones selected by Indianapolis Colts in 7th round of 2023 NFL Draft
Read full article: Steele alum Jaylon Jones selected by Indianapolis Colts in 7th round of 2023 NFL DraftWith the 221st overall pick in the seventh round of the 2023 NFL Draft, the Indianapolis Colts selected Steele alum and Texas A&M standout cornerback Jaylon Jones.
Rogers leads Mississippi State past No. 20 Ole Miss 24-22
Read full article: Rogers leads Mississippi State past No. 20 Ole Miss 24-22Will Rogers passed for two touchdowns and Mississippi State stopped a potential game-tying 2-point conversion with 1:25 remaining to preserve a 24-22 Egg Bowl win over No. 20 Mississippi.
Mississippi wins first CWS title, sweeping Oklahoma
Read full article: Mississippi wins first CWS title, sweeping OklahomaMississippi scored twice on wild pitches in a three-run eighth inning and the Rebels won their first national baseball title, sweeping Oklahoma in the College World Series finals with a 4-2 victory.
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SEC showdowns loom: Mississippi-Alabama, Arkansas-Georgia
Read full article: SEC showdowns loom: Mississippi-Alabama, Arkansas-GeorgiaAlabama and Georgia, the top-ranked teams in the country and the favorites to win their Southeastern Conference divisions, are preparing to face the league’s biggest early season surprises.
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Sharp-shooting Iowa gets 24 from Garza to beat Grand Canyon
Read full article: Sharp-shooting Iowa gets 24 from Garza to beat Grand Canyon(AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)INDIANAPOLIS – Iowa got 24 points from Luka Garza and avoided the early NCAA Tournament exit that befell other high seeds with an 86-74 victory over Grand Canyon in the West Region on Saturday night. AdGrand Canyon (17-7) gave the Havocs reason to remain on their feet early by keeping the Hawkeyes within reach before an Iowa surge before halftime allowed the Hawkeyes to pull away. Garza got off to a great start, hitting a pair of 3-pointers while scoring eight early points. Iowa made six 3s and hit 16 of 29 shots to stretch the lead to 42-31 at halftime. Grand Canyon had its first taste of the NCAA Tournament and the Havocs had a road party.
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No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst
Read full article: No. 2 Alabama beats Ole Miss 63-48 in record SEC outburst2 Alabama beat Ole Miss 63-48 on Saturday night in the highest-scoring Southeastern Conference regulation game ever. Matt Corral passed for 365 yards for Ole Miss (1-2) and the Rebels put up 647 yards on the Tide. Obviously, we didn’t play well on defense.”After another Ole Miss field goal, Alabama recovered an onside kick and Harris busted a 39-yard touchdown run moments later to seal it. Ole Miss: The offensive unit is impressive. Ole Miss: The Rebels visit Arkansas on Saturday.
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No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut
Read full article: No. 5 Florida beats Ole Miss 51-35 in Kiffin's debut– Kyle Pitts caught four of Kyle Trask's six touchdown passes and No. 5 Florida spoiled the head coaching debut of Mississippi’s Lane Kiffin with a 51-35 victory Saturday. Trask completed 30 of 42 passes for 416 yards including touchdown passes of 1, 16, 71 and 17 yards to Pitts. Ole Miss (0-1) tied it at 14 midway through the second quarter before yielding to the Trask-led Florida outburst. “As members of the Florida and Ole Miss football teams, we recognize the impact of our personal platforms and are choosing to amplify the issues that directly impact us.
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