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Athletes with Mississippi ties heading to the Paris Olympics

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www.supertalk.fm – Ben Milam – 2024-07-09 14:44:36

SUMMARY: As the 2024 Summer Olympics approaches, nearly 20 athletes with ties to Mississippi are set to compete. These include Sam Kendricks in ‘s pole vault, Shelby McEwen in men’s high jump, Devin Booker in men’s basketball, Curtis Thompson in men’s javelin throw, and Navasky Anderson in the 800m for . Other notable athletes are Marco Arop for Canada, Nuno Borges for Portugal, Lee Eppie for Botswana, Ilana Izquierdo and Catalina Perez for Colombia, Anderson Peters for Grenada, and Mario Garcia Romo for Spain. Mississippi ranks as the 20th most decorated for Olympic in the US. Opening ceremonies are on July 26.

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Southern Miss men’s basketball opens season with 77-68 win over Bowling Green

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www.supertalk.fm – Hunter Dawkins – 2024-11-05 06:06:00

SUMMARY: The Southern Miss ‘s basketball team kicked off the 2024-25 season with a 77-68 victory over Bowling Green in the Mid-American Conference-Sun Belt Conference at Reed Green Coliseum. Christian Watson’s early three-pointer set the tone, helping the Golden Eagles maintain the throughout the . All five starters scored in double digits, with Watson leading with 17 points. Defensively, Southern Miss forced 13 turnovers and recorded 10 blocks and 9 steals. Coach Jay Ladner acknowledged for improvement, particularly in transition defense. The team will face UAB next on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT.

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Mississippi State, Ole Miss open men’s basketball season with blowout wins

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-05 06:03:00

SUMMARY: Mississippi and No. 24 celebrated successful opening nights for the 2024-25 season. Mississippi State dominated Georgia 95-60, led by Josh Hubbard’s 26 points and Claudell Harris, Jr.’s 20. The Bulldogs shot 55% from the field and excelled in the paint, despite being slightly outrebounded. They next face Georgia State. Ole Miss defeated Long Island 90-60, with Jaylen Murray scoring 24 points. The Rebels also had strong contributions from new transfers and outperformed the Sharks in rebounding and bench scoring. They will play Grambling State next. Both will on the SEC Network.

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Previewing college basketball in Mississippi ahead of Monday’s tipoff

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www.supertalk.fm – Caleb Salers – 2024-11-04 17:22:00

SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi , , and Southern Miss a break from a challenging football season. Mississippi State, under coach Chris Jans, aims to improve on last season’s 21-14 record, featuring a strong returning core and several transfer additions. Ole Miss, in year two of Chris Beard’s tenure, also looks to bounce back from a 20-12 season with a mix of veteran players and new transfers. Southern Miss seeks redemption after a disappointing season, relying on veteran guards and transfers to enhance their lineup. Both teams kick off their seasons Monday night.

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