SUMMARY: The Southern Miss men‘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 Challenge at Reed Green Coliseum. Christian Watson’s early three-pointer set the tone, helping the Golden Eagles maintain the lead throughout the game. 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 areas for improvement, particularly in transition defense. The team will face UAB next on Thursday at 6:30 p.m. CT.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State and No. 24 Ole Miss celebrated successful opening nights for the 2024-25 season. Mississippi State dominated West 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 games will air on the SEC Network.

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SUMMARY: College basketball in Mississippi returns, providing fans of Mississippi State, Ole Miss, 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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