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Pelicans secure first winning season since 2017-18 as Zion remains out until at least first round
The New Orleans Pelicans secured their first winning season since 2017-18 Friday night, defeating the New York Knicks 113-105.
Trey Murphy led New Orleans with 31 points while CJ McCollum added 23. Although the game was tied through three, the Pelicans outscored the Knicks 30-22 in the final period of play.
“It’s a tremendous blessing to have a winning record as it’s hard to win in the NBA,” Pelicans head coach Willie Green said. “We’re watching Trey grow up right in front of us.”
Despite shooting only 35% from beyond the arc and 12 turnovers, New Orleans (42-39) was able to pull out the win, finishing the 2022-23 season with a 27-14 home record – the team’s best since 2014-15.
The Knicks (47-34), who have already clinched the Eastern Conference’s No. 5 seed, were without leading scorers Julius Randle and Jalen Brunson. RJ Barrett led the team with 28 points while Immanuel Quickley added 24.
Possibly the biggest news for the Pelicans on Friday was not the win itself but …
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By: Hunter Dawkins
Title: Pelicans secure first winning season since 2017-18 as Zion remains out until at least first round
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Published Date: Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:39:19 +0000
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SUMMARY: This weekend (April 18-20), Mississippi offers a variety of events for all ages. In Jackson, enjoy Food Truck Friday, a jazz concert, free outdoor movie screenings, and multiple exhibitions including “Of Salt and Spirit” and “Hurricane Katrina: Mississippi Remembers.” For family fun, there’s an Easter Egg Hunt at the Ag Museum and “Bunnies & Butterflies” at MCM. Natchez features the Spring Pilgrimage, Lafayette’s 200th anniversary celebration, and a farmers market. In the Pine Belt, highlights include Live at Five, a Spring Candle-Making Workshop, and Easter events at the Hattiesburg Zoo. Don’t miss the Bluff City Block Party and more!
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SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (April 11-13), enjoy a variety of events across the state. Highlights include the Eudora Welty Birthday Bash in Jackson, Trivia Night at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science, and Boots & Bling Fundraiser in Natchez. For family fun, check out the Bunny Bonanza in Jackson or the Easter Egg Hunt in Clinton. The Natchez Concours d’Elegance Car Show and Stranger Than Fiction Film Festival offer cultural experiences, while the 12th Annual Dragon Boat Regatta in Ridgeland and the Hub City Classic Car Show in Hattiesburg provide exciting activities for all ages.
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Ole Miss women get pair of double-doubles and roll to 83-65 March Madness win over Ball State
SUMMARY: Mississippi coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin found solace in returning to a different arena in Waco, Texas, following a disappointing previous tournament experience. The No. 5 seed Ole Miss Rebels redeemed themselves with an 83-65 victory over 12th-seeded Ball State in the NCAA Tournament’s first round. Starr Jacobs led the Rebels with 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Kennedy Todd-Williams and Madison Scott each scored 15 points. Ole Miss dominated rebounding, leading 52-32, and will face fourth-seeded Baylor next. Coach McPhee-McCuin noted the team’s evolution since their last visit and the significance of playing in Texas, where Jacobs feels at home.
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