SUMMARY: Jaemyn Brakefield led Ole Miss to a thrilling 78-76 win over No. 4 Tennessee, scoring 19 points in the second half, including a game-winning putback in his final home game. This victory marked Ole Miss’ first-ever season with multiple wins over top-five teams, enhancing their NCAA Tournament chances. Brakefield’s performance overshadowed Tennessee’s strong play, with Jordan Gainey scoring 17 points. Key to the win, Ole Miss dominated the boards and the paint, securing 37 rebounds and 46 points in the paint. Coach Chris Beard praised Brakefield’s courage and aggressiveness, emphasizing the importance of the win for the team’s postseason prospects.

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SUMMARY: Mississippi State (8-4) dominated No. 20 Southern Miss (9-4) in an 18-3 victory that ended early due to the mercy rule. MSU took control early with two runs in the first and never looked back. Southern Miss managed only three runs across four innings, while MSU exploded for a season-high 18 runs, 20 hits, and five home runs. Key performances came from Noah Sullivan, Ace Reese, and Nolan Stevens. Chase Hungate earned his first win, while Southern Miss’ pitching staff struggled. Mississippi State will face Queens University next, while Southern Miss will play UNC-Wilmington.

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SUMMARY: The federal government has awarded $630,000 to researchers at Mississippi State’s Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station to improve food quality and safety in specialty dry-cured ham by combating the ham mite, Tryophagus putrescentiae. Led by Wes Schilling, the research team is testing three control methods: a biodegradable cellulose film made from food-safe nanoparticles, various fumigants, and UV-C traps. A cost-benefit analysis of each treatment will be conducted. Collaborating with the team are experts from Kansas State University and local ham producers. Managing mite infestations is essential for the profitability of small, family-owned businesses in the ham industry.

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