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USM celebrates Human Rights Week Paul White Printz Writer
The Center for Human Rights and Civil Liberties at the University of Southern Mississippi is hosting its second annual Human Rights Week this week to bring a melting pot of fun, education and culture to campus. Events ranging from tabling to marches will be held throughout the week. The events are free and sponsored by the Center for Human Rights and other various student organizations. Affiliated student organizations include Amnesty International, Bachelors of Social Work Club (BSW), Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance (FMLA), Golden Eagle Intertribal Society, Secular Student Alliance and Students for Human Rights. The FMLA started the events
yesterday morning with a tabling in Shoemaker Square titled “What is Feminism?” “Many people have misconceptions about feminism and feminists,” said co-moderator for the Center for Human Rights Stephanie Craig. “The FMLA had a table set up in Shoemaker Square to explain what feminism is and why it’s important in today’s society.” Later that day, the Intertribal Society held a panel on Native American human rights issues in the Liberal Arts Building. The panel opened with a demonstration of traditional Native American hoop dancing, followed by a discussion of Native American issues with members of the Choctaw, Coushatta and Lakota tribes. Next, the FMLA held a screening and discussion of the film “Half the Sky,” a film about women’s rights and issues across the globe.
Today at noon, the BSW is holding a fundraiser/tabling for the Foundation Against Child Exploitation & Human Trafficking (F.A.C.E) in Shoemaker Square. “It’s an information exchange and fundraiser,” said Madeline Carter, co-moderator for the Center for Human Rights. “Donate a dollar, learn about a great foundation and what they do and get a basket containing various USM paraphernalia.” At 6:30 p.m., the Secular Student Alliance is holding the “Askan-Atheist” panel in the Gonzales Auditorium of the LAB. “The purpose of this panel will be to answer questions from the Southern Miss community and dispel some of the misconceptions surrounding atheism,” Craig said. “The forum is open to everyone and strives to provide honest responses to public inquiries about secularism.”
Tomorrow, Students for Human Rights has will table in Shoemaker Square at noon and will feature crafts made by immigrants to raise awareness of the forum at 6:30 p.m. that evening in room 101 of the International Center. “The forum’s purpose is to raise awareness of the hardships faced by African immigrants here in the southern United States,” Craig said. “The panel will feature immigrants from various African nations currently residing in Mobile, Alabama, and detail their individual experiences.” On Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in Gonzales Auditorium, Amnesty International will have a panel titled “What is Prison Reform?” The forum will feature three distinguished panelists: Wes Johnson, doctoral coordinator and professor in the School of Criminal Justice at USM; Elissa Johnson, staff attorney at the Southern
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Poverty Law Center, a non-profit civil rights organization that provides legal service and advocacy across the American South; and Don Cabana, Warden of Mississippi State Penitentiary at Parchman from 1984-91, chair of Criminal Justice at the Tradition campus of William Carey University and author of “Death at Midnight: The Confession of an Executioner.” “The forum will address what prison reform is, how it affects us, why we need it, how it may benefit the criminal justice system as a whole – just things like that,” Craig said. On Friday, the Intertribal Society will host a “Cultural March.” The march will start at 12 p.m. at the Thad Cochran Center and end at the Medicine Garden.
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Tees Fore Tots Sophomore Nick Morgan prepares to compete during Tees Fore Tots at Shadow Ridge Golf Course Saturday morning. Tees Fore Tots is the Phi Epsilon chapter of Delta Delta Delta sorority’s annual fall philanthropic fundraiser. It is a golf tournament made up of four-person teams from the University of Southern Mississippi and the Hattiesburg community. Proceeds benefited St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Throughout the week, members sold tickets for chances to win food and merchandise. So far, proceeds total more than $10,000.
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MCJ Symposium to honor four USM alumnae Carly Tynes Printz Writer The sixth annual School of Mass Communication and Journalism Symposium will be held Thursday in the Thad Cochran Center. The theme is “Southern Miss Women and the Media: #usmsteelmagnolias� and is set to honor four prominent women in the media, all of whom have made an impact in their communities through hard work and remembering where they came from. Each of the four women honored will be inducted into the MCJ Hall of Fame, an honor established by
the School of Mass Communication and Journalism in 2006 in order to recognize prominent graduates from the University of Southern Mississippi’s MCJ program. The symposium will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a panel discussion involving the four inductees. This session will be free and open to the public. Following the panel discussion, a ticketed luncheon is scheduled to honor the inductees. Students in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism were encouraged to apply for Master Classes in which three of the four inductees will be speaking on an intimate level with the students selected to attend the classes. “We are beyond thrilled to wel-
come Sally-Ann Roberts, Rebecca Brown Baldwin, Margaret Loesch and Dr. Martha D. Saunders into our Hall of Fame,� Chris Campbell, director of the School of Mass Communication and Journalism, said. “As we [the deciding committee] began discussing who we thought should be inducted this year, we noticed the names we were bringing up were mostly those of prominent women. With this year’s election, we figured this was an appropriate time to take a look at prominent women in the media, especially those who are Southern Miss alumnae.� Mandy Nace, assistant to the director, believes students in the School of Mass Communication and Journalism who were selected
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Yearbook hosts photo booth on campus “The Southerner� yearbook held a photo booth Monday and will continue it today from noon until 3 p.m. in Shoemaker Square. The event, called Fancy Pants, is a free photo session in which photographers will snap pictures “while feeling your fanciest.� It is open to all students. Kelly Price, executive editor of “The Southerner,� said the event is an opportunity to have fun and get a picture in the yearbook. “Many students don’t purchase a yearbook because they’re not in it, so this is a great way to get your picture in it,� Price said. There is no need to dress up; costumes and props will be provided. Photos will also be posted on “The Southerner� Facebook page.
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Emily DeVoe, photo editor for “The Southerner,� snaps a portrait of students in the Union Lobby on Monday afternoon during the Fancy Pants photo event.
to attend one of the master classes with Roberts, Baldwin and Loesch will be pleased with the opportunities attending such a class can afford. Senior public relations major Chelsey Everett was chosen to participate in one of the classes and is excited to add the experience like this to her resume. “As a senior, I figured it was time to step up and truly become an active student in the MCJ department,� Everett said. “When I found out about the symposium offering the master classes with these inspirational women, I knew I had to participate. I sent in my application, got accepted and can hardly wait to learn things in these classes that I would not learn in my regular class-
es. Learning from life experience is completely different than learning out of a book.� “Students have the opportunity to see how they, too, can make an impact in the industry,� Nace said. “It benefits students to sit in front of someone successful and hear them explain their journeys to becoming the women they are today. Students who are proactive and bold can reach for the stars just like these women have done.� For more information regarding the symposium or luncheon tickets, contact Nace at Amanda.Tilley@ usm.edu or call the MCJ office at 601-266-4258.
rightS, from 1 “The march is meant to celebrate Native American culture,� Craig said. “People of all backgrounds and cultures are welcome to jump in and participate, however, and celebrate their culture alongside others.� The culminating event of the week is a screening of the documentary “Las Abuelas de la Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity� on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at T-Bones Records & Cafe on Hardy Street. “Las Abuelas is a documentary about the legacy of human rights abuses – notably child kidnappings – during the military dictatorship in Argentina in the late
1970s and 80s,â€? Craig said. According to the Center’s mission statement, “The Center for Human Rights and Civil Liberties at USM is founded to advance the principle of ‘liberty and justice for all, both here and abroad‌the Center serves the university and broader communities by fostering collaboration with community partners on projects that address problems of social justice and public policy.â€? To learn more about The Center for Human Rights and Civil Liberties at USM and the events taking place this week, visit usm.edu/human-rights.
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USM focuses on international education Jamie Gominger Printz Writer Diversity plays a large role at the University of Southern Mississippi; the campus is home to students from more than 60 different countries, and at least 150 new international students enrolled in the university this year. International cuisine, contests and numerous activities will be featured on campus to celebrate International Education Week, which began yesterday and will end Friday.
International Education Week was first held in 2000 as a program of the U.S. Departments of State and Education and has flourished over the past 12 years. The event is described as an ideal opportunity to encourage students to become globally competent and globally successful through international education and international engagement, according to the departments’ websites. Jessica Lamb, coordinator of International Studies, has organized the event since she began working at USM four years ago.
“It started with the photo contest, and it’s just been building every year,” Lamb said. “We hope to see more student organizations and different departments on campus get involved.” The events listed above have been planned throughout the week. Informational meetings will also be given on study abroad programs offered at USM. “I wish every student could study abroad,” Lamb said. “This can at least satisfy some curiosity.” The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures and the
Spanish Club will host Spanish dancing and tapas, and students can learn to play Jouons Pétanque, a French sport. An International Fair in the Thad Cochran Center will be held on Thursday. Fresh Food Company will serve meals from around the world for lunch. Students can vote on photo contest entries, read the winning essay and discover who won the video contest. Later, Peace Corps volunteer Rick Enkoji will talk about his travels to Swaziland, where he taught math from 1977 to 1980. The fair will end with a talent show
hosted by the Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures, and the only rule is no English allowed to be spoken. International Education Week provides opportunities to give students a taste of other cultures and meet international students and faculty who attend USM alongside American students. For more information, visit usm. edu/study-abroad/internationaleducation-week.
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Businesses unite to ‘Knock Out’ hunger Caitlin Seale Printz Writer Three local businesses are stepping into the ring this week to knock out hunger with the “Chow Down Show Down.” Click Boutique & Gallery, Caliente Grille and Keg and Barrel are slipping on their boxing gloves for a little friendly competition. The competition is not a literal fight, but a fight to end hunger in the Hattiesburg community. The official “referee” of the event is Raven Tynes of Extra Table, a local non-profit organization that fights hunger in the state. Tynes will tally up the scores to determine the winner at the end of the week. All proceeds will go to Christian Services as they gear up for their annual Thanksgiving meal, which will feed hundreds of Hattiesburg natives on Nov. 20. To entice locals to donate at their location, each business is “fighting dirty” by bribing customers with incentives to bring in canned goods. Anyone who brings a donation to Click will receive 20 percent off any piece of jewelry at the downtown shop or Twelve Oaks Accessory Garden next door. Caliente is offering free chips and queso with a canned donation. Keg
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and Barrel is offering one free canned beer in exchange for three canned goods. Extra Table is helping out by getting a total value of the entire donation from all three locations. Once the value of the donation has
been calculated, Caliente, Keg and Barrel and Click will match the donation dollar for dollar. The idea came from Caliente owner and University of Southern Mississippi graduate Charles Arinder, who saw a need in the community and wanted to help. “The concept in general completely baffles me that in 2012 people can still be going hungry,” Arinder said. “My goal was to help meet a basic need and have the help directly affect the Hattiesburg and Pine Belt communities.” John Neal of Keg and Barrel was excited to get involved in
the canned food drive and has a surprise up his sleeve, which will be announced on Friday. “The Keg and Barrel has been involved with the animal shelter for multiple years,” Neal said. “I think it is very important for small local businesses to give back to the community.” What will the winning location get for knocking out their competition? “Each location has been tossing wages on the table for the winner,” Jason Le Viere, coowner of Click, said. “If we lose, my business partner Adam Myrick and I will go to the winning location and bus tables for
an entire day, and all of our tips will be donated to Extra Table.” Stay updated on the Chow Down Show Down competition on the businesses’ Facebook and Twitter pages.
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Southern Miss hosts jazz concert Chase Ladner Printz Writer The University of Southern Mississippi School of Music held a jazz concert Monday evening and will host another concert tonight in Bennett Auditorium. USM graduate Ryan Raziano directed Monday’s concert performed by Jazz Lab Band II. He will follow up tonight with Larry Panella and direct Jazz Lab Band I at 7:30 p.m.
The concert is open admission and free of charge. “Ryan worked with us thoroughly for three days a week,” freshman Jyron Vickers said. “He was sure we were comfortable with the work. He is very detailed oriented.” Raziano worked with both students new to the genre and students who have experience. One jazz novice is senior opera student Angel Butler. “Opera is black and jazz is white,” Butler said. “The only thing they
have in common is that they both have music.” Butler sang a version of “The Lady is a Tramp,” popularly performed by Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga. Other arrangements played were “Treasure Hunt,” “The Blue Machine,” “Ballad for Stormy” and “High Five.” “I enjoy having the experience of playing music from someone else’s point of view,” Raziano said. The compositions are designed to leave room for impro-
visation and solos from many of the band members. “It’s all about telling a story,” Patrick Hearns, a senior piano major, said. Hearns said improvisation is similar to driving home while on the phone. The musician becomes so familiar with the composition that he or she can take many different paths to get to the same result. “I try to sound like someone else while putting myself into the music,” Hearns said.
Tuesday’s performance is said to be an eclectic one and will feature Radiohead song “High and Dry.” For more information about the concert, visit usm.edu/music or call 601-266-5543.
THEATRE
High ticket sales expected for ‘Sweeney Todd’ Chase Ladner Printz Writer On Halloween, tickets officially went on sale for the University of Southern Mississippi’s School of Music’s production of “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street,” slated to debut at the end of February. Since the announcement, opening night has nearly sold out. The play, written by Stephen Sondheim, is often described as a musical thriller that follows a barber’s quest for revenge in 1894 London. The play was made famous by the 2007 Tim Burton film starring Johnny Deep. There will be four performances of the play beginning Feb. 28 and ending March 2. Marketing & Event Coordinator Mike Lopinto is the
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director of the play, while Director of the School of Music Michael Miles is the director of the music for the show. J. Taylor Hightower, the undergraduate coordinator for the School of Music, will be playing the lead character, Sweeney Todd. “We have a lot of talented people
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on campus,” Lopinto said. “Seeing them come together is stellar and very exciting.” The play had an open audition in August. Of the 100 applicants, 25 made the final cut. The cast primarily consists of music and theatre majors, but alumni and community members are also involved. “You can sing it and you can act it, but it’s very demanding to do both,” Lopinto said. Other members of the “Sweeney Todd” crew are theater professor Stephen Judd and theater supervisor Kelly James-Penot. Judd teaches scenic design and
heads design and technology in the Department of Theatre. He recently began the preliminary designs of the set for the upcoming play. “Everything has to point to the thrust of the idea,” Judd said. His methodology includes finding key words to describe the tone, themes and setting of the play, after which he begins finding pictures that go along with the words. Keywords in “Sweeney Todd” include words such as decay and claustrophobia. Judd said making the set and figuring out the exact tone of the play has a give and take dynamic among
all the members of the cast, most importantly the directors and the costume designer, James-Penot. Even with opening night a few months away, James-Penot has already started the process of designing and constructing the costumes for “Sweeney Todd.” As costume designer for the theatre and dance department, she has worked on several plays, the most recent being USM’s showing of “Lysistrata.” While there Judd and James-Pento are tasked with keeping the design of the play period correct, they are not afraid to add modern aspects to keep the show interesting. While the show will not open until late February, Lopinto suggest that those interested buy tickets early. “We expect it to sell out, especially with so many departments involved,” Lopinto said.
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Student Shout-outs
Caitlin Seale Printz Writer
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Students make your voice heard. Do you care about textbook costs? Take the textbook survey in SOAR by Nov. 16. Two randomly selected students will be awarded a $100 visa debit card. Login to SOAR > Self Service > USM Self Service > Student Textbook Survey. Tyndall could coach our football team better than Ellis Johnson. At least someone is getting a win at Southern Miss this year. I want to congratulate the Southern Miss Soccer Club for playing against South Alabama last Friday in Mobile. Time to beat them here now! Eleventh time is the charm!!! Don’t lose hope, Southern Miss!!!!!!
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Last Tuesday, the nation elected President Barack Obama to another four years in the Oval Office. While many celebrated, others were upset that GOP candidate Mitt Romney didn’t unseat the president. However, there’s one election I think we ladies can all appreciate; it’s time for the 2012 edition of People’s Sexiest Men Alive. Since CNN and FOX News don’t have their best political analysts on the case to predict who the top contenders will be, I’ll let you in on my top five picks to hold you over until the official list is released tomorrow. Ryan Gosling “Hey girl. If you’re a bird, then I’m a bird.” Why would this sexy man not be at the top of my list? This charming Canadian actor loves dogs and has a funny side, not to mention those heart-melting blue eyes. Not only is he incredibly good-looking, but he’s also incredibly talented. We’ve all seen Gosling’s memorable role as Noah in “The Notebook.” He’s also been in other films, such as “Blue Valentine,” “The Ides of March” and “Drive.” He also has a musical side.
Check out his musical prowess on his band’s self-titled freshman album “Dead Man’s Bones.” His newest movie “Gangster Squad” will be coming to theaters in 2013, and you know you’re going to be there. Have you seen that man in a suit? Channing Tatum After his latest role as Magic Mike, Channing Tatum is a shoein for one of the top slots for Sexiest Man Alive. With abs like his, it’s a spot well-deserved. I certainly wouldn’t mind taking a trip to Xquisite to see Tatum bust a move. While he isn’t the best actor in the world, he is charming and comes across as a very likable character. Unfortunately, this hottie is taken by his “Step Up” co-star Jenna Dewan-Tatum. They are easily one of the most beautiful couples I have ever seen and are going to have some good-looking babies. Adam Levine Maroon 5 front man and “The Voice” coach Adam Levine has a beautiful voice and a beautiful face to match. He recently guest-starred on “American Horror Story” as half of a honeymooning couple (his wife in the show is actually Tatum’s wife, Jenna) who meets an unfortunate fate while exploring an abandoned mental hospital. Even if you’re not a fan of the horror genre, Levine
makes the show worth a watch. Joseph Gordon-Levitt This cutie has grown in popularity since his role on the television series “3rd Rock from the Sun” and his co-starring role in the indie flick “500 Days of Summer.” From his adorable dimples to his boyish good looks, JGL should not be overlooked for one of the top spots on the list of Sexiest Men Alive. Catch him in Steven Spielberg’s biopic “Lincoln,” in theaters this Friday. He’s a “The Student Printz” staff favorite. Cristiano Ronaldo While I’m not the biggest sports fan, Cristiano Ronaldo makes me want to get up and cheer. This soccer star plays forward for Real Madrid and leads the Portuguese national team. Ronaldo is the top paid soccer player in the world and boasts over three million Twitter followers. I’m pretty sure it’s because of those killer abs showcased in the ads for his line of Armani underwear, or maybe it’s his fancy footwork and scoring records. I’m banking on the underwear. This was an article of opinion by Caitlin Seale, a writer for the Student Printz. Email questions or comments to caitlin.seale@eagles.usm.edu.
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Follow @baseballmng, probably the funniest twitter about a Southern Miss baseball manager that you’ll read all day. Okay last home game this weekend lets all go out and support our wounded eagles one last time this season! SMTTT forever and always Everyone go visit the Delta Sigma Theta table in the Union Lobby and give a toy to a child in need! Hudson’s now has a grocery section...perfect for the college budget that we all live on. Check out the Fire Ellis Johnson page on FB and sign the petition to get him out of here! To the girl in my BA 201 class: please shut up and pay attention. #thisisneatstuff I’ve got 99 problems and they’re all due on Monday.
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Eagles trampled by Mustangs Ben Welch Printz Writer Southern Miss struggled on offense Saturday night. The Golden Eagles were shut down by the SMU defense and were only able to gain 178 yards of total offense. Three different quarterbacks saw action on the field and were only able to generate a total of six points as Southern Miss fell to the Southern Methodist Mustangs by a score of 34-6. The loss continues the worst season in Southern Miss football. The Eagles are now 0-10 on the season and 0-6 in conference play. Entering the weekend, USM was one of two win-less teams in the nation. With
UMass defeating Akron this weekend, Southern Miss is now the only win-less team in Division I football. The bread and butter of the Southern Miss offense is their running game. They faced a tough test going up against the 33rd best rush defense in SMU. By the end of the night, the Mustangs won the battle of the trenches. Southern Miss only managed 51 yards on the ground. The running game took a hit before kickoff when Southern Miss’s leading rusher, Desmond Johnson, was suspended for violation of team rules. Running back Jalen Richard continued his freshman campaign by leading the team in rushing with 40 yards on 10 carries. No other Eagle had
more than 10 yards in the game. Without a successful running game, the Eagles turned to three quarterbacks to try to get the offense in motion. That did not turn out much better. Starter Anthony Alford started slow before being replaced by Chris Campbell. It was Campbell’s first action since suffering a neck injury against Western Kentucky. Campbell led the only scoring drive of the game when he hit wide receiver Dominique Sullivan on a 15-yard touchdown pass; the extra point was blocked. However, Campbell also threw two interceptions that led to two SMU touchdown drives in the last five minutes of the second quarter. The Mustang lead
ballooned from six points to 20 points in those five minutes. Campbell suffered another injury when he threw his second interception and was replaced by Alford. It was another long day for Alford, as he accounted for only eight total yards on the day: four passing and four rushing. Walk-on Cole Weeks replaced Alford after he left with a leg injury. Weeks connected on four of his 10 passes for a total of 30 yards. The Southern Miss defense had no answer for the SMU offense. Texas transfer Garrett Gilbert completed over half of his passes for 249 yards and a touchdown. Gilbert also added touchdown runs of 39 and 19 yards. All in all, the SMU quarterback accounted for 343 total yards
and three touchdowns. Gilbert was not the only Mustang to have a good night offensively. Wide receiver Jeremy Johnson had eight catches for 97 yards while running back Zach Line continued his storied SMU career with 92 yards on 22 rushing attempts and a touchdown. Line crossed the 1,000 yard rushing mark on the season for the third time in his career and now has 41 career touchdowns. The Golden Eagles return home to face University of Texas-El Paso this weekend. The UTEP Minors are 2-8 on the season and are coming off a home loss to Central Florida. The United States military will be honored during this Military Appreciation Game.
Basketball
USM outlasts WKU in home opener Jeff Haeger Printz Writer The Southern Miss men’s basketball team (1-0) extended their home winning streak to 16 games on Saturday when they defeated the Western Kentucky Hilltoppers (0-1) 67-64. The win gave the Golden Eagles their first ever victory against Western Kentucky, as they were win-less in three previous match-ups against the Hilltoppers. The contest was a sloppy one, as a total of six players fouled out of the game. In addition, the teams recorded a combined 53 personal fouls and a combined 51 turnovers. The Eagles looked strong early but were often stagnant on offense in the second half without injured floor general Neil Watson in the lineup. Off guard Cedric Jenkins was also absent due to injury. Dwayne Davis and Jerrold Brooks filled in nicely as the team’s primary ball handlers, but their combined 13 turnovers created several fast break opportunities for the Hilltoppers. Despite blowing a 14-point first half lead, Southern Miss Head Basketball Coach Donnie Tyndall was elated about his team’s gutsy performance. “I told our team that I was every bit as proud of this win as I was of
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Freshman Deon Edwin fends off a defender as he dribbles down the court during Saturday night’s season opener played against Western Kentucky. The Golden Eagles won in overtime 67-64.
the team I had [at Morehead State] that beat Louisville in the [NCAA] Tournament,” Tyndall said. “With what we’ve overcome, with Neil and Cedric out, with four guys fouling out, I could go on and on, but I’m very, very proud of our effort.” The Eagles jumped out to an early 10-0 lead on the strength of back-toback three-pointers, their only two of the game. Davis pitched in for seven of the team’s first 10 points, and
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junior swing-man Michael Craig led the Eagles with eight first half points. The Eagles maintained a comfortable margin for the remainder of the period, as they entered halftime leading 30-22. Southern Miss retained its lead for the majority of the second half but briefly fell behind 55-56 in the waning moments of regulation. A Kevin Kaspar three-pointer capped a 13-4 Hilltopper run, but the ad-
vantage was short-lived, as the game was knotted at 58 entering overtime. Kaspar provided an early cushion for the Hilltoppers in the extra period by knocking down his fourth three-pointer of the contest, but Southern Miss remained resilient and narrowly escaped victorious on the strength of clutch free throw shooting. The Eagles converted nine of 12 free throw attempts in overtime and 21 of 30 for the game.
Western Kentucky only made 16 of its 30 shots from the charity stripe. Brooks converted all four of his free throw attempts in the final 10 seconds of overtime, icing the game for the Eagles. “Coach wanted to put the ball in my hands, and I usually make my free throws,” Brooks said. “I just had to take a deep breath and knock them down. It’s not as easy as it looks.” Brooks and Craig led the way for the Eagles, as they each contributed 13 points. Jamal Crook was the high-man for the Hilltoppers, as he poured in 17 points to go along with his seven rebounds. Although senior forward Jonathan Mills did not put up huge numbers (five points and six rebounds in 31 minutes), he took a charge with 6.5 seconds remaining in the second half, negating what would have been a bucket for the Hilltoppers. His intensity and aggressiveness fired up the home crowd early, setting the tone for the Eagles from the get-go. “The crowd was great,” Craig said. “We couldn’t have done it without them. I really haven’t played in front of a great crowd like this.” The Golden Eagles will play four road bouts before returning to Reed Green Coliseum on Tue., Nov. 27 when they host the Denver Pioneers at 7 p.m.
Southern Miss Sports 11/17/12 7 p.m. Football vs. UTEP Hattiesburg, Miss
11/15/12 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Georgia Athens, Ga.
11/19/12 7 p.m. Men’s Basketball at Sam Houston State Huntsville, Texas
11/16/12 7 p.m. Women’s Basketball at South Alabama Mobile, Ala.
11/20/12 5 p.m. Men’s Basketball vs. UC Irvine Houston, Texas
Previous Game Scores:
11/10/12 Football vs. SMU L, 34-6
11/4/12 Women’s Volleyball vs. Houston L, 3-0
Men’s Basketball vs. Western Kentucky W, 67-64
11/6/12 Women’s Basketball vs. Mobile W, 77-54
11/11/12 Women’s Volleyball vs. Houston L, 3-0