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FOOTBALL
Spring game highlighted by big plays, explosive offense James Johnson
Mullen’s go-to guy. “I really thought, throughout the spring, that we improved on theSthings
Printz Reporter
The annual Black and Gold spring game showcased some new talent for the Golden Eagles as the Black squad beat the Gold squad 45-25 Saturday afternoon, April 19. The starters were split among both teams, putting 11 on the Black squad and 11 on the Gold squad. The day started with a pregame oneon-one Oklahoma drill that got the intensity going. The Gold team dominated in the Oklahoma drill, winning 4-1. When the players took the field for the actual spring game, starting quarterback Nick Mullens wasted no time getting the Black team on the board. The Black team got the ball back after freshman Picasso Nelson picked off Cole Weeks to open the game. On the ensuing play, Mullens threw a perfect pass to where only his receiver, Marquise Ricard, could get it for a touchdown. Ricard finished with five catches for 74 yards and the touchdown and showed he could be a deep threat and
that mattered,” said Southern Miss head coach Todd Monken. “I thought our guys were flying around. There
was more energy. It was productive for what we were trying to get accomplished.” Mullens showed improve-
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Black team quarterback Nick Mullens hands the ball off to running back Delvin Welch during the Black and Gold spring game Saturday afternoon in M.M. Roberts Stadium. The Black team dominated by winning 45-25.
ment and maturity as he completed 12 of his 19 passes for 133 yards and one score. Mullens flashed some running ability as well as he scampered for 17 yards on three carries with a touchdown. Sophomore quarterback Matt Bergeron, who sat out last year after transferring from Lamar University, impressed many as well leading the Black team’s second offense. He was 6-6 for 52 yards and a touchdown. Running back Jalen Richard led the way on the ground with 12 carries for 139 and a touchdown. Richard also showcased his nice hands pulling in three catches for 33 yards and a touchdown. Cole Weeks started under center for the Gold team and split time with Parker Adamson. Both quarterbacks dropped backed 25 times with 13 completions. Weeks threw for 206 yards, to lead all quarterbacks, and two touchdowns. Adamson had 83 yards and a score. George Payne toted the rock for the Gold team, finishing with 49 yards on 12 carries.
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ON CAMPUS
Southern Miss celebrates Earth Week Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter
Many are becoming educated on what can be done to keep the planet clean and evidence of the growing concern for the Earth is showing in students and staff at The University of Southern Mississippi.
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NEWS USM faculty Departments welcome new additions.
According to an EcoEagle newsletter from USM’s Office of Sustainability, Southern Miss will be hosting Earth Week, an event that is set to begin on April 21 and end on April 25. Earth Week is the result of a partnership between the Office of Sustainability and other oncampus groups involved in
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educating others on recycling. The week is comprised of various events designed to encourage participants to not only recycle more often, but also to use less fuel and live a healthier, more ecofriendly lifestyle. Events throughout the week will include “Meatless Monday,” when men and women will
FEATURE “The Tempest” Department of Theatre ends semester with Shakespearean play.
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go to the local farmer’s market to purchase fruits and vegetables, “’Transit Tuesday,” when participants will walk and ride bikes rather than using a lot of gas, “Waste-less Wednesday,” when participants will go to the Earth Fair and watch an alternative car show. Other events of the week
OPINION Miley Cyrus Pop star’s lifestyle raises concerns.
include “Thirsty Thursday,” during which everyone will learn about sustainable jobs at the Career Service Seminar, and “Field Trip Friday,” an event that includes a kayak trip, or a journey to Advanced Disposal’s recycling plant in Sumrall, and will end with
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EVENTS Monday, April 21
Thursday, April 24
Relay for Life 11 a.m. Informational Tabling
Stage Monkeys 7 p.m. Final Show Performance
Tuesday, April 22
Friday, April 25
Softball 6 p.m. Alabama Hattiesburg, Miss.
Baseball 6 p.m. Rice Hattiesburg, Miss.
Baseball 6 p.m. Alabama Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Softball 7 p.m. Arizona State Tempe. Ariz.
Wednesday, April 23
Saturday, April 26
IMAGE 11 a.m. Relay for Life Tabling
Baseball 2 p.m. Rice Hattiesburg, Miss.
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In today’s economy, this word is quite handy when describing those who are currently without a job, jobless or unemployed. This large group of people may or may not be receiving monthly benefits. They might be actively seeking work and honing in on their resumes or interviewing skills. More often than not, one can assume that they are glued to their couches in sweatpants, watching daytime television.
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NEWS
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ON CAMPUS
USM faculty take on new positions Mercey Livingston Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi will be welcoming two new faces onto its campus, and one well-known faculty member will be changing his role and moving to a new department. Dave Davies, formerly the dean of the Honors College, will become a faculty member at the School of Mass Communication and Journalism after serving as dean of the Honors College for seven years. “The opportunities to strike out in a new direction enticed me to make the change,” Davies said. “I’ll be based in MCJ but working part-time in International Programs. Working in Honors has been wonderful, but striking out in a new direction is rewarding as well.” “I’ve been dean of the Honors College for seven years, and I’ve enjoyed every minute of it. Working with such fine students, terrific coworkers and faculty has been a joy. I decided to return to my home department, the School
of Mass Communication and Journalism, to teach, do research and direct the British Studies Program as well as our Semester-in-France Program,” Davies said. In addition to serving as the Director of the British Studies and Semester-in-France Program, Davies will teach
important milestones reached during his time there. “Absolutely every accomplishment of the Honors College in the seven years I’ve been dean is the product of cooperation among units all across campus,” Davies said. “I’m particularly proud of the Honors College’s growth
he worked for 10 years as a journalist. Most recently he was a reporter for the Arkansas Gazette. Davies holds a Ph.D. in mass communication with an emphasis in media history from The University of Alabama, as well as a master’s degree in journalism from Ohio State University and a
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courses in writing, editing and media history starting in the fall of 2014. The university has yet to announce a new dean of the Honors College. Davies said he enjoyed his time he spent in the Honors College and notes the
to 650 students, and I’m very pleased about the successful move into our new home, the Honor House, in 2011. The greatest joy has been the dayto-day intersection with the faculty, staff and students.” Before Davies started teaching at USM in 1991,
master’s degree in American history from Southern Miss. John Eye, who was formerly the dean of Library Services and professor of library science at Southern Utah University, will join Southern Miss as dean of University Libraries starting July 1.
“I’m excited about joining the Hattiesburg and university communities and look forward to being involved in the role Southern Miss libraries play in student success, faculty research and the overall growth of the university,” Eye said in a Southern Miss Now report. David Hayhurst will join USM as the dean of the College of Science and Technology August 15. Hayhurst was dean of the College of Engineering at San Diego State University and The University of South Alabama. “I am delighted that Dr. Hayhurst will join us as our next dean of the College of Science and Technology,” said Provost Denis Wiesenburg in a Southern Miss Now Report. “His background in chemical engineering and his experience as dean of engineering at South Alabama and San Diego State will be invaluable to the continued development of our program in polymer science and engineering.”
LOCAL
Campus to host media events Megan Fink Printz Reporter
There will be three events at The University of Southern Mississippi and in the surrounding Hattiesburg area this week for those interested in film and broadcast media: The Hattie Dance Film Project, The Filmmakers Social and Mississippi Association of Broadcasters Day. The first event will be The Hattie Dance Film Project: Creating Art In The Nooks and Crannies of Hattiesburg, at 8 p.m. in the Woods Theatre Monday, April 21. Admission is free. The focus will be on celebrating works of art created in Hattiesburg and will include dance films, a photography component and artists’ discussion and Q&A session. “I created the event as a chance to give back to Hattiesburg and USM through what they have graciously provided for me,” said Morgan Teel, a dance performance
and choreography senior and the creator of the event. “In addition to the films, Kate Dearman will show some of her photography that has been taken around the areas that I have filmed.” The event is hosted by Morgan Teel Choreography & Kate Dearman Photography and is funded by the USM Center of Undergraduate Research. The Filmmakers Social will be Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Thirsty Hippo. The Crew, an on-campus student organization that seeks to provide interested students with experience in film and video production, will host the event. The purpose of the evening is to allow students to meet people who can help them with their projects and careers in film. “This is a networking event,” said Jonathan McGowan, an organizer of the social. “Come expecting to meet people who have the necessary tools to help you.”
There is a $5 entry fee at the door to raise funds for The Crew. The funds are meant to help provide students with highquality video equipment for their projects. USM’s School of Mass Communication and Journalism will host the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters (MAB) Day Wednesday, April 23. The event will host broadcast communication professionals from around the state to discuss current issues in mass communication with an emphasis on television news, radio entertainment, promotions and media productions. They will be meeting with 20 selected students to review portfolios. The deadline to participate in the portfolio review is past, according to the event website, but all students are welcome to attend the open forum from 1-2:15 p.m. in the Thad Cochran Center.
April 21 - Hattie Dance Project April 22 - Filmmakers Social April 23 - Mississippi Association Broadcasters Day
FEATURE
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ON CAMPUS
‘The Tempest’ cast focuses on chemistry Yolanda Cruz
Social Media/Web Editor The Department of Theatre is closing this semester with one of Shakespeare’s most well-known works, “The Tempest.” “The Tempest” tells the story of Prospero, the former Duke of Milan who was betrayed by his brother and left stranded on an island with his daughter, Miranda. Twelve years later, Prospero conjures a storm to bring those who betrayed him to his island and change their lives forever. With a work that is centuries old, what do audiences have to look forward to in this production that makes it different from any other? One example is the casting. Kristopher Kuss, a third-year Master of Fine Arts (MFA) student in directing, wanted to cast the parts not based solely on how the actors performed each individual role, but also the chemistry they had with the other actors. “With a work like this, it’s a good chance to reimagine the casting,” Kuss said. “I wanted to look at each actor’s potential for growth.” Parker Singletary, a senior Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) student, said this was his first Shakespearean play to act in. “I really had to work hard on my chemistry with the other actors I had a lot of my scenes with,” Singletary said. “We really feed off of each other’s energy. If one of us isn’t feeling it, you can
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Derrick Phillips and Emily Classen from USM’s Department of Theatre perform Shakespeare’s “The Tempest” April 17 and 18. More performances are scheduled April 22-26 at 7:30 p.m. and a matinee performance is scheduled for April 27 at 2 p.m.
really tell in the way we perform.” Singletary plays the part of Stephano, the drunk butler. Derrick Phillips, a third-year MFA student in acting, plays the protagonist Prospero. Phillips is able to add a new angle to the character because he, like Prospero, has a daughter that he loves very much. “A lot of what Prospero does is for his daughter,” Phillips said. “He doesn’t want her stuck on this island for the rest of her life,
and I really understand where he is coming from and why he wants the best for his children. Prospero really is a father first.” Another thing that sets this production apart is all of the unique technical aspects to it. Kuss has worked with his design and technical crew to set “The Tempest” in a world that does not even seem to be real. “I didn’t want the music or costumes to be set in any specific
time or place,” Kuss said. “When I imagined this play, I imagine it to be in a place just otherworldly.” Kuss was even able to collaborate with the Department of Dance to feature some aerial dance work in the play. The dancers appear to be weightless as they move about the stage, almost mesmerizing the audience so they forget where they are. Kuss and Phillips have poured a lot of energy into this production as it will be their last one at USM.
“I’ve always seen ‘The Tempest’ as Shakespeare’s love letter to the stage, and that’s one of the reasons we wanted to do it as our final production,” Kuss said. “We both came on together for ‘King Lear,’ so it only seemed fitting we would end with Shakespeare as well.” “The Tempest” will continue to run April 22-27. The play begins at 7:30 p.m., except on April 27, when the play begins at 2 p.m. with a pre-show talk at 1:30.
Powwow hosts USM School Day Alexis Fong weaves a dreamcatcher at the powwow School Day on campus Thursday, April 17. The Golden Eagle Intertribal Society had booths set up for for local school children to learn about Native American heritage. The event took place around the Medicine Wheel Garden behind the International Studies Building.
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LOCAL
T-Bones honors National Record Store Day Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter
On April 19, music fans celebrated National Record Store Day (NRSD) at T-Bones Records & Cafe, a time when many classic records can be found for prices that are cheaper than usual. Saturday, men and women across America took part in celebrating a bit of music history as they gathered around their local neighborhood record stores to listen and purchase their favorite music. In the midst of a time filled with “Throwback Thursdays” and “Flashback Fridays,” National Record Store Day is the ultimate way for many to have fun and celebrate the past. Hattiesburg resident Kyle Nicholas, an information technology major at The University of Southern Mississippi, said he admires performer Bob Dylan. “I respect him and his music
more than anyone else,” Nicholas said. According to the T-Bones website, local musicians and fans came together to commemorate the musical event. Customers stood in line early that morning for a day full of fun, snacks and performances. For many Mississippians such as Nicholas, the celebration at T-Bones was a first. The first 50 guests who entered the store were treated to free Shipley’s donuts and beverages, however refreshments were made readily available for everyone throughout the entire event. Attendees were entertained during performances by Ralph Nix and the Catfish Gospel, Thomas Jackson, Mark Mann, Cary Hudson, Luke Winslow King and Esther Rose and The Squirms and Dax Riggs. Also, guests who spent more than $50 received an NRSD pint glass, a limited edition T-Bones sticker, a free comic
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Jacob Lagasse strolls around T-Bones Records & Cafe looking at the variety of albums on National Record Store Day Saturday afternoon, April 19.
book and a limited edition T-Bones poster. Others who spent $100 or more received all of the above plus a hat, sandwich and drink of their choice and a chance to win a vinyl starter kit. However, attendees did not just arrive for the performances and giveaways. Many came to the event just
to enjoy the local music. “Music defines who I am. I am a restless soul, and it shows by my ever-changing genres,” said Haley Walley, a broadcast journalism major. “If I need a pick-me-up, I just turn to my favorite track.” According to www. recordstoreday.com, other stores are catching onto the
growing trend. “I love seeing people get excited over old or new vinyl,” Walley said. “There’s nothing better than a cup of coffee while listening to the pop and crackle of a record spinning.”
GREEK LIFE
Fraternity recognizes outstanding member Megan Fink Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi’s Kappa Iota Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., which is part of the National Pan-Hellenic Council, awarded Wilton Jackson the Province Polemarch Award for his service to the fraternity and community in the Great Southwestern province. The award came from the province level of the fraternity and considered all members from Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas, Texas and New Mexico. Jackson also received the second-highest GPA award at this level. The local chapter of the fraternity has 14 undergraduate members. It was founded as a fraternity for young black men, and one of its core mottos is “achievement.” “I was really shocked to learn I was going to receive the award,” Jackson said. “It really means a lot to know that my province notices me and knows who I am. Winning the award has set me on a path to help the chapter achieve everything that it has been working for. It is an honor and a privilege.” Trent Johnson, the Kappa Iota Keeper of Records, said the recognition has opened up new
opportunities for the chapter. “It’s given us the chance to travel outside the state and meet the Grand Polemarch and other people who hold positions in the fraternity,” he said. “I actually got to shake (the Grand Polemarch)’s hand,” Jackson said. “Not many people in the fraternity get to do that.” Kappa Iota also initiated eight new members in the ceremony: Andrew Bevily, Kyle Oatis, Bryson Brown, Katrell Lewis, Jordan Crump, Perry Robinson, DonAvon Ambeau and Michael Smith. “The fraternity has allowed me to gain new brothers and build a bond with them,” Johnson said of his experience. “I’m surrounded by like-minded people who have the same goals.” “As a fraternity, our mission is to serve the public interest and to achieve,” said Morris Bevily, the local chapter’s Polemarch. “The fact that a member of our chapter won the award is a symbol of how we all push each other to achieve and to do better. Other chapters look up to us and shake our hands and congratulate us, but the biggest thing about it is that it pushes other chapters to do better as well.”
OPINION
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CELEBRITY
Fame, Mary Sergeant
Printz Reporter/Photographer Pop sensation Miley Cyrus was hospitalized with a severe allergic reaction to an antibiotic Tuesday, April 15. It has been reported that she had the flu about a month prior. Shortly following Cyrus being admitted to the hospital, the media began to run rampant with rumors about her health and her lifestyle. This sudden outburst of concern caused me to think about the pop star and how she lives her life, how she draws attention from the crowds and what all this
Is Miley in fortune: over her head?
might be doing to her. Personally, I have always adored the work of Miley Cyrus. So, when my friend called me saying she found tickets for Cyrus’s show in New Orleans, I had to go. Not only does the young performer provide her audience with loud beats you can’t help but dance to, but she also gives her fans a show they will never forget. Cyrus begins her show by rolling down a slide resembling her own tongue. Throughout the concert there are large inflatables rising from the stage, lights and smoke going off, large screens creating trippy images and even people walking around on stilts. She ends her show
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with fireworks exploding as the crowd favorite, “Party in the USA,” comes to a close. It’s more of a spectacular than a concert. As you can see, the young woman is very talented. Whether you agree or disagree with her musical talent, none can argue that she is not a true a performer. From the early days of Hannah Montana to her Bangerz tour, Cyrus has always astounded the public. Lately though, she has shocked many fans with provocative antics, drug use and other behaviors her alter ego Hannah Montana would look down upon. I understand more than most that your 20s are a time to experiment, a time to let loose and go out a little more than you should; but it is also a time that creates the professional you are soon to become. I feel as though Cyrus is running her ability to have a future career in music into the ground. Her immature antics and drug use will not get her far past the age of 27. As if those were the only problems, now fans see that the pop star is also not paying attention to the wellness of her body. She is taking on a nationwide tour with little support from her family and without many of the friends she once had to lean on. This stress, on top of the rumors swimming around her, can cause even the strongest to crack under the pressure. I am a huge fan of Cyrus and her work. Go ahead and judge me. As a fan, I have become concerned that one of my favorite pop stars
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Jarell Aaron had a nice game with seven catches 80 yards and a touchdown. While there were a lot of points put on the board, it
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a showing of the Pixar film “WALL-E.” “Transit Tuesday” will also be celebrated as Earth Day. According to a press
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Miley Cyrus attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center Aug. 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City.
is soon to be nonexistent, whether she decides to retreat to one of her mansions, is forced into rehab or worse. Cyrus is a performer, a very talented performer, but she is letting the fame and the
fortune affect her in a very unhealthy way. As Cyrus would probably say herself: She can’t stop. She won’t stop.
was not all because of the offense. DeBarriaus Miller and Ja’Boree Poole each had pick sixes for the Black squad. Poole added two sacks on the afternoon as well. The Black team defense had a total of eight sacks which is a promising sign for a defense
that struggled to make gamechanging plays last season. The Golden Eagles flashed a lot of promise in the game as spring camp closed on Saturday. They will hope to carry some of that promise into the regular season in the fall.
release, Southern Miss will celebrate the day by holding a ceremony with the Tree Campus USA Program, a branch of the Arbor Day Foundation. According to the program’s website, www.arborday.org, the program assists colleges
and universities across the country in building and keeping community forests. For more information and a full, detailed list of this week’s events, visit the Office of Sustainability website, www.usm.edu/green.
OPINION
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HOLIDAY
Vulgar Easter video ignites controversy Addreonna Seger Printz Reporter
With Fox’s X-rated Easter Bunny video stirring up controversy on the internet, some people are wondering what Easter is really about. The lewd video went live on Fox’s Animation Domination High Def (ADHD) website nights ago and although it did not air on a television network, it has been cancelled. The video itself is actually pretty disturbing. However, it is pretty obvious this video was a joke aimed at the large Easter industry that, shockingly, even Christians take part in. In fact, for hundreds of thousands of years before greeting cards and Cadbury eggs, many different cultures have recognized the significance of Easter to farming, fertility and new beginnings. If you combine the original beliefs and add the industry of Peeps candy and bunny rabbits, then you have the video “The Easter Bunny’s Coming,” which describes sexual encounters in a beastialic manner and also
features the consumption of feces. Even worse, they say the F-word a lot. But, what’s the big deal? It aired at 11 p.m., when children should have been in bed, and it aired on the internet as opposed to the television. The argument that it is vulgar pretty much goes right out the window. However, parents are still furious. More than the clip’s vulgar lyrics and images, it has managed to anger Christian and Jewish parents who say that their religions were targeted and disrespected in the making of this animated clip. Furthermore, ADHD has never been known for their wholesome, family-oriented animation clips. Several of them are sexual or vulgar in nature. Their video “Childhood Ruined” depicts a little girl telling children that their childhoods were lies and includes that many childhood favorites were pedophiles and wrote their characters pornographically. Another video, “Cat Club,” depicts superhero cats that go to strip clubs and get wasted. Each video contains at least one offensive slur against a targeted
group of people such as children, writers, Christians, Jews, etc. The videos also contain many swear words. I am absolutely positive that these videos are not for children. The real problem is parents who let their children watch these videos because they have no idea what they are about,
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or there are parents who are never present to monitor their children. The internet is full of vulgar, pornographic, violent and unsettling material. There is a reason that parental filters exist—and these parents, if they are going to be offended by the internet, should take more care to ensure that their children are only
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visiting sites that are wholesome or don’t challenge or disrespect their beliefs. Because, obviously, that is how we should all live; in a box surrounded by all the things that make us comfortable. To view the video go to http:// insidetv.ew.com/2014/04/16/foxeaster-bunny-video/
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SOFTBALL
Lady Eagles claim double header, drop finale Wilton Jackson Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi softball team traveled to Ruston, La. and took two of three from Louisiana Tech at Lady Techsters Complex over the weekend. Pitching was the key for both teams on Friday; however, Southern Miss stepped up when they needed to, defeating Louisiana Tech 2-0 in the series opener. Shelbee Rodgers recorded her team-leading 15th victory on the season, ranking sixth in school history and tying with Samantha Davis (2009) and Jessica Holloway (2002 and 2003). Lady Techsters pitcher Pauline Tufi pitched three perfect innings, striking out her first 11 batters at home plate. The Golden Eagles, despite giving up three hits and a walk to Louisiana Tech in the first three innings, managed to strand the runners on the bases without allowing a run. In the fourth inning, with two outs, USM’s Mackenzie Sher hit a double to left center field. Katie Cleary followed with a flare to center field, allowing Sher to score to give Southern Miss a 1-0 lead. In the top of the seventh, the Lady Eagles scored another run. Cleary hit an infield single down to third base, followed by Sarah Evans with an RBI double to
center field, scoring Tori Rouse. Rodgers threw a perfect inning to end the game with 15 strikeouts and threw seven shutout innings for the game. In game two of the Friday doubleheader, Louisiana Tech jumped out to an early lead in the bottom of the second inning. The Lady Techsters capitalized on a one-out walk, using back-to-back two-out singles to take a 1-0 lead. La. Tech continued to increase its lead in the fourth inning. Anna Cross blasted a two-out, two RBI home run deep to center field to give the Lady Techsters a 3-0 advantage. Southern Miss controlled the fifth inning though, taking the lead. After Samantha Robles reached on an error, Mikayla Davis entered the game as a pinch runner. Then, Evans connected on a single to centerfield, advancing Davis to third base. Taylor Beck scored Davis on a ground ball and advanced Rouse to third. Beck then stole second and in the attempt to get her out, Rouse was able to score another run for the Lady Eagles. Later in the inning Michelle Stringer, a two RBI single to give the Lady Eagles a 4-3 advantage. Much like the first game, the Lady Eagles relied on pitching to close out the game. Southern Miss brought in Rodgers to close out the game. She struck out the
first seven batters she faced before giving up a one-out single in the seventh inning. Robles pitched the first four innings, giving up three runs on eight hits, three strikeouts and a pair of walks. After winning both games of the double header Friday, Louisiana Tech shut out the Lady Eagles in the series finale, 7-0 Saturday afternoon. With runners on the corners in the first inning, La. Tech pitcher Pauline Tufi blasted a home run down the left field line to give the Lady Techsters a 3-0 lead. In the second inning, Louisiana Tech tacked on to its lead. Following a pinch hit walk, a bunt and a single to load the bases, Tufi hit a three-RBI double deep to right field clearing the bases and increasing the lead to 6-0. Tufi advanced to third on a throw home on the play and later tagged up on a foul ball to make it 7-0. Down 7-0 after two innings, Southern Miss managed to keep the Lady Techsters in check through the final four innings; however, the Lady Eagles could not come through offensively in the game. For the game, Southern Miss had a total of four hits, including a pair of doubles. Katie Cleary, Sarah Evans, Morgan McKeever and Meaghen Nelson each had one hit. Evans hit her ninth double
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Freshman Arielle Pollock attempts to get on base with a slap hit earlier in the season.
on the season, tying her total from her freshman season while Nelson hit her sixth for the season. Rodgers started the game for USM, giving up six runs on four hits, two walks and a strikeout in 1 1/3 innings. Danielle Brock came in and pitched 1 2/3 innings, allowing one unearned run on two
hits and a strikeout. Robles threw the last three innings without allowing a run. Southern Miss returns home this week to play nationally ranked Alabama Tuesday in a single game at Southern Miss Softball Complex. Game time is set for 6 p.m.
BASEBALL
USM gets first sweep of the season over La. Tech Joshua Campbell Sports Editor
The Golden Eagles earned their first sweep of the year over the weekend in a home series against Louisiana Tech. In game one, Southern Miss starter Conor Fisk was dominant as he pitched a complete game shutout to improve his record to 4-1. He allowed just four base runners all game, three hits and one walk and struck out six. “He had a great mix of pitches (tonight),” said Southern Miss coach Scott Berry. “He had tremendous command and he made it easy on the defense. There weren’t a lot of hard plays they had to make behind him. To throw 109 pitches and a complete game, I’m very proud of him.” However, the offense struggled to get going as the game was scoreless going into the bottom of the seventh inning. Bradley
Roney led off with a single after a 10 pitch at-bat that included five foul balls. After Dylan Burdeaux flied out to right, Austin Roussel singled up the middle. Two batters later, Nick Dawson doubled down the line to score both Burdeaux and Roussel. That was it for the offense though, but due to Fisk’s brilliant performance on the mound, USM got the 2-0 win. Game two was very similar as pitching dominated the game. USM starter Christian Talley tossed eight scoreless innings, allowing six hits, no walks and struck out 10. La. Tech starter Richie Navari was equally as impressive as he threw eight innings, allowing just one run on five hits and three walks. Southern Miss scored their lone run in the sixth inning on a sacrifice fly. With one out in the inning, Michael Sterling singled to left and Tim Lynch followed
with a single to right field to move Sterling to third. Facing a 1-2 count, Matt Durst flied out to centerfield to score Sterling who tagged up. Reliever Ryan Milton entered the ninth with the 1-0 lead and earned his second save of the season with a 1-2-3 inning. Talley improved to 3-2 on the season while Navari dropped to 4-4. Sunday’s finale was a much different story that saw USM race out to a 5-0 lead in the first inning. After Sterling scored on an error by La. Tech second basemen Thomas Simoneaux, Roney connected on a 3-2 pitch that he scorched to left field for a three-run homer, his second of the season. Burdeaux followed with a single to centerfield then stole second. Roussel then singled to right field to score Burdeaux to make it a five-run inning. USM added another run in the
second when Durst singled up the middle to score Sterling. La. Tech finally broke through in the seventh inning to score their first runs of the series. The damage came off the bat of first basemen Tyler Ervine who belted a two-run homer to centerfield. USM answered right back with two runs of their own in the inning off a Roney sacrifice fly and a Burdeaux RBI single. La. Tech (10-27, 4-17) added another run in the eighth, but the deficit was too much as USM cruised to an 8-3 victory to get the sweep. Roney picked up four RBIs in the game and Durst collected three hits. Cody Carroll improved to 3-0 on the season as he pitched six scoreless innings, allowing just three hits and recording six strikeouts. For the series, USM starters pitched a total of 23 shutout innings, which is easily their best stretch of the season.
This was the first series all year that USM truly dominated as they outscored La. Tech 11-3 in the series. “The challenge before today’s game was that we were twothirds of the way to sweeping the series,” Berry said. “This team has had some opportunities to do that and had not gotten it done (before today).” Southern Miss now trails Rice by just one game in the conference standings and have a chance to take the lead this weekend when they host Rice for a three-game series. The two teams both have five conference losses, but Rice has two more conference wins than USM. Southern Miss (24-17, 13-5) will look to stay hot Tuesday when they travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala. to take on the 17th ranked Crimson Tide (28-12, 12-6 SEC) whom they defeated on a walk-off pinch-hit single from Breck Kline in February.