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BASEBALL
USM wins its fourth C-USA series against MTSU Wilton Jackson
all of their runs in only four innings. The Blue Raiders Printz Reporter plated two runs in the third Riding a two-game winning inning, tallied five runs in streak, The University the fifth, two in the sixth of Southern Mississippi and a commanding four in baseball team planned to the eighth inning. continue its winning ways “One thing was really we in a three-game Conference never pitched down in the USA series with Middle zone,” said Southern Miss Tennessee State University. coach Scott Berry. “We didn’t The Golden Eagles could make enough of an adjustment not match the Blue Raiders’ to offset what they were doing offense that tallied 17 hits (at the plate).” as they destroyed Southern The Golden Eagles’ first Miss 13-1 Friday night at and only run came off a Pete Taylor Park. Michael Gilbert RBI single in Middle Tennessee scored the bottom of the eighth. For
the night, Nick Dawson led the Golden Eagles with two of its nine hits. Southern Miss pitcher Christian Talley started the game strong, striking out the first six batters he faced. Then things went downhill. He allowed four back-toback RBI singles in the third inning before leaving the game in the fifth, giving up four runs on seven hits with a walk and strikeout. For the Blue Raiders, Austin Bryant and Jake Ellison led the way with three hits apiece. Dustin
Delgado, Jake Ingold, Kevin Dupree and Austin Bryant tallied two runs apiece. Middle Tennessee starting pitcher Zac Curtis allowed nine hits, struck out 11 and walked one to improve to 4-1 on the year. Due to bad weather expected on Sunday, the two teams played in a doubleheader Saturday. Southern Miss pitcher Connor Fisk limited the Blue Raiders to five hits, walked four over seven innings and
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STATE
Miss. Law updates building codes Alan Rawls Managing Editor
The Mississippi legislature has passed a new law that will require counties and cities to adopt more stringent standards for the construction of residential and commercial buildings, effective Aug. 1. According to The Hattiesburg American, the legislation was not only inspired by a decade of natural disasters, but was also passed on the basis of standardizing minimum requirements to make homes more resistant to hurricanes. The law will require stricter standards, but counties and cities will have the power to opt out of the state’s new law by passing a resolution saying so within 120 days of the provisions going into effect. “The people of Mississippi deserve to be protected, and this legislation requires builders to fortify new buildings with materials that can stand up to Mother Nature,” said Donavan Brown, counsel for state government relations at Property Casualty Insurers Association of America. The association believes Mississippi has a need for stronger and safer structures. But Forrest County District 4 Supervisor Rod Woullard disagreed with the new law. “It was something that was done without our input,” Woullard said. “If we wanted a building code, we didn’t need the state to get one.” The law would also require counties to form a county department of building inspection and code enforcement, a lucrative system which Woullard said would be expensive and go unfunded by the state government.
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Sophomore Tim Lynch tags a Middle Tennessee player on a pickoff attempt Saturday afternoon at Pete Taylor Park.
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A&E ‘Noah’ review Movie presents dark take on biblical story.
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OPINION Baby names Celebrities go overboard naming children.
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SPORTS Tennis Eagles handily defeat Alcorn State.
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ON CAMPUS
Student receives prestigious volunteer award Yolanda Cruz
Printz Media/Web Editor Junior special and elementary education major Lindsey Pellittieri received the Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence (GIVE) Award. “Receiving this award reinforces my attitudes and beliefs (toward) service and encourages me to continue in my efforts to serve my community,” Pellittieri said. “To me, service is more than a day of contribution for a single effort; it surely is a lifestyle. It’s about doing more, being more and giving more.” Pellittieri received this award because of her outstanding achievements through volunteer and community service. Pellittieri volunteers with numerous organizations, including AmeriCorps and Relay For Life. “The GIVE Award was created in order to recognize volunteers who are making significant impacts on their communities through their service. It is truly
humbling to be recognized in potential within themselves,” Pellittieri said. this capacity,” Pellittieri said. Josh Duplantis, director for the “My passion for the spirit and traditions of campus, my USM Center for Community and pursuit for academic growth Civic Engagement, nominated and achievement and my desire Pellittieri for the award because to serve a humbled community of all the work she has done with are what attribute to my not only this office, but many commitment to serve,” she said. other organizations as well. “It is rare to find a student who “These factors influence my desire to leave not just Southern is willing to work as hard as she Miss, but any food bank, does on service project sites as construction site, classroom, well as in the academic arena,” homeless shelter or village, Duplantis said. “Lindsey is a gifted, practical self-motivated better than I found it.” Pellittieri has volunteered person that works extremely for mission projects in both hard and adds resources to any the Dominican Republic and organization that she joins.” As a sophomore, Pellittieri was Haiti. She has also worked with children at Lillie Burney named to the USM Community Elementary and Longleaf Service Hall of Fame. At the time Elementary schools. Pellittieri she was the youngest student to is passionate about enhancing ever receive that recognition. As far as Pellittieri’s future the students’ lives, which is why she decided to become an was concerned, Duplantis had nothing but positive remarks. education major. “Clearly, Lindsey has a bright, “My objective is to be a light to those adolescents, especially service-oriented future ahead when mentoring and serving of her, and will become an those in rehab facilities or encouraging, positive force in juvenile centers, so that they the classroom.” can regonize the light and
ON CAMPUS
Fashion event to earn students experience Kirstie Lowery Printz Reporter
The University of Southern Mississippi will present students with firsthand retail experience in the annual Passion for Fashion “Consignment for a Cause” event. Men and women who are studying fashion merchandising and marketing, as well as other business-related careers, will get the opportunity to learn about working in the world of
fashion. “This is a class project in which students in a juniorlevel merchandising course plan, execute and manage a pop-up consignment store,” said Brigitte Burgess, associate professor of merchandising and merchandising coordinator. Burgess said her students are involved in every aspect of the event, including pre-sale planning. The purpose of the consignment shop is to teach those who are involved skills in merchandising, promotion, accounting and customer service. The event is also designed to assist students in enhancing each of their critical learning and teamwork skills. While some people prefer to learn within a classroom setting, Bailey Matheny, a junior marketing and fashion merchandising double major, likes to take a more constructive approach. Matheny, who will be a manager at the shop, said that learning in a classroom
and gaining experience from being placed in a realistic work environment are two very different things. “Passion for Fashion allows students to get experience in a controlled environment with things that they have learned within their time at USM and put their knowledge and skills into action,” Matheny said. Another reason behind this event is to assist students in paying for school. Burgess said Passion for Fashion began in 2007 and has since helped more than 70 participating students receive aid financially from the proceeds. Since the start of the shop, approximately 700 students have served as managers and staff. According to www. passionforfashion.org, items for all individuals can be found at the event. The shop will include clothing for every type of occasion, including career wear, casual wear, outer wear, formal wear/ cocktail, shoes, belts, handbags, jewelry and children’s wear. The shop will run from Monday, April 7 through Friday, April 11 from 9a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in rooms A and B of the Southern Miss Union.
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Junior Lindsey Pellittieri received the Governor’s Initiative for Volunteer Excellence Award from Gov. Phil Bryant for outstanding service and volunteer efforts.
ON CAMPUS
Community races in Glow Run
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Onlookers cheer racers as they finish the Glow Run Thursday night. Participating runners dressed in neon clothing and glowing accessories to take part in the 5K that began on Pride Field and winded its way all around Southern Miss campus.
FEATURE
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LOCAL
Is Hattiesburg a typical college town? Mary Beth Wolverton Printz Reporter
Home to two universities, Hattiesburg hosts more than 15,000 students during the school year. With such a large student population, it is reasonable to imagine that Hattiesburg would be accessible to this group and eager to please them. There are, however, a few aspects to living in Hattiesburg that may exasperate students. Hattiesburg is not always the easiest city to get around, especially for students who do not have a vehicle at college. There are restaurants and pharmacies within walking distance of The University of Southern Mississippi, but a large part of Hattiesburg is too far away for students to reach easily. Many have to plan rides with friends. The city has a public transport system of buses, but the number of stops is fairly limited. In recent years, Hattiesburg has made roads more accessible for cyclists and walkers. Bike lanes have been added onto public streets, especially in the downtown area. Ultimately, however, Hattiesburg’s size is not favorable for easy transport around the city if you do not own a car. Another problem students may encounter is how early the city shuts down. During your four (or
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Many question whether Hattiesburg is a true college town and if the Southern Miss campus provides for a thriving college lifestyle.
five, or six) years of college, there is a chance that you will still be at the bar when the lights come up at closing time. For students going out in Hattiesburg, this means that you will be out the door of your favorite hangout by 2 a.m. Why does the ‘Burg shut down at this particular time? A city ordinance, guided by state laws, prohibits the consumption of alcoholic drinks, beer or wine in private or public commercial establishments between the hours of 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. The same law also prohibits selling and distribution of those drinks between 12 p.m. and 12 a.m. on Sunday. This means that restaurants and bars can be penalized if anyone on their property is still drinking past the 2 a.m. cutoff. Cities across the state and the country have similar guidelines in place, but how does Hattiesburg stack
up to other college towns in Mississippi? According to Mississippi’s Department of Revenue, alcohol sales in Oxford end at midnight, except on home game days, when the bars and restaurants can sell until 1 a.m. In Starkville, alcohol, beer and wine sales are limited to midnight during the week and 1 a.m. on the weekends. In Starkville, as in Oxford, sale hours are extended until 1 a.m. on home game days. The Hub City is more lenient when it comes to selling beer, wine and other alcoholic beverages than the towns which house the state’s other major universities. One reason Hattiesburg may not seem as much like a college town is simply its size. Hattiesburg boasts two universities and two hospitals, a large retail market, industries and private companies. It is the third largest city in the state.
Other, more traditional college towns are completely centered around the university. “Everything (in Oxford) is Rebel-tailored,” said Christian Dasher, a junior finance major. “Half the stores have ‘Rebel’ in their name. The whole town is red and blue.” Dasher attended Ole Miss before transferring to Southern Miss and has noticed several differences between the two towns. Game day turnout is one major difference between Hattiesburg and Oxford. “(There are) 50,000 people in The Grove on Saturday for football,” Dasher said. “Enough said. No comparison.” Sadly, attendance at Southern Miss football games is nowhere near that, especially during the past two years as the team struggled to win games. Community support can be found in other places in Hattiesburg apart from The Rock,
however. Drive down Hardy Street and you will spot countless Southern Miss car decals. You will see stores which feature giant golden eagles painted in the windows. Hattiesburg businesses offer discounts for students and proudly boast the fact that they are alumni-owned. Restaurants and even gas stations take their names from the university colors and mascot. School spirit is present in the city but it is just more difficult to spot. Petty inconveniences will plague any town, whether that is the difficulty of getting across the city or finding a late-night snack when restaurants close by 3 a.m., but if a city’s attitude toward its university is positive, then it can be called a shining example of a college town.
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X-Phi movement comes to USM Allison Edwards Printz Reporter
The Department of Philosophy and Religion hosted its final Philosophical Friday event of the semester April 4, “What Can Philosophy Learn from Doing Experiments? A Report on the X-Phi Movement,” with speaker Jonathan Weinberg. Weinberg, an associate professor of philosophy at The University of Arizona, has taught and conducted research in the areas of cognitive science, epistemology and aesthetics. He themed his lecture around the concept that experimental philosophy, or “X-Phi,” can be used in helping to further evaluate philosophical theories. “The core idea behind experimental philosophy is philosophers taking on some of the tools of the social sciences, particularly, but not only, sort of survey methods and
concocting various vignettes and presenting them to different groups of people and seeing how they respond to them,” Weinberg said. Weinberg said our intuitions, things he defines as intellectual seemings with no consciously discernible origins, play a key role in philosophical investigation, yet they are also fallible because human beings have trouble determining hunches from fact. To prove this point, Weinberg gave the audience several tests and explained after each one how their basic intuitions had influenced their answers and the pattern of answers of others who had also taken the test. Occasionally, the audience members were each given the same test but with small, discernible changes in wording, numbers or situational set-ups. Each time, varying intuitions interfered with the audience’s
answers, causing their results to differ. In one test, “The Case of Jeremy,” the audience is given the hypothetical situation that a supercomputer is invented that can predict the future with perfect accuracy. It predicts that a young man named Jeremy will rob a bank in the year 2195. It is then the test-takers’ duty to determine whether or not Jeremy has the free will to choose his fate. Weinberg reveals afterward that a portion of the audience had a test in a cursive font and the other portion had an easy-to-read Arial font. Those who had the cursive font had to think harder about their answer, challenging their intuitions, and came to the conclusion that, no, Jeremy could not have had free will. The opposite effect occurred with the Arial font readers. There are many ways for
experimental philosophers to manipulate a test-taker’s intuition to help improve experiments, according to Weinberg. Some of these involve looking for central tendencies in intuitions (averaging), removing strange outside effects that influence intuitions (quarantine) and determining optimal conditions to make intuitions immune to these effects (calibration). Junior philosophy major Anthony Woods agrees that the idea of being able to modify a person’s intuition in this way is indeed a valid one. “The literature has shown conclusively that our intuitions can often be altered by a number of seemingly irrelevant matters,” Woods said. “Referencing the example Dr. Weinberg used, my evaluation of whether someone’s action is morally right or wrong should not be influenced by the fact I’m standing in a
filthy room, but the results of numerous studies show that they do. This undue influence is what experimental philosophers refer to as an error.” While Weinberg addresses some potential critics of the X-Phi movement who might say it is an attempt to make philosophy look too much like science, Woods emphasizes that philosophy is not a science, nor does it claim to be, and it is therefore unfair to criticize the movement in such a way. “I think it is valid and quite appropriate that philosophers incorporate experimental methodology when making claims about human intuition,” Woods said. “It can provide a means of grounding such claims in reality and reinforce arguments utilizing those claims with a statistical element.”
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
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REVIEW
Aronofsky and cast succeed in ‘Noah’
TELEVISION Top binge-worthy shows
Bradley Presson Printz Reporter
Those who have seen previous works by Darren Aronofsky know of the director’s penchant for portraying the darker sides of human psychology in his work. His films like “Black Swan” and “Requiem for a Dream” showed masterful insights into the lives of people pushed to their limits. Aronofsky’s latest film, “Noah,” takes the director’s flair for haunting examinations of humanity and applies it to the biblical tale of Noah and his ark. Aronofsky’s version of events is mostly the same as the biblical canon. Noah, the last descendant of Seth (Adam and Eve’s third son), is chosen by God (called the Creator in the film) to build an ark while God punishes the rest of the world (the descendants of Cain) for their wickedness. However, Aronofksy does deviate with some plot choices that are not biblical in order to advance the story. The first deviation that seems to have caused the most controversy is the inclusion of a group of fallen angels called the Watchers. The Watchers are six-armed stone giants who were punished by the Creator for attempting to help mankind after man fell from grace and help Noah with his task of building the ark. The second deviation is the fictional character of Ila, who plays the role of Noah’s adopted daughter and eventual daughterin-law in Aronofsky’s tale, portrayed by Emma Watson. Despite these deviations, Aronofsky stays mostly true to the source material, but examines it in a way that is more callous and brutal than the Sunday school story that most are familiar with. The film is divided into two halves essentially, with the first half consisting of Noah learning of the task before him and constructing the ark while also dealing with the descendants of Cain and their king, Tubal-Cain. The first half houses some of the most beautiful and lighthearted moments of the film, with visuals that echo Aronofsky’s previous attempt at a film with this large of a scope, “The Fountain.” The second half of the film begins when the flood arrives and shows how Noah and his family deal with this destructive force and its subsequent aftermath. It
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Sarah Turnage Printz Reporter
1. “Gossip Girl” The six-season drama set in the Upper East Side of New York is sure to keep you coming back for more. This high school drama of extremely rich New Yorkers makes for great television.
2. “Glee” Jam-packed with singing, dancing and lots of laughs, this show is sure to keep you hooked.
3. “Scandal” A political drama set in Washington, D.C., this is one of the top-rated shows on television right now.
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is in this second half that the film begins to show the true burden that has been placed on Noah and its toll on his psyche. Watching him sit inside the dark boat listening to the screams of the condemned and his struggle with the fact that he feels the Creator has sentenced all of mankind, including his family, to death is a difficult thing to do. Aronofsky complements the mood shift with darker and drearier visuals as the world is drowned in water and the sky has turned to gray. Russell Crowe is the highlight of the film. His portrayal of Noah is a complex man so deeply devoted to his convictions that it borders on fanaticism, and Crowe sells this devotion with terrifying skill. Unfortunately, Crowe is so commanding that the rest of the cast can fall a bit flat. Jennifer Connolly and Anthony Hopkins are stellar, but they are not allotted much screen time; meanwhile Emma Watson’s Ila is a weak point and her love interest Shem is essentially disposable. Throughout the film, the visuals are top notch. Beautiful
landscapes and wonderful CGI effects complement plot points incredibly well. This visual finesse is especially apparent in scenes such as Noah witnessing the depravity of the descendants of Cain and having a vision of the landscape turning into Hell, the use of a river spreading across the landscape to show the passage of time and a series of stunning images that complement Noah telling his family the story of creation. The film also handles incredibly powerful themes in a way that manages to avoid becoming selfrighteous or preachy. Themes of forgiveness, the power of choices and mankind’s place in the environment are examined with a delicate touch and allow viewers to come to their own conclusions. While “Noah” does have its flaws, it is an ambitious project that succeeds in taking a wellknown story and making an interesting and poignant film around it. “Noah” will be a conversation starter for believers and non-believers alike for years to come.
The series finale recently aired, so make sure you restart the funny series from the beginning and fall in love with the characters all over again.
5. “Grey’s Anatomy” The hospital drama with tons of soap-opera-type storylines will keep you pressing “Next Episode” non-stop.
6. “The Office” Here is a witty show about boring office life, and it is sure to amuse you. Steve Carell as the boss will make you happy you are still in college and not working in the real world yet.
7. “One Tree Hill” Though some of the drama can be outlandish, you can enjoy revisiting your high school days with this show.
8. “Breaking Bad” While we are sad this show recently ended, it is available on Netflix for constant viewing enjoyment. Its high reviews guarantee the newcomer a great lazy afternoon of AMC drama.
9. “New Girl” Zooey Deschanel plays the lovable, quirky Jess. This 30-minute comedy is great to watch right before bedtime.
10. “The Walking Dead” If you love zombies and drama, then this is the one for you.
OPINION
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CELEBRITY
Celebrity baby-naming out of control Patrizia Dwyer Printz Reporter
Celebrity baby names seem to become crazier every year. Already a plethora of examples come to mind: Of course we all know about Kanye’s daughter North West. Then there was Sylvester Stallone’s son, Sage Moonblood. Nicholas Cage named his son Kal-El, which was Superman’s given name. Ashlee Simpson and her nowex Pete Wentz named their son Bronx Mowgli. Penn Jillette of Penn & Teller named his daughter Moxie CrimeFighter. Then there is Pilot Inspektor Lee, son of “My Name Is Earl” star Jason Lee, and Gwen
Stefani’s Zuma Nesta Rock. In response, we have to ask ourselves a couple of questions. Why are celebrity baby names so crazy? What impact do these names have on us as a society, if any? Should we even bother worrying about it? So, first of all, why? “To me, it’s to be different and to set their children apart from the others,” said Montie Grier, a father. Bri Davis, a mother, thinks celebrity parents have an ardent wish to keep their own fame alive in their bloodline. “I think some celebrities do this to gain more attention and possibly attention for their children,” Davis said. “I think it’s a way of giving them a fame boost before they
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are even able to make a name for themselves.” Janine Wilson, mother of two, became angry when she read the list of names recited in this article. “I just feel like it’s all about the wow factor and what kind of reaction they can get from the public,” Wilson said. “It’s selfish, I think. I don’t see why they have to make their kids stick it out when they already are going to have to deal with so much growing up.” The consensus is that celebrities try to keep alive or revive their fame by giving their children outrageous names. There is also a scientific way to look at this issue. In 2013, Hema Yoganarasimhan, assistant professor at the University of California Davis Graduate School of Management, wrote an article, “Identifying the Presence and Cause of Fashion Cycles in the Choice of Given Names.” Yoganarasimhan is a marketing expert who based her research on Social Security Administration lists of names since the 1940s. She took into account socioeconomic status of the parents and their
cultural exposure. It seems that more “cultured” parents started baby name trends. When lower class parents picked up those names, higher class parents would discard that trend and soon start a new one. Celebrities display power by creating baby name trends. It shows they are wealthier or more social. And who better to start social trends than celebrities? Unfortunately, the victims in this case are their own children. They use flesh and blood to prove who is the biggest hipster. Grier feels like the trend has gotten so much worse over the years because celebrities are trying to one-up each other’s wild baby-name ideas. “It’s good you would want your kids to be different and to have a name that no one else has, but don’t go overboard,” Grier said. “So keep it simple and original.” One of the latest trends is naming your child after a place. That’s why London, Paris, and Brooklyn have become so popular. But when Ashlee named her child Bronx or Gwen named her son Zuma,
after a beach, I think that is the line most people are talking about being crossed. Davis’ own daughter is named Hanalei, which is a place in Hawaii and a spinoff from the “Puff the Magic Dragon” theme song. This is no doubt original, as I have never seen it before, but it is reasonable, especially when you take into account that she simply goes by Hana - a rather traditional name - most of the time. This is a good example of being simple and yet original. A small poll showed that most of the people I know thought Penn was the worst offender by naming his daughter Moxie CrimeFighter. They say Moxie could have sufficed, but that the addition of CrimeFighter ruined it. So whether now or in the future, try your hardest not to name your child something that will more than likely result in adolescent embarrassment and future name-changing. Just ask yourself, “how would I feel if my name were Pilot Inspektor?” And even if your answer is “not bad,” name your child something less weird.
SPORTS
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LACROSSE
Eagles take on Bulldogs
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Myra Roebuck searches for an open pass during the lacrosse game against Mississippi State at Temple Baptist Church Saturday, April 5. The Eagles also played LSU earlier in the day.
BASEBALL
continued from page 1 had 11 strikeouts as Southern Miss trounced Middle Tennessee 7-0 in game one of the Saturday doubleheader at Pete Taylor Park. The Golden Eagles’ first run came in the form of a tworun double by Nick Dawson. Then in the fourth, Dylan Burdeaux and Austin Roussel scored off of a Michael Gilbert sacrifice bunt. Finally, the Golden Eagles scored three more runs in the seventh to finish the game. Blue Raider starting pitcher Paul Mittura (1-2) allowed Southern Miss to score seven runs (five earned) on seven hits in seven innings. He gave up three walks and struck out two. In game two of the doubleheader, USM continued with their recent winning ways. After trailing 6-5 in the sixth, center fielder Connor Barron blasted a RBI single to center field to bring Austin Roussel to home plate for a score. Then, Barron stole second base and finally came home for the game-winning run as Southern Miss beat Middle Tennessee 7-6 Saturday afternoon in the series finale.
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TENNIS
Men’s team dominates Alcorn 6-1 James Johnson Printz Reporter
On Saturday, April 5 the Southern Miss men’s tennis team had little trouble hosting Alcorn State, beating the Braves six matches to one. Southern Miss is now 10-9 after the weekend matchups. The day started with doubles matches where USM was one game away from sweeping Alcorn. Their only loss of the weekend came when Alex Doleac and teammate Girgory Trotsenko struggled and came up short against Maxim Tkachenko and Lucas Morviac losing 8-6. The rest of the Golden Eagles had an easy time against the Braves. USM senior partners Paulo Alvarado and Juan Escobar beat Ernesto Santillan and Nikita Kostikov 8-5. USM’s Chao-Yu Huang and Vasco Valverde defeated Alcorn’s Garry Armor and Nischay Rawal 8-2. Head coach Zubin Engineer was pleased with his team’s effort and performance. “We had two good wins at No. 1 & 2
doubles to carry the momentum in singles to win the match 6-1,” Engineer said. “The team focused well and everyone played their games. This was a solid team performance.” As coach Engineer said, the team would use the momentum and confidence gained in the double matches to help blow out the Braves in the singles. Alvarado gave USM its first points, beating Santillan. USM’s Escobar topped Tkachenko, winning the two sets in the match, 6-4 and 6-2. USM’s Huang stepped onto the court next and beat Kostikov. Valverde followed Huang’s victory with two victories of his own, beating Rawal 6-3 and 6-2. Doleac was the last Golden Eagle to take the court. Doleac knocked off Morviac with 6-2, 4-6 and 10-3 victories. Alcorn’s only victory came after Amor avenged his doubles loss, beating Trotsenko 6-2 and 6-3. The men’s tennis team will return to the courts Friday as they host UTSA at 2 p.m. and Louisiana-Lafayette on Saturday at 2 p.m.
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Alex Doleac returns a serve with his forehand at a home tennis match from the 2014 season against Jackson State Jan. 26.
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Men’s golf places 11th at Mason Rudolph Championship Joshua Campbell Sports Editor
The Southern Miss men’s golf team struggled once again, finishing 11th out of 14 teams at the Mason Rudolph Championship at the Vanderbilt Legends Club, hosted by Vanderbilt. Alabama won the tournament, shooting fiveunder par for the three-day event. The next closest team was Vanderbilt who shot fourover par for the tournament. Southern Miss shot 45-over par for the tournament at the par-71 course. Senior Zach Estep had the best round of all the players who participated in the event for Southern Miss with a 69 in the final round. Estep’s two-under par final round was the only score posted by a Southern Miss player that was under par. However, his other two rounds were both over 80 as he finished tied for 60th overall.
Junior Drew Kirby fared the best overall for Southern Miss, shooting a nine-over par for the weekend, finishing tied for 34th overall. He shot a twoover par 73 in the first round, three-over par 74 in the second and four-over par 75 in the final round. Senior Trent Hillis finished the tournament tied for 37th with a ten-over par. His best round was the opening round where he posted a one-over par 72 and finished with a six-over 77 in round two and a threeover 74 in the round. The best overall performer over the weekend was Florida State’s Jack McGuire who finished 10-under par for the tournament. Louisville’s Robin Sciot-Siegrist and Vanderbilt’s Ben Fogler rounded out the top three; each posted a threeunder par for the tournament. The team will continue play Monday, April 7 as they will participate in the Old Waverly Collegiate at the
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Southern Miss men’s golf team played this weekend at Vanderbilt and placed 11th overall at the golf tournament.
Old Waverly Golf Club in West Point, Miss. Teams will play 36 holes Monday and 18 holes on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles have
just one more tournament left after the Old Waverly Collegiate before they play in the Conference USA Championships. The Reunion
Intercollegiate will be held in Madison, Miss. at the Reunion Golf Club & CC on April 14 and April 15.