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Trump triumphs in 2016 turnover CAM BONELLI executive editor In what some believe to be an unceremonious fashion, Republican candidate Donald Trump won the 2016 Election for Presidency of the United States on Nov. 8. Trump secured his place in the Oval Office with 51 more electoral votes than Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton. Although Clinton won the popular vote by 0.01 percent, Trump managed to win key swing states including Michigan, Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania (which no republican nominee has secured since 1988), North Carolina, Iowa and Wisconsin. Across the state of Mississippi, Trump received approximately 215,532 more votes than the former Secretary of State. In Forest County, 55.5 percent voted Trump and 41.3 percent voted Clinton; in Lamar County, Trump received
76.5 percent – 18,493 votes – with Clinton at 5,044 votes, according to the L.A. Times. President of College Republicans Sawyer Walters said he thought the race was a huge upset and that Clinton was projected to win in most polls. “In the beginning of the night, it had her ahead a little bit,” Walters said. “Trump started pulling ahead and was able to maintain his lead over Hillary. Really after Pennsylvania, you kind of understood that was it, it was the final piece – she would have had to sweep every other state. In each state, the conservative votes were coming out ahead of the polls, and after Pennsylvania it really struck hold that we just did it. We were able to sweep not only the presidential election but were also able to sweep the Senate and the House as well.” President of the College Democrats Ki-Jana Collins said
he was shocked with the election results. “I was shocked not because the polls had projected Hillary winning,” Collins said. “All the major states were red – states that were once blue – are red now. It just makes you wonder what happened, what went wrong with the polling. Did people lie when they said they were supporting her? Were people saying that they were supporting her, were there people on the outside supporting her but secretly supporting Trump? So, mainly, I’m just shocked.” Collins said he was sick to his stomach. “It’s not because of Trump as a person – even if you look past all of the things he has said,” Collins said. “Never have we had a candidate who had no political experience, not even municipal political experience – nothing. It was a shock factor that we picked someone over someone
who has seen every aspect of this job, every aspect of running a country or dealing with foreign leaders. [We picked] someone who has a mass wealth of reality TV and business experience. What’s going to happen now? What are we saying to other countries?” Walters said he was satisfied with the result and that the Republicans going out to vote will help pass bills in the next four years. “I think at Southern Miss, you’re going to see a different mindset,” Walters said. “Recently we’ve had a Republican House and Senate but a Democratic president. Here at Southern Miss, you’re going to see a lot more of a conservative mindset because all of the legislation that’s going to be passed will tend to be more conservative. I think having all those laws passed will help other people come to the idea that Republicans aren’t bad.” Social media’s role in this election
will not be discounted as Trump has received more than $1.8 billion in free advertising from media outlets. Trump’s Twitter account became a key tool in his dramaturgical campaign. Following the results, Trump took to Twitter to proclaim satisfaction for the turnover, writing, ”Such a beautiful and important evening! The forgotten man and woman will never be forgotten again. We will all come together as never before” Although Trump feels triumphant, many social media users feel particularly discouraged by his win. Many have posted countdown clocks to their Facebook walls for when Trump will leave office, pictures of despondent Clinton supporters and statuses blaming third-party voters for the upset. Inauguration of the 45th president is set for Jan. 20; the first act in the business man’s presidential play will be staged for a global audience.
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Publishers seek talent at forum
Shraddha Bhatta | Printz Students gather at the panelists’ table to ask questions at the University Press of Mississippi event on Nov. 8.
PATIENCE JOHNSON
printz reporter
On Nov. 8, University Press of Mississippi editors offered students insight on entering the publishing industry during a panel discussion held in R.C. Cook Union Room B. According to panelists Steve Yates,
Emily Mandy, Courtney McCrary and Lisa McMurtay, students at The University of Southern Mississippi have an opportunity to intern at Mississippi’s sole university press, which is also the only non-profit publisher in the state. Yates, associate director and marketing director of UPM, said
while graduate school is not always necessary to pursue a career in book publishing, experience is essential and it is never too early to start gaining experience. “A prerequisite for any publishing field is curiosity,” Yates said. “You have to have a willingness to work every day. That’s really all it takes to
work at a university press. We need to see that spark of desire in your eyes.” McMurtray, editorial assistant of UPM, said she originally planned to use her internship with UPM as a part of her résumé and to pursue living in a large city with a hub for book publishing. “You deal with people who love what they do, but you also deal with people who are doing innovative things,” McMurtray said. “I knew publishing was something I really wanted to do.” McMurtray said her plans changed when she accepted a permanent position with UPM last October. She now works with pop culture books and oversees internships the university press offers. UPM currently offers an editorial internship, a business internship, a McRae publishing internship and a part-time marketing aid position. McMurtray and Keene, UPM’s associated acquisitions editor, select the most qualified individuals when reviewing each applicant’s’ résumé. “We want to see that you have interest for University Press of Mississippi in your cover letter,” Mandy said. “Why is this individual applying here? For students, we look at education, grades and classes he or she is enrolled in. Experience isn’t
necessary because we understand you’re just starting out.” McMurtray said she checks for professionalism when looking over résumés. “One of the most important things I look for is that you follow directions correctly,” McMurtray said. “So applicants need to read the email and include all the information we’re looking for when [they] apply here. If you send me a one-line email, you’re dead to me. Make sure your email is professional and free of spelling errors. This job involves emailing authors.” Yates said students should think of their résumés as talking points. “We’re going to ask why you’re here,” Yates said. “We want to know what about UPM interests you. If [the applicant] is true, we’ll see that spark, desire and curiosity. We’ll be able to see ourselves in that person, and that’s what we look for.” Yates said Mississippi’s eight state universities support UPM. UPM employees publish scholarly books and books that interpret the south, and from its office in Jackson, UPM acquires, edits, distributes and promotes more than eight new books every year, according to its website. Last year’s sales reached more than $2 million.
Tapingo’s dining app is like Tinder but food LORA LAVIGNE printz reporter The University of Southern Mississippi is the first college in the state to adopt mobile meal application Tapingo for its campus. Tapingo is an application designed for quick access to convenient meals. In partnering with the application, USM Eagle Dining plans to enhance the student dining experience. Users can search for nearby restaurants, browse through menus, customize orders and pay for meals online. The food will either be delivered or ready for pick-up when the user arrives at the restaurant. Lauren Brescher, Eagle Dining’s Marketing Manager, said she is excited to bring Tapingo to USM.
“We think it will add a lot of value to our meal plans, and students can use their bonus bucks or dining dollars to pay through the app,” Brescher said. “We know that students are very busy, trying to get from one place to another [and] trying to eat between classes, and it isn’t always easy to wait in line at Chick-Fil-A.” Tapingo separates itself from other transaction systems in that it is a fully-launched mobile asset. The app recognizes the user’s location and becomes familiar with the user’s preferences over time to make contextual recommendations. Tapingo Head of Public Relations Leanne Reis said Tapingo works with forward-looking universities that
prioritize student engagement and quality of life on campus. “We’re using mobile technology to solve a key problem for students: lack of time,” Reis said. “Tapingo provides a streamlined buying process, eliminates operational inefficiencies, and drives habitual purchases. Whether it’s the long lines between classes or late-night study sessions, students need a solution that meets their needs.” The application can also anticipate a user’s orders and request to order items based on regular eating habits. For example, if the user orders a latte every morning, Tapingo will request that the user place the order. USM students became aware about the application through emails, alerts, as well as booths set up around campus dining areas. “I decided to use it because I thought it would save me time during my busy day, but I still had to wait in line at Chick-Fil-A to pick up my order,” said freshman Cameron Nocera. “The app is pretty easy to use, and I would definitely encourage more students to use it once more food places on campus create express lines such as Starbuck’s Tapingo Express Pickup.” “Imagine the scenario in which ten students get out of class and all
Courtesy Photo | head to the same restaurant,” Reis said. “You have 10 people in line, and the last person will have barely any time to actually eat before their next class. Now imagine five of those people use Tapingo to order before class ends. All 10 leave class
together, but by the time they get to the restaurant, five people’s orders are ready and waiting, cutting the line down to five people.” More information on Tapingo and its affiliates and services can be found at tapingo.com.
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FEATURE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Tripod Festival offers grooves, grub HIBA TAHIR entertainment editor Back Door Coffeehouse will celebrate “Tripod 2016 Arts Festival” this weekend in the Fellowship Hall of University Baptist Church, beginning at 7 p.m on Nov. 11. The second year of this arts festival is an amalgamation of concerts, songwriting and poetry writing workshops and a “fantastic temporary arts challenge” inspired by Black Rock City’s annual Burning Man festival, according to Tripod facilitator David Walker. “This is a once-a-year opportunity for students to enjoy something really unique and virtually free,” Walker said, emphasizing that Tripod is a “true arts festival.” “[It] not only features amazing performers for two evenings’ concerts but also a day of songwriting workshops and poetry [and] writing workshops mentored by acclaimed [artists] in those disciplines.” Walker said Tripod itself began under the direction of Kat Spangler, associate minister at UBC and chief barista, and inspired him to write a new chapter of Back Door Coffeehouse.
Spangler said Back Door Coffeehouse became one of her favorite things while working at UBC. “With all the local talent and interest in the arts in our community, it seemed to me an arts festival could be an inspiring and exciting event for our church to be a part of,” Spangler said. “Not only that, it was a natural extension of what Back Door was already doing and a way to build stronger relationships with our neighbors.” Cary Hudson, Thomas Jackson, Sarah Bryan Lewis and Scott Chism and The Better Half will perform in the first concert with a special appearance from Grammy-winning songwriter Tricia Walker and Sharon Gerald, author of “Thin is the Kingdom.” Registration for workshops begins at 8:30 a.m. on Nov. 12, and workshops begin at 9:30 a.m. The songwriting workshop will be led by Tricia Walker, and the poets and writers workshop will be led by Sharon Gerald. Both are limited to 15 participants each and will cost $15. Workshop participants will receive a complimentary lunch break at 11:30 a.m. and will finish at 2 p.m. Students interested in participating in the workshops can register online at ubchm.org. If room permits, organizers
will take late entries on Saturday morning until workshops begin. The Cardboard Creation Challenge, a sculpture contest, will take place concurrent with the writers’ workshops. Participating artists can pick up their cardboard and fastener supplies at 9 a.m. and spend the day working on their structures or sculptures. “The sculptures will remain in place through the day and evening with a [laser] light projection running across them during the evening’s festivities,” Walker said. “Artists who participate are invited to set up samples of their more serious work for display or sale inside the fellowship hall.” Saturday evening at 7 p.m., doors will open for another concert featuring the Mulligan Brothers. “Along with the band, festival favorite works from the workshops will be performed from the stage,” Walker said. “Both concerts are donation only events.” Java Works coffees, Coca-Colas and treats will be provided at no cost, and a free nursery with two workers will be available on site. Walker said the monthly Back Door Coffeehouse was founded in 1992 by a few artists.
Courtesy Photo | “A few writers and musicians who were members or friends of University Baptist Church thought the fellowship hall would be perfect for a coffeehouse venue,” Walker said. “The church agreed that a no-hidden-agenda arts event that showcased the honest efforts of writers and musicians was a worthy use of such a wonderful room.” Walker said the Back Door Coffeehouse continues to be a place “where the entire community can interact with artists in a most personal way” and that it runs entirely on donations and sponsors. “It has been a decision from the
beginning that no ticket would ever be sold for a concert or performance at the Back Door,” Walker said. According to Walker, the Back Door Coffeehouse is a “win-win” for USM. “Faculty of the Mass Communications Department saw a golden opportunity to provide great field experience for their student interns to participate in production of a true monthly arts venue,” Walker said. “We love it when we have USM musicians on stage, with USM technicians recording them, filming them and USM students enjoying the fun of a real coffeehouse evening in our audience.”
Sexual Assault affects male, female students JENNIFER ROBINSON
printz reporter
Sexual assault is not limited to any single gender, race, ethnicity or religion; it has no bias. According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women and one in 71 men will be
sexually assaulted in their lifetime. One in five female victims and one in 16 male victims are sexually assaulted while in college. In 2015, 14,551 students enrolled at The University of Southern Mississippi with 64 percent being female. Hypothetically, with calculations derived from the NSVRC, 465.6
female students and 327 male students could have experienced sexual assault out of the 14,551. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network, students can take action to protect themselves through awareness, education and intervention in dangerous situations. “We can all take steps to increase
safety on college campuses,” RAINN’s website said. “As bystanders, students can learn ways of stepping in to prevent crimes like sexual assault from occurring. No tips can absolutely guarantee safety – sexual violence can happen to anyone, and it’s not the only crime that can occur on a college campus. It’s important to remember that if you are sexually assaulted on campus, it is not your fault – help and support are available.” Through awareness of surroundings at a party and bringing along a friend, a student can protect themselves in an unfamiliar place, according to RAINN. Junior public relations major Ann Marie Dorsey said she usually brings her own drinks to parties and stays aware of her surroundings. “If I don’t [bring my own drink], I make sure that I keep my drink in my hand at all times,” Dorsey said. “I [try] to not get too intoxicated so that [I am] aware of my surroundings and make sure that whatever [I am] drinking is in my hand the whole time.” Rainn suggested students should make a plan and stay in a group. Senior computer engineering major Nick Johnson said using date rape drugs or taking advantage of others is “messed up.” “I pre-game at home with a designated driver, and I recommend others do the same,” Johnson said. “Also, don’t accept drinks from anyone – even if you think you know them.” The common date rape drug rohypnol is a white or olive green pill that makes the recipient experience
loss of muscle control, confusion, dizziness and sleepiness, according to Women’s Health. The NSRC said nine out of 10 victims of sexual assault know their attacker. “I’ll mix my own drinks if I’m able, keep it in my hands and stick with my closest friends,” said Dakota Vaughan, a senior English major. “If I mingle, I’ll make sure to keep my particular red solo cup near my chest and in my view whenever possible. It’s also best to avoid getting [hammered] at these sorts of parties and finish off the drunkenness at home. If I’m at a bar, I make sure I know the bartender and could trust him or her. I would still make sure that I didn’t leave my drink alone.” The NSRC said only five percent of sexual assault is reported. Junior education major Tara Marler said a student should leave their situation or location if they suspect they have been drugged or that someone is trying to take advantage of them. “Since most sexual assaults go unreported, I think it’s important to tell someone,” Marler said. “Sexual assault and rape is never the victim’s fault, and no one should blame them. How much you have to drink doesn’t matter, but make sure that you bring your own drink and that you don’t set it down. You should also make sure that you have a way home. It’s not safe to just crash at a party and hope that nothing goes wrong. You can’t trust everyone.”
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FEATURE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Movember in full effect NAN BEAUTI
copy editor The ideal month to grow a mustache is here: Movember. The days are getting shorter, but beards are growing longer. Southern Miss students and alumni are participating in NoShave November by committing to grow their hair, mustache or beard out for the entire month. No-Shave November was originally a 2003 Australian campaign in which a group of 30 men grew their mustaches for 30 days to raise awareness for cancer and depression in men. The campaign became known as Movember. The Movember Foundation raised nearly $21 million in 2013 and now campaigns in 21 countries. USM alumnus Jules Peralta said he shaved his face
completely clean to start the tradition off. “Because people see me with a beard all year long, it grabs their attention more than if I just didn’t trim my beard,” he said. “But during the month I let it just grow out. So it’s a good backwards way of bringing attention to the reason I’m doing it. But it works. People ask. And I tell them about No-Shave November.” The purpose of No-Shave November is to grow facial hair, a mustache or beard for charity in a commitment to raise awareness about men’s health. The main topics the organization focuses on are prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and physical well-being. “I usually bring up prostate cancer and general health because people should be aware and get checked up at some point,” Peralta said. “Most young people feel invincible, and we ignore the small signs or just wait until it’s too late. So it never hurts to check.” Prostate cancer is one of the
most common types of cancers in the United States with an estimated 233,000 new cases in 2014, according to the National Cancer Institute. Prostate cancer accounts for 14 percent of all new cancer diagnoses. According to the No-Shave November website, No-Shave November is a web-based nonprofit organization dedicated to spreading awareness on cancer and other health issues and raising funds to support cancer research, prevention and education. Since the beginning of the organization’s partnership with the American Cancer Society in 2013, No-Shave November has contributed $1,400,000. Participants are encouraged to donate the money they would spend on shaving and grooming to the organization, which helps educate about cancer prevention, save lives and help those with cancer. The movement’s website says any kind of participation is accepted and encouraged, whether the participant would like to groom or trim
his growing moustache. The website greets its potential participants by welcoming both genders to the movement. “Welcome to the home of the great annual event called ‘No-Shave-November’ where guys and girls alike unite in the height of laziness agreeing to not shave their beards or legs (respectively) for the entire month of November.” “If a woman chooses not to shave for a month, who am I to judge her for that?” said political science graduate student and Movember participant Jonathan Dennis. Peralta said he respects women who choose to participate in the male-dominated movement. “I’m sure they don’t mind the warmth during the winter, or the freedom of expression it can bring,” Peralta said. “Anyone willing to spread awareness in any way should feel comfortable to. I support women participating or, heck, anyone participating to spread awareness.” The organization encourages growing a beard, moustache,
avoiding shaving the legs or arms, skipping waxing appointments and any other way to avoid hair removal. Peralta said there can be drawbacks to maintaining growing facial hair for a whole month, including a one’s potential inability to even grow a beard. “Especially because not everyone has a beautiful beard without it being trimmed or maintained,” Peralta said. “Still, there are others who have trouble just growing facial hair. Most people look down on not well-groomed facial hair, so we can get disapproving looks sometimes. Besides the obvious benefit of spreading the cause is the natural wind barrier that is created.”
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ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016 HIBA TAHIR
entertainment editor I have no words. I’m a fairly good student with honors credentials. I’m majoring in English, News Editorial Journalism and Photojournalism. I have legions of poetry, novels and articles under my belt. For as long as I can remember, I have trusted in words. For as long as I can remember, I have loved linguistics and language, grammar and syntax and communication – but for the first time in my life Tuesday, words failed me.
No – for the first time in my life Tuesday, I realized that there are simply not enough words to express the very real fear many marginalized people will now face every single day they wake up in a universe where a man as vehemently repulsive as Trump can obtain the highest public office in the greatest nation on Earth. How do you explain such a thing to people who willingly looked the other way in spite of warnings, in spite of raw discussions about fear and intolerance and America’s increasingly divisive climate? You don’t. You can’t. There is no way – not when half your country buys into the most divisive, hateful rhetoric ever spewed by an American candidate. This is not a happy or humorous post. Indulging in such at a time like this is disrespectful to everyone who has been hurt and will continue to be hurt by the long-lasting consequences of Tuesday night’s results. Indulging in such at a time like this is ignoring the very real fear that I am now forced to confront as a hijabi in the Bible Belt. I will never forget the horror and tear-stained faces I saw last night. I will never forget the shocked, tense silence and utter disbelief. This is more than just another contested election. No one who wished for his loss is upset because he won – rather, they’re upset because he was able to so in this, the greatest nation in the world, with nearly half of the population’s support. Trump’s America is an exclusive, isolating place more reminiscent of dystopia than the nation that has been my home for nearly two decades, the nation I’ve grown to love and the nation that allowed me the opportunity to foster deep, meaningful relationships with people of all colors and creeds. I am horrified and deeply saddened that so many of my friends will now face their worst fears. I am horrified that dystopian books I read just years ago now serve as stark and painful reminders that anything can and will happen. I am horrified that a man who claimed he “could stand in the middle of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody” and still not lose any voters will serve as our president for the next four years. I am horrified that so many of those I considered friends voted for him. If you still don’t believe it matters in the grand scheme of things, you are wrong. There is no other way to put it. A nation that touts progressiveness has voted to regress. A nation that claims greatness is split evenly between nobility and unfounded fear. A people once great have voted to become much, much less. I have no words.
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Trump wins big: Overwhelming GOP victory J.D. RIMANN
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First and foremost, I was wrong. This column has denigrated, mocked, condemned and criticized Donald J. Trump repeatedly over the last year and a half. I declared that he was clueless politically, bankrupt morally and not only unfit but unable to become President of the United States. The jury is still out on what kind of leader Trump will be, but one thing is clear: He is no fool when it comes to electoral politics, and he knew what he was doing when he started his campaign. Trump won in a crushing fashion, and once media outlets projected Trump winning Florida, there was hardly a doubt that the real estate tycoon would acquire the new address of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in January 2017. That is not to say that Trump was helped along the way. For one thing he had the perfect candidate to run against. Hillary Clinton is one of the weakest and most flawed candidates in modern political history. From the high negative public opinions ratings, the emails, Benghazi, and voter paranoia, this election was defined by political outsiders. Clinton epitomized the ultimate insider, and was, perhaps, the worst candidate for the Democratic Party
to nominate this election cycle. However, that was only one of the many factors that came together to create the “Trump Coalition” into the Oval Office. Whether it be race, class, religion, trade, the economy or what have you, Trump’s victory was as complete as it was dominant. He won states that Republicans have not competed in since 1988 and in doing so disproved the myth of the “Blue Wall.” Trump proved that demographics are not, in fact, destiny. Campaigning in a brash way and completely heedless of the socalled autopsy of the Republican Party – performed after Obama’s 2012 win – which declared that the party had to reach out to AfricanAmerican and Hispanic voters, Trump outperformed Romney among both groups, while Hillary scored well below the benchmarks set by President Obama in 2008 and 2012. There will be plenty of angst and soul-searching among Democrats following this result. Plenty of finger-pointing and blaming will occur as the party tries to figure out what went wrong and how they lost an election that everyone – pollsters, media, elected and appointed officials, the president, the candidate – thought was a sure thing. One thing that might have
Courtesy Photo | significantly hampered Democrats was the way in which party insiders cleared a path for Hillary during the primary season. For Republicans, questions remain as well. Now, for the first time in a long time, the GOP controls the House, the Senate, the White House and depending on who Trump nominates once he is sworn in, will likely have an ideological ally in the Supreme Court as well. Of course, no one is quite sure how the Donald will govern now that he will be the president. It will be a riveting few months for Americans as the Trump Administration takes shape,
and we all consider what the next four years of American history will look like. Two things I am seeing Democrats go after on social media right now are the FBI and third party voters. James Comey’s back-and-forth routine did not help Hillary, but he did not sway every battleground state Trump won, which gave the mogul a 30 vote cushion in the Electoral College. Likewise, the third party candidates: They did not elect Trump. It is false to make an assumption that all the Libertarians, Greens, Reformers, Constitutionalists, etc. members would have voted for Clinton; it
is more likely that they would not have voted at all or perhaps would have split their votes between the two parties. And again, there is no single explanatory factor for the Trump victory on Tuesday night. He dominated in a way that Republicans have not done since the days of Ronald Reagan. Raging against the FBI, third parties, protest voters or older voters misses the point: Trump was the overwhelming winner of the election. I hope that I was as wrong about his ability to serve as president as I was about his ability to become president.
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SPORTS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 2016
Golden Eagles handle Choctaws, 91-73 JULIUS KIZZEE sports editor
Julius Kizzee | Printz Senior guard Brittanny Dinkins attempts a layup against Mississippi College at Reed Green Coliseum on Nov. 8
The Southern Miss Lady Eagles hosted the Mississippi College Choctaws on Nov. 8, defeating the visiting team 91-73 on the heels of a strong defense effort. The game started as Head Coach Joye Lee-McNelis put it in the off-season players with her team’s inability to put taller statured players on the floor. “Because of being small, our defense has got to be our key,” Lee-McNelis said. “You’ve got to be able to play an up-tempo defense. A lot of times it’s just guts that you’re not going to get by [us].” The Golden Eagles ran a press defense, forcing 15 turnovers in the first half and 28 for the entire contest. The starting lineup had an average height of five-feet, eight inches and had to use every inch to utilize their skills in the post area. “Creating havoc in the full court,” Lee-McNelis said. “We’ve just got to be able to play fast. Also, we have to understand when it’s time to slow down.” Forward Jayla King led the way with 13 points and four rebounds in the first half, including going 3-of-3 from deep into halftime. “At first I was a little tired,” King said. “My teammates kept giving me the ball in open holes so I can score easily.” King finished with 25 points and was rounded out by guard
Brittanny Dinkins’ nine points, four rebounds and four steals and also guard Lashyra Cotton’s eight points and three rebounds off the bench. “It truly was a team effort and you saw bright spots from everywhere,” Lee-McNelis said. “We’ve got to continue to make that stride for us to be a complete team.” By halftime, the Golden Eagles were up 40-27 with all of the momentum heading into the intermission. The return of guard Megan Brown was not only on the defensive end where she suffocated ball handlers, as she tallied 13 points and seven rebounds on the night. “To be honest, I was just really excited and I wasn’t even anticipating being that excited,” Brown said. “I know I left a lot of points on the board. I’m not really flashy but I want to do the things that I can do consistently.” The Lady Eagles did not shoot the ball particularly well from deep, totaling a 5 of 18 performance from three-point range. And with an undersized lineup, the three-point arch may prove to be important in the Golden Eagle offense. “We have a lot of three ball weapons,” Lee-McNelis said. “I think it’s a huge plus for us, and it’s going to be very critical.” The Lady Eagles return to Reed Green Coliseum and host New Orleans on Nov. 13 at 2 p.m.
USM showcases defense in exhibition affairs KYLE WILLIAMS printz reporter
Southern Miss played host to William Carey for their second exhibition of the year this past Monday, claiming the victory 7960 off of the improved defense efforts of the Golden Eagles. “Tonight was a better indication of who we can be.” said Head Coach Doc Sadler. “It is not close to the finished product but we have made improvements [defensively]
already from the last game.” After allowing Mississippi College to score 95 points on Nov. 3, the Golden Eagles bounced back from that performance and only allowed William Carey to score 60 in that contest. Also a bonus for the Golden Eagles, is considering that William Carey averaged 80-plus points a game last year. Southern Miss saw an early 9-3 lead and the momentum accumulated during this run led to a 23-6 run leading to another
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comfortable 32-14 lead. Out of the 18 paint touches in the first half, the Golden Eagles were able to convert on 14 of them. “If we can get the ball in the paint and never shoot a three-point shot, I’ll be happy,” Sadler said. With the Golden Eagles’ success in the paint, abandoning the inside game was not expected. The lack of perimeter threats were the downfall of the Golden Eagles as they only shot 3-of-12 in the first half, 4-of-20 for the whole game, allowing William Carey to cut into their deficit by halftime, 38-23. Despite a rough 10 minutes for the Golden Eagles at the start of the second half, Cortez Edwards, Bilal Abdur-Rahim, Kevin Holland and Quinton Campbell combined for 57 of the Golden Eagles 79 points and shot 58 percent for the night. Southern Miss looks to bring the hot start into their season opener against Tougaloo Friday. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m. Courtesy Photo | Joe Harper