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The Fieldhouse: a haven for homeless NAN BEAUTI
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Starting out as an abandoned warehouse at 5712 U.S. 49 South, The Fieldhouse has turned into a safe haven for hundreds of people in need. The Fieldhouse for the Homeless, established by Priscilla Brown and Cynthia Young in the summer of 2013, has brought support and opportunities to the Hattiesburg homeless community and to local volunteers. “Every day there are new people [at the shelter],” said Fieldhouse co-founder Cynthia Young. “It’s hard to put a number on how many there are.” The Fieldhouse has changed lives the past three years, providing those in need with warmth or cool air, a resting place, bathrooms, showers, laundry, help with job searches, health screenings, housing assistance, I.D. assistance and other services homeless men and women struggle to attain. Each homeless individual has a unique personal story behind his or her current situation. Brown and Young said they have made it The Fieldhouse’s mission to make homelessness a season of life rather than a way of life. The Fieldhouse offers counseling, personal hygiene supplies, showers, a washer, dryer, transportation, bus tokens, access to telephones, access to computers, access to clothing, medical vouchers, family reunification assistance, pre-employment training and support, state I.D. assistance, emergency food and shelter, application assistance for SSI, VA Benefits, SNAP and FAFSA. The shelter aims to provide “barrier-free services to empower those who find themselves in a desperate situation,” according to its website. Multiple organizations in the community support
The Fieldhouse, hence its notable success in supporting the homeless. The shelter coordinates with Salvation Army, Christian Services, St. Vincent’s De Paul, Hope House, R3SM, PRVO, MUTHE and other churches and synagogues in the area. “God has shown up ever since the doors have been open,” Young said. “A lot of the times, when we’re talking about the things we need, someone shows up with that thing. It happens all the time. God is just in charge.” Young’s and Brown’s dream is “to create a ministry that would provide a safe, nurturing environment to homeless people in Hattiesburg while also providing them with the materials necessary to begin a more stable phase in their lives.” “We saw the need for people who are really hungry on the weekend and on holidays, so that is definitely a major gap that we’re trying to fill in, and we’re just trying to get the community to embrace what we’re doing,” Young said. Rachel West, 33, works at the shelter greeting newcomers and tending to people’s needs by day. “They know I struggle with alcoholism daily, so they put me to work,” she said. By night, she lives in a tent behind the shelter. “I don’t get cold and I don’t get rained on,” West said. “I’ve got a tent mansion out there. At nighttime, when I leave, it’s another story. I try really hard. I really do, but it’s hard.” West first came to the shelter seeking help three years ago. “When I came here, I came here with absolutely nothing,” she said. “When I left for a year, I got me a job, and I used the money in negative ways: drugs [and] alcohol. I still struggle with alcoholism a lot. It’s a daily struggle. The sisters just took me in, and they’ve given me everything I need. The sisters take care of us.”
The shelter collaborates with Christian Services, which supplies food throughout the week. Churches, local organizations and schools often donate to The Fieldhouse. Hattiesburg Mayor Johnny DuPree visited the shelter Wednesday morning and donated money to fix the facility’s sewage problems. “Some people think of The Fieldhouse as ‘all those dirty, nasty homeless people,’” West said. “But then you have others that absolutely love this place, love what the sisters are doing and they come and are ready to
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volunteer here. You come here, and this feels like home. And it is home. I know for me, it is home. This place is a refuge for a lot of people. It’s a Christianbased refuge. We have devotion every morning and night.” West hopes to write music full time in the future as she gets backs on her feet. Joshua Barnes, 26, has received assistance from both The Fieldhouse and the Salvation Army, but despite the help he received, he still struggled with homelessness. “I have faced life and death experiences,” he said. “Being
homeless has truly changed my life forever and has opened my eyes and brought me to where I was meant to be. It had to be one of the darkest times I have ever faced. But I’m still alive. I survived.” Barnes is now living in a home and has a paying job. “After two years of agony, I am no longer homeless,” he said. The Fieldhouse continues to support people in need, regardless of background or situation. Brown and Young are in further collaborations with organizations to support the growth of The Fieldhouse.
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NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016
USM to offer de Grummond course in 2017 LUKE SMITH printz reporter The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection at Southern Miss is one-of-a-kind, and this spring, students will have the opportunity to learn more about the collection and children’s literature from Ellen Ruffin, the collection’s curator . Lena Y. de Grummond arrived at The University of Southern Mississippi in 1966 to teach Children’s Literature to a class of graduate students. To make the class unique for her students, de Grummond began writing to prominent authors and illustrators such as H.A. Ray, creator of “Curious George.” Ray is one of many authors de Grummond began a correspondence with, and at times de Grummond wrote up to 300 - 400 handwritten letters per month. Often, the prominent authors she wrote would respond with handwritten
letters and illustrations, which de Grummond would share with her students. This began the collection. Fifty years later, the collection has grown into more than 180,000 books and 1,300 manuscripts and illustrations from all over the world, becoming one of the leading research centers for children’s literature in North America. In the spring, the School of Library and Information Science at Southern Miss will offer a course in children’s literature taught by Ruffin, an associate professor and curator of the de Grummond collection at Southern Miss. Ruffin has been at Southern Miss for almost 12 years and hopes to give students a glimpse of the incredible collection here at Southern Miss. “It will be a unique experience because most of the library courses are taught online, but this is a face-to-face class,” Ruffin said. “We’ll meet once a week, and it is
a survey course. We talk about a lot of books and have fun, but it’s also a lot of learning.” Next year will be a significant year for the children’s literature collection at Southern Miss. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the Fay B. Kaigler Children’s Book Festival, which is put on annually by the School of Library and Information Science at Southern Miss. The festival began as a result of de Grummond’s correspondence with authors and illustrators. “Her students that took the class in ’66 said they never knew what was going to be shown to them when they got to class because she was getting things in from various authors and illustrators and bringing it for them to see,” Ruffin said. When University Librarian Warren Tracy saw the letters, he immediately recognized their value and realized that they had to become accessible to the
public. The book festival was the result, and the first University of Southern Mississippi Medallion – awarded for distinguished service in children’s literature – was given to Lois Lenski at the second festival. Today, the festival and the collection are known internationally, all made possible by de Grummond. “She was determined to start a collection, and as a result it’s one of the largest collections in the United States, and it’s known internationally,” Ruffin said. “We have researchers who come from all over the world to access some of the books they can get no place else.” Researchers interested in literature are not the only ones who find value in the resources of the de Grummond collection.
Scholars from a variety of disciplines come to Southern Miss to access the primary resources for their research. “There’s history, there’s popular culture, there is art and writing,” Ruffin said. “We’ve got one collection that would be perfect for women’s studies. Any discipline could find something to research using primary sources here at the de Grummond collection.” The de Grummond Children’s Literature Collection exhibit is on the second floor of Cook Library. For those interested in the Children’s Literature course being offered this spring, contact the School of Library and Information Science undergraduate adviser J. Edman Pace.
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NEWS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016
UPD investigates ‘isolated’ assault incident CAM BONELLI
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On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the University Police Department at Southern Miss sent a mass email to students regarding an ongoing investigation of an “isolated incident of a sexual assault that was reported to have occurred Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016, on the Hattiesburg campus.” “The incident was reported to UPD on Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, 2016, by a student who indicated she was the victim of a sexual assault by an acquaintance,” UPD wrote. “UPD has determined that there is no current threat to the campus community.” Currently, UPD is investigating two other alleged assault cases. One case involves the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, which was suspended from activity on Oct. 29 following an alleged incident occurring at the SAE house during a homecoming party. The second incident occurred four days after president-elect Donald Trump’s win in the 2016 election. Marine biology major Kaitlyn Buckley reported two male suspects wearing Trump T-shirts for alleged harassment. According to Buckley, one of the men grabbed her inappropriately, and she immediately shoved them off of her. “One was about [6 feet tall] and had long, blonde hair,” Buckley said in a previous Printz interview. “The other was about [5 feet 10 inches tall] and had dark hair. As I passed them, the blond reached out and grabbed my butt.” According to Buckley, after she walked away, one of the boys called after her and said, “Trump is going to be president now, so you better get used to it.” On the same day Buckley’s story was published in The Student Printz, university officials addressed students, faculty and staff n a letter. “It has been nearly a week since the conclusion of what many characterized as the most divisive and difficult presidential campaign season in memory,” The Office of the
Provost wrote. “Across the nation, emotions are running high, and many people are expressing distress, frustration and anger during this time of transition. Our institution is no exception, as I have heard and seen members of our community who are tearful, distressed and even fearful about what the national climate means for us.” Steven R. Moser, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic
Affairs, Thomas H. Burke, Vice President for Student Affairs and Vice Provost, Amy C. Miller, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Casey M. Maugh Funderburk, Vice Provost for the Gulf Park Campus signed the letter urging students to “be assured, these values of community, inclusiveness, civility and respect remain at the core of our University.” UPD Capt. Rusty Keyes said the
university is still investigating both incidents and that the recent incident is isolated. “These three incidents are not connected,” Keyes said. “If there is something endangering our community, UPD would make the public aware.” Keyes said students should remain aware of their surroundings, even with their significant others. “We are always encouraging
our students to be aware of their surroundings,” Keyes said. “Be confident of yourself and be sure of your boundaries. Do not get into unfamiliar cars or go to unfamiliar locations, and be aware of your personal boundaries.” Keyes said students with questions or related information that would assist in the ongoing investigation are encouraged to contact UPD at 601-266-4986.
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Main St. Books hosts Author Extravaganza MADISON ETHERIDGE
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On Dec. 5 at 4 p.m., Main Street Books owners Jerry and Diane Shepherd, along with 25 local authors, opened their double doors to Hattiesburg residents for their Author Extravaganza. The authors sat behind folding tables, chatting and signing copies of their books while patrons made their way around the room. Owner Jerry Shepherd said he believes people enjoy Author Extravaganza being so near the holidays. “They have an opportunity to buy current, signed editions of books, and
those books make great gifts for friends and family,” Shepherd said. Kathy Chase Young, former USM student and current children’s book author and early childhood educator at First Presbyterian Church of Hattiesburg said this event gives patrons the opportunity to connect with authors and learn the stories behind the stories. Jerry and Diane Shepherd choose authors for this event based on recently published books from Mississippi publishing companies – including University Press of Mississippi and Nautilus Publishing Company, which author Neil White created – and recommendations from The Clarion Ledger.
“There are so many authors here there’s no parking for customers,” White said. Such a large group of writers affords diversity of both genre and personality. The Shepherds frequently have author signings, art sales, and special events benefitting local charities. Once a month, the Shepherds host the Mississippi Writers’ Guild. “This is a rich area for writers, and this bookstore is helping to encourage reading in the community,” said Guild member and short story author Mary Beth Magee Main Street Books’ next event is a Victorian Christmas Candle Lighting on Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
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OPINION THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016
2016: The Year of Realizing Things ALYSSA BASS
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After an unbelievable election season, tons of celebrity deaths, the release of amazing albums and a sudden interest in animal rights, 2016 has certainly been interesting for the American people. At the beginning of the year, pop culture icon, famous culture appropriator and expert at all things lips and plastic surgery Kylie Jenner set the tone for 2016. “I feel like this year is really about, like, the year of just realizing stuff,” Jenner said in an interview for her app. “And everyone around me, we’re all just realizing things.” She definitely wasn’t wrong. Perhaps the first devastating thing to happen in 2016 was the celebrity deaths that seemed untimely and random, making us all realize that all great things must come to an end. A few notable deaths included English singer and songwriter David Bowie, actor Alan Rickman, pop icon Prince and boxer and activist Mohammed Ali. While I personally did not feel a personal connection or have an unwavering admiration for any of these people (except Rickman for playing the role of Severus Snape for about 10 years, but I know he’s more than his role in the Harry Potter series), the fans of these people seemed to be in deep mourning. I soon realized that most of these fans weren’t just mourning the deaths of their favorite celebrities or
idols; they were mourning the deaths of their inspirations. Bowie’s constant reinvention of himself with every album amazed English and American audiences. Prince empowered the world by mastering several genres of music while being openly sexual in his lyrics and being confident with his androgynous look. Rickman, while arguably not as influential as others in this list, brought many beloved fictional characters to life in more than 40 movies. Ali taught the world that you don’t have to be constricted to one area (in his case, boxing) and can show interest in other things like activism and be just as iconic. However, if your specialty is sports, you can still be well known. You can grow up to be an Olympian for Team USA like swimmer Michael Phelps, gymnast Simone Biles, or USM’s own track and field star Tori Bowie. Athletes from every state in the USA dominating the Rio 2016 Olympics made us all proud to be an American. Hopefully, that feeling of pride in our country will return in four years. Speaking of great, it was more than a great year in the music industry, particularly for black artists. The Knowles sisters, Beyoncé with her visual album Lemonade and Solange Knowles with A Seat at the Table, managed to showcase honest (mostly depressing) emotions of black women nationwide while empowering themoften at the disdain of conservatives. Frank Ocean, who was MIA for about
four years, reappeared with his album Blonde, which unsurprisingly received rave reviews. Rihanna continued to prove how bad ass she is with songs like “Needed Me,” “Work,” and “Love on the Brain” on her ANTI album. Kanye West embraced his alter ego Pablo and explores topics like self-discovery, religions, and all things related to being “Famous.” What did I realize from these artists? Artists have the power to inspire a nation with feelings of strength and confidence while also empathizing with their fans’ struggles, and that is what makes an artist legendary. Another thing I realized in 2016 is that that you don’t have to be a human to be considered legendary. The death of Cincinnati Zoo gorilla Harambe (may he rest in peace) in May shocked the internet. Surprisingly, he has stayed relevant for months after his death. While I certainly do not have a problem with advocating for animal rights, I do have a problem with people wasting their vote on this dead gorilla. Thanks to Twitter, I realized that people are willing to throw away their vote by writing in a dead gorilla in a very important election cycle for laughs. I would compare voting for Harambe to voting for a third party candidate like Jill Stein or Gary Johnson, but that’s not funny. That’s just sad. But speaking of the election that most of us wish never happened, I, as a black woman, realized that blatant racism and misogyny won. I realized that many of my friends, many who are minorities,
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of victimizing myself. While I am at times worried about my personal safety, I refuse to live in fear. I believe that we should continue to protest for issues that matter to us (Shout out to the Dakota Access Pipeline protestors for winning the fight to reroute the pipeline away from Native American grounds,) advocate for those who don’t have a voice, and most importantly, take a break from politics every once in a while for our mental health. Just like the election, 2016 has been quite a memorable year. Though while writing this article I realized that I don’t remember half of what happened this year, I also realized that I am hopeful of what is to come in 2017.
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ENTERTAINMENT THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016 HIBA TAHIR
entertainment editor
For my final column of the semester, I’m giving you all a look back at previous Swipe Rights in the most twisted, tortured and English-major-esque way possible – a poem. I am the victim of random hankerings for hummus It’s a treat, if you can call stumbling across a clumsy hijabi in an orange-and-black wetsuit and questionable swimming/hurricane survival skills a “treat.” Despite accusations to the contrary, I am not a nice person. I have a whole legion of frat boys in Hattiesburg and the surrounding area convinced that my head will spontaneously combust if I pull my hijab off, and the only way to stop it is to traverse the Tibetan mountains seven times by Toggenburg goat. We’re all reeling from the obvious questions – when did the political process of the world’s foremost authority start to resemble a reality show? What has happened to our democratic system? How did a bouillon cube escape from the kitchen and end up in the Oval Office? Though not quite as high profile, my scalp and the piece of cloth wrapped around it have inspired some of their own speculation. Apparently, there’s a fine line between fashion faux pas and crime against humanity. The hoodjab is a lovely wardrobe piece that happens to reside on the wrong side of that line. The good news? Trump’s Muslim registry has made it ridiculously easy to hit up homeboy or homegirl or home-falafel. But dire consequences result when you quit something like Tinder cold-turkey Thankfully, being dead relieves you of 100 percent of your problems. It’s not always sunshine and rainbows The other day, someone randomly messaged me “ISIS?” If ISIS is a bunch of overly confident girls In frilly frocks trolling frat boys –
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We’ve been going about this whole war thing the wrong way.
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Movies to check out this December JENNIFER ROBINSON printz reporter Several of this month’s new movies look to be box office hits, but not all of them look to be critically promising. “Jackie” was released Dec. 2. The trailer features Academy Award winning actress Natalie Portman as Jackie Kennedy after John F. Kennedy’s assassination. This film promises emotional delivery given its subject matter. “Jackie” already has an 85 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes and 7.6/10 on IMDb. For any history buff or anyone interested in the Kennedy family, this could be a great one “La La Land” comes out this week on Dec. 9. Emma Stone portrays an aspiring actress who is turned down at an audition and soon after meets a piano-playing Ryan Gosling. The preview has an almost “Grease” feel to it. The movie is already up for several awards even though it has not been released in theaters. If you’re a fan of musicals, this one is for you. I don’t think that I will be buying a ticket, though. This seems like it will be more of a DVD-and-ice-cream-movie with the girls. “Collateral Beauty,” which stars Will Smith, follows a man named Howard who has lost his child. “I saw you in her eyes when she called me daddy, and you betrayed me,” Smith says to a personification of love during the trailer. The line delivered an emotional punch that makes me want to go see the movie, though I get the distinct
impression I will be sobbing like a baby. The preview looks promising. You can expect this movie to be released Dec. 16. “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is set during the Empire time period. A young woman is leading the rebels against the Empire. I’m biased because I love “Star Wars,” but this movie looks great. The theaters will be packed with people wanting to see it before the spoilers take over social media, so if you want to see it, pre-order your tickets. It will be interesting to see this particular “Star Wars” time period from a new perspective. “Assassins Creed” comes out Dec. 21. In the trailer, a man is informed that he was executed the day before and no longer exists. He is reliving the memories of an ancestor who died 500 years before in the Spanish Inquisition. For anyone who did not play the games, it might not be worth the time to go see it unless they are an action movie fan. “Passengers” features Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence, who have signed up to board a spaceship called the Avalon. The goal was to wake up a century later on a different planet. After a ship malfunction, however, the characters wake up years ahead of schedule. There is something wrong with the ship, and Pratt’s character is determined to fix it. I will be seeing this one in theaters. These movies will be the perfect way to unwind after a stressful semester. Be sure to get your tickets in advance to avoid the lines.
Upcoming Movie Release Dates “Jackie” December 2nd “La La Land” December 9th “Collateral Beauty” December 16th “Rougue One: A Star Wars Story” December 16th “Assassins Creed” December 21st “Passengers” December 21st
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Academic Dead Week not honored by teachers JULIUS KIZZEE sports editor The week before finals should be a grace period so we can focus on studying. Someone should implement a “Dead Week” so that students can be fully prepared for finals. Oh, wait. We do have a Dead Week. A high-ranking Student Government Association officer said a policy was passed in the
legislation of former SGA Cabinet President Jeffrey George. That was a year ago. Yet two Dead Weeks have passed, and most of us are still slamming together projects, presentations and speeches that our anxiety cannot take. The Academic Dead Week Policy, signed on Oct. 6, 2015 by The University of Southern Mississippi President Rodney Bennett, Interim Provost Steven Moser and SGA President Jeffrey
George, states that “the last five class days of the fall and spring semesters are designated as ‘dead’ week’ for undergraduate students. During this period, instructors cannot give exams that count as 15 percent or more of the final course grade. Instructors can assign major papers and/or projects, which count as 15 percent or more of the final course grade only if the assignment is stated in the course syllabus.” I appreciate my teachers for
giving me a week off for studying for the final exam, but how can I focus on the final while working on a major project that took me a week to complete? This is not an efficient line of thinking when four other teachers have the same idea. Dead Week is supposed to be a time of peace and a time to study for the numerous exams before going home for the holidays. It should not be a time when I have to juggle making holiday flight
plans while listening to recorded lectures and studying for a final exam for a course in which I already have a D. Through my four years at this university, I have seen Dead Week turn the strong into the weak as the weather gets colder and the Starbucks lines get longer. Dead Week should be about studying — not about stressing. So now I only have one question. Is it possible for me to report my entire class load of professors?
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SPORTS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016
Twelve USM players named All-League JULIUS KIZZEE
sports editor
Conference USA has named 12 Southern Miss players as AllLeague performers for this year’s 6 - 6 season. On Dec. 5, C-USA announced that Cameron Tom, Dylan Bradley, Nick Mullens, Elijah Parker, Tyler Sarrazin, D’Nerius Antoine, Ito Smith, Parker Shaunfield, Xavier Thigpen Jr. and Ty Pollard were among the All-League performers Seniors Tom, Bradley and Antoine made First-Team C-USA. Other C-USA schools that
garnered significant selections in league honors were Louisiana Tech, with seven players named to the first team, followed by Western Kentucky, which had six players named to the first team and 14 total players on the first and second teams. D’Nerius Antoine led the team in tackles with 82 for the Golden Eagles while playing safety and recorded five pass break-ups and two tackles for loss. Defensive lineman Dylan Bradley followed behind with 59 tackles and 14 tackles for loss while adding seven sacks and blocking two kicks.
Senior center Cameron Tom earned first-team honors after his team rushed for 2,134 yards and gave up 27 sacks this year while starting 49 out of a possible 50 games he has played in his 4-year career. Junior running back Ito Smith and sophomore kicker Parker Shaunfield garnered second-team honors. Smith led the Golden Eagles with 1,360 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns, capturing his second consecutive 1,000-yard season. Shaunfield missed three games this season but was still able to make 36-of-36 on extra
points and 12-of-13 on his field goal attempts. Freshman tackle Ty Pollard made All-Freshman team for the conference, starting all 12 games at right tackle for the Golden Eagles. Honorable Mention awards went to senior quarterback Nick Mullens, who passed for 2,926 yards and 22 touchdowns, converting on 63.4 percent of his passes in the 10 games he started; junior tight end Julian Allen, who caught 18 balls for 281 yards with a score; and junior receiver Allenzae Staggers, who nabbed
six touchdowns along with 52 catches for 935 yards including a six-catch-292 yard and threetouchdown performance against Rice on Oct. 1. Other honorable mentions were junior defensive lineman Xavier Thigpen, Jr., senior linebacker Elijah Parker and senior punter Tyler Sarrazin. Southern Miss will continue their season against LouisianaLafayette on Dec. 17 in the R+L Carriers New Orleans Bowl.
Seminoles sweep Golden Eagles, 98 - 49 GRANT CHIGHIZOLA
printz reporter
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles (3 - 4) fell under .500 for the first time this season with their loss against Florida State (8 1) on Dec. 5 in Tallahassee. The Southern Miss men’s basketball team dropped their third straight game, losing to the Florida State Seminoles by a score
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of 98 - 49. The Seminoles scored 98 points, which is the most points scored against the Golden Eagles this season – Tougaloo scored 96 points in the season opener. The Golden Eagles scored 49 points total against the Seminoles, a season low for USM. “We just weren’t ready for them,” said Head Coach Doc Sadler. “We tried, but their pressure got to us, especially when they had such a
hot shooting night.” The Golden Eagles entered halftime trailing Florida State by a score of 48 - 26, with the Seminoles holding a lead for the entire first half. In the first half, Southern Miss played dismally, only scoring seven points through the first 10 minutes. Overall, the team shot a combined 9-of-29 from the court in the half. In the second half, the Golden
Eagles were scoreless for a period of 4 minutes and 24 seconds, starting at the 9:28 mark in the second half and ending on a Kevin Holland layup with 5:04 left to play. The 14 points scored by Florida State helped secure the win for the Seminoles. Southern Miss shot 30.2 percent from the field and made 5-of-28 three-point shots. Florida State was offensively efficient, shooting a combined 60 percent from the
court in the contest. Florida State averages 85.9 points per game. Only two Southern Miss players scored in double-digits: Forward Eddie Davis led USM with 17 points, and guard Cortez Edwards followed with 11 points. The Golden Eagles will attempt to get back to .500 when they return to Reed Green Coliseum for their matchup against Tulane on Dec. 10 at 4:30 p.m.