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Jacee Fields

USM Golfer to Pursue FBI Career

Elena Melich Sanchez | April 16, 2025

Jacee Fields, a senior on the University of Southern Mississippi’s women’s golf team, is set to graduate in May with a degree in forensic science and plans to pursue a career with the Federal Bureau...

Members of the USM Women's Golf Team pose with their awards after winning the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM) Invitational.

USM Women’s Golf Captures ULM Invitational Title

Elena Melich Sanchez | April 9, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi women’s golf team claimed its second team victory of the season at the 2025 ULM Invitational, held March 31–April 1 at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. The Golden...

Southern Miss baseball head coach Christian Ostrander.

Alabama Tops USM in Baseball 10-6

Gabe Calhoun | April 9, 2025

The University of Southern Mississippi baseball team dropped its second consecutive game Tuesday night, falling 10-6 to No. 10 Alabama at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The Golden Eagles (22-11) took an early...

Joshua Moore races during the Mississippi 50.

Local Teacher Sets Records in Mississippi 50 Race

Gabrielle Cox | April 9, 2025

A Hattiesburg native and high school teacher recently held the nation’s fastest time in a 50-mile race after competing in the Mississippi 50 on March 1. Joshua Moore, a teacher and coach at Oak Grove...

Haiden Lowery at a recent Southern Miss Golden Eagle Pickleball Club practice.

Haiden Lowery Builds USM Pickleball Community

Elisha Williams | April 9, 2025

Haiden Lowery never expected a spring break game to spark a movement, but now, as the leader of Southern Miss’ Golden Eagle Pickleball Club, he’s building a growing campus community—one serve at...

USM's Carson Paetow has been instrumental in the team's success this year.

Southern Miss Baseball Striving for Excellence

Elena Melich Sanchez | April 2, 2025

Southern Miss Baseball is widely regarded as one of the top collegiate baseball programs in the nation, thanks in part to standout players like Carson Paetow. Paetow, a senior from Vancleave, recently...

Southern Miss softball fell to Mississippi State, 9-1, Wednesday at the USM Softball Complex.

Southern Miss Softball Falls to Mississippi State

Alvia Walker | March 27, 2025

The Southern Miss softball team looked to reset after a tough stretch of games but fell to Mississippi State, 9-1, Wednesday at the USM Softball Complex. Southern Miss (16-17, 3-3 Sun Belt) entered the...

USM's Matthew Russo celebrates one of his two homers in the team's loss to Nicholls State.

Golden Eagles Fall to Nicholls State

Gabe Calhoun | March 26, 2025

After sweeping a three-game series against the University of Louisiana-Monroe last weekend, the No. 13 Southern Miss baseball team fell to Nicholls State University 8-5 on Tuesday night at Keesler Federal...

Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain announced Sunday afternoon the hiring of Missy Bilderback as the Lady Eagles' fifth head coach. SM2 will have more about Bilderback's hire later this week.

USM Hires Missy Bilderback as Women’s Basketball Coach

Micah Gibbs | March 26, 2025

Southern Miss Athletic Director Jeremy McClain has announced the hiring of Missy Bilderback as the fifth women’s basketball coach in the school's history. Bilderback, a 2001 graduate of the University...

On Thursday, March 20, the Southern Miss golf program held its annual fundraiser at the Hattiesburg Country Club.

USM Golf Hosts Annual Fundraiser

Elena Melich Sanchez | March 26, 2025

On Thursday, March 20, the Southern Miss golf program held its annual fundraiser at the Hattiesburg Country Club. The event brought together both the men’s and women’s teams as well as donors who support...

USM softball player Nealy McManus often reflects on injury, faith, and resilience.

Nealy McManus Reflects on Injury, Faith, and Resilience

Elena Melich Sanchez | March 19, 2025

Southern Miss softball redshirt sophomore Nealy McManus faced a challenging sophomore season after a torn UCL sidelined her from the sport she has played since childhood. McManus, originally from Millport,...

USM’s Davis Gillespie bats against Ole Miss.

USM Defeats Ole Miss in Non-Conference Showdown

Gabe Calhoun | March 19, 2025

After winning its Sun Belt conference baseball opening series against Old Dominion University last weekend, the No. 19 ranked Southern Miss Golden Eagles defeated the No. 18 ranked Ole Miss Rebels 6-2...

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