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Huff Named Head Coach at USM

Huff Named Head Coach at USM

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | December 8, 2024

A day after leading Marshall to a 31-3 victory in the Sun Belt Championship, Charles Huff has been named the next head football coach at the University of Southern Mississippi. "As we started this search,...

USM students Tyler Threatt and Emily Chaplin play pickleball in Hattiesburg.

Pickleball Gaining Popularity in Hattiesburg

Gianna Milanese | December 4, 2024

Pickleball, a rapidly growing sport that blends elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong, is becoming increasingly popular in Hattiesburg, especially among college students. Known for its easy-to-learn...

USM's Chandler Pittman comes down with a catch against Troy University.

Golden Eagles End Football Season with a Loss

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | December 4, 2024

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles ended their season with a 52-20 loss to Troy on Saturday, as the Trojans scored 21 points in the final minutes of the fourth quarter. Southern Miss finished the season 1-11...

USM running back Dreke Clark run between defenders.

Southern Miss Falls to USA on Senior Day

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 26, 2024

Southern Miss put up a strong start but couldn't maintain momentum, falling to South Alabama 35-14 on Senior Day in their final home game of the season. The Golden Eagles offense looked sharp early, with...

Southern Miss baseball head coach Christian Ostrander looks on during a scrimmage.

USM Baseball Adds Players for the 2026 Season

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 21, 2024

Southern Miss second-year baseball coach Christian Ostrander announced Wednesday the signing of 10 players for the 2026 season including four right-handed pitchers, two left-handed pitchers, two infielders,...

USM's Rodrigues "Dreke" Clark runs between Texas State defenders.

Texas State Dominates Southern Miss 58-3

Micah Gibbs, Sports Director | November 21, 2024

Jordan McCloud threw four touchdown passes as Texas State amassed 703 yards of offense and scored on nine of 11 possessions to defeat Southern Miss 58-3 on Saturday night at UFCU Stadium. McCloud, a transfer...

USM's Bryce Lofton in action against Jacksonville State.

Lofton Named Finalist for Ray Guy Award

Gabe Calhoun, Multimedia Journalist | November 21, 2024

Southern Miss punter Bryce Lofton has been named a finalist for the prestigious Ray Guy Award, which recognizes the top collegiate punter in the nation. The award, named after NFL Hall of Famer and Southern...

USM's Chris Jones drags down a Marshall wide receiver.

Golden Eagles Fall at home to Marshall

Micah Gibbs, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles fell to 1-8 on the season and 0-5 in Sun Belt Conference play after a 37-3 loss to the Marshall Thundering Herd on Saturday at Carlisle-Faulkner Field. Marshall (6-3, 4-1...

Leah Williams

Leah Williams Named Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing

Micah Gibbs, Multimedia Journalist | November 13, 2024

The Southern Miss Department of Athletics recently announced the appointment of Leah Williams as Assistant Athletic Director for Marketing. Williams, a two-time graduate of Southern Miss, began her new...

Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament

Soccer Ends Season, Misses Sun Belt Tournament

Gabe Calhoun, Multimedia Journalist | November 7, 2024

USM Soccer recently closed out their 2024 season with a 3-0 loss to the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), ending their chances of securing a spot in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. The defeat marked...

Zayne Palomino completes a high jump at a recent track and field competition.

Jumping to New Heights: Palomino Eyes Upcoming Season

Kennedi Drake, Multimedia Journalist | November 6, 2024

Southern Miss senior Zayne Palomino, an accomplished track and field athlete, is gearing up for another record-breaking season. A standout in the high jump, Palomino clinched the Sun Belt Conference title...

USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule

USM Baseball Announces 2025 Schedule

Devin Witson, Multimedia Journalist | October 30, 2024

Coming off a 43-20 record and a 20th NCAA Tournament appearance last season, second year head baseball coach Christian Ostrander has announced the Golden Eagles 55 game schedule ahead of the 2025 season. Featuring...

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