Offense fails Rebels in SEC opener
HOOVER, Ala. — A.J. Reed didn’t just do a little of everything for Kentucky on Tuesday.
The southpaw shut out Ole Miss for 5.1 innings in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Regions Park.
And then, as if that wasn’t enough, the freshman also went 4-for-4 at the plate with three singles and a solo home run in the fourth inning that proved to be the difference in the 2-0 Kentucky victory. (May 23, 2012, Page 5A)
Loss leaves Rebels still searching for offense
HOOVER, Ala. — The Rebels are hurting, and in a big way.
A week ago Ole Miss was coming off of a three-game sweep of Tennessee and even felt like there was an outside shot of a host spot in the upcoming NCAA Tournament if they didn’t sputter down the stretch. (May 23, 2012, Page 6A)
Mayers, Rebels stay alive by shutting out Razorbacks
BLOG: It’s win or go home for the Ole Miss Rebels today.
Unfortunately for the ninth-seeded Rebels, to will have to rough up D.J. Baxendale if they’re to remain alive in the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Today’s 9:30 a.m. game is televised on SportSouth/ESPN3.com.
(more…) (May 23, 2012)
Kentucky blanks Ole Miss to open SEC Tournament
BLOG: Ole Miss’ “second season” gets an early-morning jump-start today with a 9:30 a.m. game against fourth-seeded Kentucky today.
The first game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament at Regions Park in Hoover, Ala., will be televised on SportSouth. (more…) (May 22, 2012)
Brassell leaving Ole Miss
Sophomore Nickolas Brassell has elected to transfer from Ole Miss after losing his academic eligibility, as announced today by Rebel head coach Hugh Freeze. (more…) (May 18, 2012, Page 8A)
Walker ready to cross finish line
For a man that loves history and majored in the subject in college, Ole Miss head track coach Joe Walker said he doesn’t like to look back to the past. He is an in-the-now type person, somebody who is more focused on getting an athlete better for the future rather than what they may or may not have accomplished weeks prior. (May 18, 2012, Page 6A)
Commodores come out on top in pitcher’s duel
NASHVILLE, Tenn.–Bobby Wahl turned in his eighth quality start of the season, allowing only two earned runs on three hits in more than seven innings of work, but No. 25 Ole Miss (34-20, 14-14 SEC) couldn’t get the offense going in a 3-0 loss at Vanderbilt (27-25, 14-14 SEC) on Thursday night.
Wahl (6-2) took the loss despite a solid outing, allowing three runs – only two of them earned – on the three hits with two walks and five strikeouts in 7.1 innings of work.
T.J. Pecoraro (1-4) picked up the win as he tossed a complete-game for Vanderbilt, allowing five hits with three strikeouts in his time on the mound. (May 18, 2012, Page 6A)
Bousfield could be answer atop Rebs’ lineup
All season the Diamond Rebels have had a revolving door in the second spot in the batting order.
Left fielder Tanner Mathis has been a mainstay in the leadoff spot. (more…) (May 17, 2012, Page 6A)
Moore breaking new ground in track
Anyone who follows college football recruiting knows that West Bolivar’s Kailo Moore is a highly-recruited running back prospect that led the Eagles to a Class 2A state title last year. (more…) (May 16, 2012, Page 6)
Red Wolves jump all over No. 25 Rebels
JONESBORO, Ark. — Zach Kirksey hit his 13th home run of the season, a two-run shot to give the No. 25 Ole Miss Rebels the early lead, but a big fifth inning from the Red Wolves proved to be too much to overcome as the Rebels lost 10-5 to Arkansas State. Ole Miss fell to 34-19 with the loss, while ASU improved to 29-21. (May 16, 2012, Page 6)
