Rebels face first road test at Tulane
The No. 21 Ole Miss baseball team travels to New Orleans this weekend to play Tulane in a three-game series. The series begins tonight at 6:30 and concludes Sunday at 1 p.m. It’s the first set of games away from Oxford for the 7-1 Rebels and coach Mike Bianco said the experience should only help his team going forward into SEC play. (March 5, 2010, Page 6A)
OM’s Phillips, Barrett make strides against ULM
OLE MISS BASEBALL — Pitcher Aaron Barrett and outfielder David Phillips have gotten off to a great start to their 2010 seasons. After taking back supporting roles in 2009, both Rebels look poised to be impact players this season. (February 22, 2010, Page 9)
Rebels open season with series victory over ULM
OLE MISS BASEBALL — Ole Miss may have gotten off to a tough start with a 6-5 loss on Friday, but the Rebels bounced back to outscore Louisiana-Monroe 14-0 Saturday and 13-2 Sunday. Click on each day to see photos from that game. (February 22, 2010, Page 8)
Give credit where the credit is due
Ask Amy Sutton what Lafayette’s record is and there’s no hiding her feelings. Success has been a long time coming for the Lafayette coach and this year her girls are having a great year at 27-1. (February 19, 2010, Page Page 7A)
Opening games more about Ole Miss
Weeks of preparation, mixing and matching and training will finally come to fruition today when the No. 22 Ole Miss Diamond Rebels host the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks in a three-game series at Oxford-University Stadium. (February 19, 2010, Page Page 7A)
Goforth ready for role of Ole Miss closer
OLE MISS BASEBALL — With the loss of Jake Morgan in the fall to injury, it’s David Goforth’s turn to step up and assume the role of closer for the Ole Miss Rebels. The sophomore from Neshoba Central was Morgan’s setup man last season and posted a 1-1 record with three saves in 25 appearances. With Goforth’s move to closer, redshirt freshman Brett Huber is slated as Ole Miss’ setup guy. (February 18, 2010, Page 10)
Rebs need emotional play tonight
OLE MISS WOMEN’S HOOPS — Kayla Melson has been the emotional leader all season for the Lady Rebels hoops squad. If Ole Miss is going to make a late-season push to get into the tournament, it’ll need Melson to continue to be a floor general. (February 18, 2010, Page 9)
Lady Commodores roll past Cleveland
LHS GIRLS HOOPS — The Cleveland Lady Wildcats had no chance on Wednesday. In the first round of the Class 4A playoffs, LHS easily knocked off its former region rival 86-44. The Lady ‘Dores utilized a high-pressure full-court press the entire game and had six players in double-digit scoring. (February 18, 2010, Page 8)
Pomeranz poised to lead staff
OLE MISS BASEBALL — After a busy season in 2009 that saw Drew Pomeranz not only anchor Ole Miss’ pitching staff but also Team USA’s, the 6-foot-5 junior is back and ready to resume his role with the Rebels. In addition to Pomeranz, the coaching staff named Aaron Barrett and Trent Rothlin as the other weekend starters. (February 17, 2010, Page 8)
Rebels will show true character in 2010
OLE MISS BASEBALL — Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco officially addressed the media for the first time on Monday during the baseball team’s Media Day. Bianco focused on discussing the team’s ability to overcome a tough offseason and added that he was proud of the way his team has responded. (February 16, 2010, Page 9)
