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he editorial staff of The Daily Mississippian expresses its shock and indignation at the recent decision of the Mississippi Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees refusing to extend the contract of our beloved chancellor, Dr. Dan Jones. In response to this decision, the staff aligns its compassion and support with Jones and his family as he not only recovers from his illness, but also faces the iniquity of being removed from his position, in which he served as a capable and brave leader. Jones’ tenure at The University of Mississippi has been marked by his competency at addressing issues spawned from a campus and state history that struggles perennially with social and political cor-
rective work still left undone. In response to these immense challenges, Jones’ leadership has shone like starlight. He has reinvigorated the reputation of the university as a high-achieving educational institution. He has taken responsibility for the university’s contentious racial climate and has worked to establish an action plan with already implemented strategies to make the campus more inclusive. Without condescension, he has lent both his ear and his support to student organizations and proved that his priorities lie with us and our success, both on and off campus. In this way, Jones has been an unfailing ally of our humble publication. In our daily endeavor of publishing campus and community news, Jones has understood
our responsibility as members of the press and never moved to silence us. We will not be silent now. We will be persistent in our coverage of this issue. We will fight for clarity where Commissioner Jim Borsig and the Board of Trustees have been intentionally vague. We will require that our chancellor be treated with the respect and dignity that both his character and rightful position demand. The actions of the IHL Board of Trustees attempt, unforgivably, to waylay the trajectory of progress and burgeoning improvement our university has seen under a talented chancellor, mentor and friend. Jones is a gift to the university. We stand with our chancellor.
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opinion Letters to the Editor I am very disappointed to see the IHL decide to not renew Chancellor Jones’ contract, especially at a time when it seems that Ole Miss is growing and improving in almost every way possible. If there is a legitimate reason for his termination, I am willing to hear and accept it, but as of right now it appears to be nothing more than petty politics. This is a bad day for Ole Miss and a bad day for the state of Mississippi. Chandler Rowlen I am a 38-year-old returning senior that first came to Ole Miss in 1995 for my freshman year. That was during Chancellor Khayat’s first attempt to remove the stigma that this school suffered. It was a completely different place then. There wasn’t much inclusion, and it felt like the way Ole Miss has been perceived on the national level. Khayat started improving that by banning the confederate battle flag at football games. The truth is, something had to be done if we were going to change the way the country looked at us. And it worked. Chancellor Jones continued and intensified that changing of perception. I don’t have to mention his accomplishments; we are here and live them. If the
elected leaders of this state want to rewind the clock of progression by firing a man that has done nothing but vastly improve this school and the educational standard of this state as a whole, they are going to see a mass exodus of the intelligent and educated minds of the state. By firing this man, they have just proven that success does not matter if you go against the grain. Shame on you, IHL. Shame. You have insulted the intelligence of the people of Mississippi. Congratulations. Your attempt to rewind the clock of progression has won a battle. You will not win the war.
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As I read the Chancellor’s email Friday afternoon, my heart sunk and my stomach churned. And as difficult as it was to try and simply comprehend IHL’s decision (worthy of a complete article itself), the timing of the decision was even more difficult to understand. Although, on the other hand, the timing spoke volumes. No, it wasn’t just that the news was released on a Friday afternoon, a time when negative press is often released in an attempt to bury it over a weekend. More disconcerting, simply on a human level (not even as an alumni and staff member), was that the decision had been made during Chancellor Jones first week back to work from a lengthy battle with cancer. I was speechless. Stunned. Shocked. Delivering such a strong and impactful decision mere days after a man had returned to work from months of intensive cancer treatment? I thought, “who does that?” Well, the answer was simple: no one. The timing of the decision may not have been (and surely wasn’t) intentional, but it sure should have been (not that I agree). Such a decision should have “intentionally” been made at a later date and time. You can’t tell me not a single board member knew that the chancellor had just gotten back to work last week. No way. And with that institutional knowledge, the human, compassionate, empathetic and respectful thing to do would have been to “intentionally” wait until a later time to deliver such news.The chancellor is a strong man inside and out and certainly wouldn’t want to be pitied, but such a successful leader of a thriving flagship institution should have received better. We would have expected better for members of our own families, and we (I) would have expected the same for the leader of our “Ole Miss Family.” The old adage “actions speak louder than words,” could never be more true.Regardless of what comes of this situation, Chancellor Jones, you’ll forever have the unwavering love and support of the Ole Miss Family.
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Faculty senate drafts resolution in favor of reinstating Jones LOGAN KIRKLAND
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In response to the state College Board’s decision to not extend Chancellor Dan Jones’ contract, The University of Mississippi’s faculty senate has drafted a resolution in favor of reinstating the chancellor. The resolution will be voted on Tuesday evening. Oliver Dinius, Croft associate professor of history and international studies and vice chair for the faculty senate, said after the decision from the Institutions of Higher Learning Board of Trustees was released, faculty members immediately voiced their concerns urging the faculty senate to “take a stand.” “There’s, I think, a real out-
pouring of support and desire to see something happen,” Dinius explained. “So, the faculty senate has embodied to channel that, and have a unified response, representing the faculty’s interest.” Dinius said there is history behind the idea of the senators being in support of the chancellor. There was a rumor in the fall, around the time Jones was diagnosed with cancer, that IHL would not renew his contract. With that rumor in place, the senate wrote a resolution that would both wish him well and support the renewal of his contract. “That resolution, which had a very similar spirit, was passed unanimously,” Dinius explained. “I would not be surprised if the resolution on
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UM campus responds to non-renewal of Jones’ contract
Sullivan-Gonzalez, is what the relationship will be bethedmnews@gmail.com tween the governing body, IHL and the chancellor in a University of Missispublic university. sippi student leaders “Dan wants to be the chanhave organized a rally cellor, not an operations to take place at noon manager,” Sullivan-GonzaWednesday between lez said. “In the nation, we the Lyceum and the have seen an evolving relaJ.D. Williams Library tionship between the chanin response to the Incellor and the governing stitutions of Higher board of trustees in times of Learning’s decision to conflict.” not renew Chancellor According to SulliDan Jones’ contract. As van-Gonzalez, the honors of Friday evening, alcollege grew by 42 percent most 1,600 people have since Jones became chansigned up to participate. cellor, and the quantity was Alex Borst, sophincreased equally to the omore internationquality. al studies major and “We reward success in this co-organizer of the “I country,” Sullivan-Gonzalez Stand with Chancellor said. “There appears to be Jones” rally, said stua disconnect between that dents were in disbelief success and what’s hapat the announcement pened in Jackson.” of the board’s decision Jim Borsig, commissionand immediately starter of higher education, said ed uniting from a wide it is clear Jones has done variety of student orgaa number of great things nizations. for the university, but the “What we want is a board’s concern is is about positive message behind The University of Mississipthis,” Borst explained. pi’s Medical Center. “We are pushing for re- Sophomore Eloise Tyner makes a sign in support of Chancellor Dan Jones at the Student Union on Sunday. PHOTO BY: CADY HERRING When asked if these isinstatement. That’s ultisues were significant enough mately what we want.” path available.” ability to realize that he many where all parties examine the to outweigh the good Jones Students knew something Even though there has been constituencies that he had to evidence when decisions are has a accomplished, Borsig was wrong about the decision, overwhelming support for work with – students, faculty, made,” and since 1993, there told UM Student Media, “I according to Borst, and were Jones, there are still some, alumni, fans and taxpayers – has never been a political think the action of the board unhappy because Jones’ term like Colonel Reb Foundation may have led leaders at IHL awakening among our stuas chancellor has brought co-founder Howie Morgan, wanting more congenial lead- dents like today, according to speaks for itself about that.” Borsig also said the decision great things to the university, who feel Jones’ leadership is ership at Ole Miss.” Sullivan-Gonzalez. on Jones’ contract is final. including record enrollment being misrepresented. Dean of the Sally McDon“What students are doing is “The Board of Trustees has and racial reconciliation. “Chancellor Jones had a lot nell Barksdale Honors College developing the essential skills made the decision,” Borsig “He has a great capacity to to live up to when he replaced Douglas Sullivan-Gonzalez to protect the freedom that we said. “It has announced that deal with these big political Chancellor Khayat,” Morgan said members of a public uni- all have and nourish,” Sullithere is going to be a search issues by taking a moderate said in a statement to News- versity are called to be both van-Gonzalez said. “Now, we for the next chancellor at The stance,” Borst said. “But also Watch. “Khayat was the ul- citizens and scholars, creating are having an intense politiUniversity of Mississippi.” creating very visible change timate politician and always a debate of competing ideas cal question about decisions Borst and his fellow “I and making a statement about wanted to bring opponents supported with strong argu- made affecting the future Stand with Chancellor Jones” what our university is and into the conversation and ments and evidence, especial- leadership of this university.” organizers will have an inforwhat it is going to continue to try to change opinion. Jones, ly about the IHL’s decision. The question the communimational table in front of the be.” however, felt that whatev“We are not naive to under- ty needs to ask, according to Student Union starting today. Borst believes Jones does er he thought was right and stand that power plays a role not have a negative reputa- didn’t want to listen to dis- in this competition,” Sullition at the university, and senting opinions. A doctor by van-Gonzalez said. Mon., March 23, 7p.m. said this is evident from the trade, Chancellor Jones had a It is important “for a pubThe Joseph C. Bancroft almost 5,000 signatures on bedside manner that rubbed lic university to work well Conference Room (Croft 107) the online petition as of Sun- many the wrong way. His in- with transparent, open debate day night. Borst encourages all students, faculty members and alumni to show their support for Jones by participating in the rally. “Show the same kind of zeal for Ole Miss that your chancellor has shown for the past six years,” he said. Eloise Tyner, sophomore public policy major, said Jones has been nothing but a helpful influence to the university. “Only to have that rug yanked out from under us has been extremely unnerving,” Tyner said. “Personally, I felt so betrayed and frustrated. He’s done nothing but be a strong leader and been somebody who is so willing to compromise and see both sides of the story and pick the best
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Nov. 10, 2009
Dec. 5, 2011
Jones asks band to stop playing “From Dixie with Love” after some students chant “The South will rise again” at football games
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April 9, 2010
Jones is installed as chancellor in an investiture ceremony with his chosen theme of “Transformation Through Service”
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Named University of Mississippi chancellor
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Chancellor Dan Jones leads several students in a walk around campus as a part of Homecoming Week on Oct. 22, 2013.
Chancellor Dan Jones poses for the 2011 The Ole Miss Yearbook.
Hugh Freeze is named head football coach.
March 21, 2012
Jones announces Ross Bjork as new athletics director.
Chancellor Dan Jones leads students in a walk around campus as a part of Homecoming Week on Oct. 22, 2013.
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Jones leads university in commemorating “50 Years of Integration: Opening the Closed Society” to honor James Meredith’s enrollment as the first black student at Ole Miss
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Aug. 1: Jones releases diversity action plan. Sept.10: Enrollment hits 23,000. High school GPA and ACT scores are at an all-time high. Nov. 6: Jones diagnosed with lymphoma.
Oct. 3, 2013
The university releases an open letter signed by Chancellor Dan Jones and Athletics Director Ross Bjork condemning the offensive behavior of the students in attendance at Ole Miss Theatre production of “The Laramie Project.”
March 19, 2015
Jones’ 66th birthday; IHL Board informs Jones that his contract will not be renewed.
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Jones returns to campus following medical leave. DESIGN BY: ALLI MOORE
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Chancellor Dan Jones signs the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment on April 22, 2014.
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Chancellor Dan Jones and Associated Student Body President Kinbrely Dandridge lead a group of people during the “Meredith and Me: The Walk” Event in 2012.
Chancellor Dan Jones poses for a portrait on campus Oct. 10, 2012.
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Chancellor Dan Jones and his wife Lydia speak with students after the Fall Convocation for the class of 2018 on Aug. 26, 2014.
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Chancellor Dan Jones speaks during the Fall Convocation for the class of 2018 on Aug. 26, 2014.
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Questions and Answers with IHL Commissioner
Daily Mississippian News Editor Logan Kirkland and NewsWatch 99 Station Manager Sudu Upadhyay had an exclusive interview with the Institutions of Higher Learning’s Commissioner Jim Borsig Sunday. The following is an edited transcript. To watch the full interview, visit theDMonline.com. Q: In the statement you put out yesterday, you said (Jones’) contract was not renewed because of financial concerns or issues at The University of Mississippi Medical Center. What were those concerns? A: The concerns … first, let me say what the concerns weren’t. The financial condition of the medical center is sound, and there is no question of impropriety on the part of Dr. Jones or any other employee at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Healthcare is a rapidly changing field; the board of trustees has been working with Dr. Jones over the last four or five years about issues regarding business management, financial management at the medical center. The board set up a healthcare committee a few years ago, and the board’s evaluation work that has been done to address the issues of importance to the board are reflected in that statement. Some of the details would involve discussion of personnel at the University of Mississippi Medial Center, which is also inappropriate to go to that level, but it’s about continuing to make the improvements as expected by the Board of Trustees. Q: You guys talk about how the concerns were not corrected to the satisfaction of the Board of Trustees. What kind of results were the board looking for?
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A: I think that the simple answer to that is all eight university presidents work for the Board of Trustees, and the Board of Trustees expected those issues that were identified by the board to be addressed and to be fixed.
Q: What did you want to be fixed? A: There is a level of detail that I can’t go into that has to do with the fact that we are discussing a personnel matter. I’m not trying to necessarily hide behind that, so don’t construe it that way, but the details of the work that needed to be done are laid out and articulated over the course of the last four or five years, and to the satisfaction of the board, those things have not been addressed. Q: Were these issues bad enough to outweigh the good that he has accomplished? A: Well, I think that the action of the board speaks for itself about that, and in the announcement that was made yesterday, it’s clear that Dr. Jones has done a number of great things for The University of Mississippi. The board’s concern about the University of Mississippi Medical Center, which its finances are 38 percent of the $3.8 billion budget that the board has, the constitutional oversight where they share a responsibility for is chief among those, and you know that there has been a lot of change in healthcare over the last four to five years in the country, and the effort to stay on top of those issues is a primary concern of the Board of Trustees and have been openly discussed with the chancellor and the leadership. Q: In Jones’ statement, he talks about his unwillingness to adjust to the board’s desired governing structure, what does he mean by that? A: I think you will have to ask the chancellor what he means by that. I did not say that or put that in writing. Q: I want you to speak from your experience as a president of a university. Does it become less desirable to be a president of a university in Mississippi knowing that you can have so much success but yet still lose your job or have your contract not renewed? A: I believe that the chancellor’s position at The University of Mississippi will be one that will attract high quality candidates from across the country. Q: When you have these huge donors like Jim Barksdale and then Charles Overby and many people who are very public about their donations say that these are unforgivable decisions, how do you respond to that? A: I have great respect for both Mr. Overby and Mr. Barksdale, and I understand their passion and love for the university. What I would say is that that passion and love for the university across the university community will solidify the future and the future success of the next chancellor. Q: Is there any way this can be reversed? A: The Board of Trustees has made the decision. It has announced that there is going to be a search for the next chancellor at The University of Mississippi. Q: Are you aware that the faculty senate has drafted a resolution in favor of reinstating Dan Jones? A: This is the first I’ve heard of it. Q: If this gets passed and the Associated Student Body forms a resolution as well, this isn’t a conversation that can be solved with one statement. Wouldn’t you agree? A: I don’t think that one statement is where we are stopping. We are talking about the future. We are talking about the search for the next chancellor. I am talking to you guys today. I will be talking to other media. There is going to be a lot more conversation about this. The passion of The University of Mississippi is one reason for its successful trajectory of the institution over a long period of time, and I know that passion is the hardest in order for the trajectory to continue in the next chancellor to be successful.
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The IHL Board of Trustees
AUBREY PATTERSON
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract President of the Board of Trustees Alumnus University of Mississippi, Michigan State, University of Wisconsin Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2004, term expires in May 2015
KAREN CUMMINS
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Alumna Delta State University Appointed to the Board by Gov. Phil Bryant in 2012, term expires in 2021
HAL PARKER
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Alumnus Mississippi State University Appointed to the Board by Gov. Phil Bryant in 2012, term expires in 2021
BOB OWENS
Voted in favor of renewal of Jones’ contract Alumnus Jackson State University, Florida State University College of Law Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2004, term expires in May 2015
ALAN PERRY
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Vice President of the Board of Trustees Alumnus University of Mississippi, Harvard Law School Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2008, term expires in May 2018
FORD DYE
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Alumnus University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, University of Mississippi Medical Center Appointed to the Board by Gov. Phil Bryant in 2012, term expires in 2021
DOUGLAS ROUSE
ED BLAKESLEE
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Alumnus Mississippi State University Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2004, term expires in May 2015
SHANE HOOPER
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Alumnus David Lipscomb University Appointed to the Board by Gov. Phil Bryant in 2012, term expires in 2021
C.D. SMITH
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Alumnus University of Southern Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2008, term expires in 2018
Voted in favor of non-renewal of Jones’ contract Alumnus Mississippi State University Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2008, term expires in May 2018
ROBIN ROBINSON
CHRISTINE PICKERING
Voted in favor of renewal of Jones’ contract Alumna University of Southern Mississippi Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2004, term expires in May 2015
Absent from meeting Alumna University of Southern Mississippi Appointed to the Board by Gov. Haley Barbour in 2008, term expires in May 2018
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The Rebels capped off their strong weekend with a dominant 4-0 shutout of the 15th ranked Florida Gators Sunday afternoon at the Gillom Sports Center. With the win, the Rebels improved to 12-4 (4-1 SEC), and the Gators fell to 9-6 (4-3 SEC). “I feel good about where we are right now as a team,” Ole Miss head coach Toby Hansson said. “We’re playing well.” The Rebels opened up the match strong and never looked back. They PHOTO BY: JASON ZHANG took the opening dou- Zvonimir Babic serves the ball in a match against Auburn Friday. bles point, with Scholtz mistakes. He never really gave some momentum going,” and Babic winning at Scholtz said. “I moved into a No. 1 doubles 6-1 over Flori- the opponent a chance.” Lindmark fought hard to win new gear and started feeling da sophomores Maxx Lipman and Elliott Orkin. Kallberg over Orkin 6-4, 6-3 at No. 2 comfortable.” The Rebels are back in action and Hamilton followed with a singles. “He’s just tough right now,” against Mississippi State at 3 7-5 victory over Gator redshirt freshmen Oliver Wardell and Hansson said about Lindmark. p.m. Wednesday in Starkville. Joshua Landert at No. 3 dou- “I’m very impressed with his The match was originally performance.” scheduled earlier in the month bles. Scholtz lost the first set to but was postponed due to Ole Miss then went on to sweep the singles portion. Florida junior Diego Hidalgo weather. “We’ve got three tough Hansson won easily over Lip- at No. 1 singles 3-6 but rallied to win the second set easily 6-3 matches ahead of us,” Hansson man at No. 3 singles 6-1, 6-1. “Gustav (Hansson) looked and swept the final set 6-0 to said. “We’ve just got to keep it going and stay focused out strong out there,” Hansson clinch the win. “As soon as I got that first there and be determined to get said. “He didn’t make many break in the second set, I got another couple wins.”
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The 13th-ranked Ole Miss men’s tennis team defeated the visiting Auburn Tigers 4-1 Friday night at the Palmer/ Salloum Tennis Center. The Rebels improved to 11-4 on the season (3-1 Southeastern Conference), while the Tigers fell to 11-6 (1-5 SEC). “We had a great week of practice, and we really played some great tennis out there today,” Ole Miss head coach Toby Hansson said. “I’m really proud of the way everybody was competing.” To open the doubles portion, senior Nik Scholtz and freshman Zvonimir Babic teamed up at No. 1 doubles to win 6-2. Freshman Grey Hamilton and senior William Kallberg lost at No. 3 doubles 3-6. It came down to junior Stefan Lind-
Hinnisdaels. “I lost twice in the fall to the same guy,” Lindmark said. “I feel like I’m not really the same player. I knew this match was mine. I’m so happy that I won.” The No. 3 and 4 matches were postponed after pollen from nearby trees stuck to the courts and made them unplayable. The matches were not completed after the Rebels clinched the win.
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mark and freshman Gustav Hansson at No. 2. The match was tied 6-6, but Hansson and Lindmark won the tense tiebreaker 8-6 to clinch the opening point for the Rebels. Scholtz started off the singles portion of the match with an easy 6-4, 6-3 victory over Auburn senior Lukas Ollert at No. 1 singles. “Nik was in control,” Hansson said. “He’s playing solid.” Sophomore Ricardo Jorge held off a rally from Tiger sophomore Oliver Plaskett in the second set to win 6-4, 6-4 at No. 6 singles. Sophomore Vinod Gowda struggled most of the match and ended up falling to Auburn sophomore Dante Saleh 6-3, 1-6, 1-6 at No. 5. Junior Stefan Lindmark clinched the win for the Rebels with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-2 win over Auburn sophomore Maxime
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Ole Miss (19-13) got the victory in the 2nd round of the Women’s National Invitational Tournament over Georgia Tech (19-15) by a score of 63-48 Sunday night. The win will set up a rematch against Middle Tennessee State and Ole Miss head coach Matt Insell’s father, MTSU head coach Rick Insell in the third round of the WNIT. “What a great win for our program,” Insell said. “I keep saying it, but in year two of our process, not a lot of people thought we would be at this point. Georgia Tech is a very good basketball team and they have one of the best players in the country on their team.” Senior forward Tia Faleru didn’t want this game to be her last as she piled in a double-double with 24 points and 10 PHOTO BY: THOMAS GRANING rebounds. Sophomore guard Erika Sisk had a Tia Faleru shoots past Georgia Tech forward Roddreka Rogers during the first half of Sunday’s nice game as well as she game. reeled in 16 points and The Rebels just shot 34 per- Rebels look to win three postfour assists. Senior forward cent from the field and 5-for- season games for the first Danielle McCray chipped in 20 from beyond the arc. With time since the 2009-2010 seawith 12 points and five reforcing 23 turnovers, the reb- son and avenge an early seabounds. els converted those turnovers son loss to the Blue Raiders as Ole Miss forced 23 Georgia into 30 points and their de- they go on the road at 7 p.m. Tech turnovers in the game fense held Georgia Tech to Thursday night in Murfreesand had 14 steals, as well just 34 percent shooting from buro, TN. as four by Faleru and three the field and just 3-for-18 The Blue Raiders beat the by freshman guard A’Queen from three. Lady Rebels 71-65 back on Hayes. Matt Insell and his Lady Nov. 23.
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continued from page 12 Waguespack and sophomore left-hander Wyatt Short came on in relief and kept the Gators scoreless through the final four frames. Florida threatened in the seventh and eighth, but Waguespack kept them off of the scoreboard including working out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth. Short retired the Gators in order in the ninth and picked up his second save of the season as Ole Miss took a 2-0 series lead.
GAME 3 - FLORIDA 8, OLE MISS 4
Florida managed to salvage the final game of the series, winning by a score of 8-4. Finding a consistent Sunday starter has been a question mark all week for Ole Miss after the recent struggles of senior righthander Sam Smith. Freshman right-hander Will Stokes got the nod in game three, making his first career start for Ole Miss. Stokes struggled in his first start, allowing five runs on seven hits in just 2.2 innings of work. “I’ll just try to learn from it, get better and make my pitches more consistently next time,” Stokes said. Florida jumped out to an early
lead, scoring in each of the first three innings, including a threerun second inning. Ole Miss broke through in the fifth after an RBI double by sophomore Henri Lartigue that scored sophomore shortstop Errol Robinson to put Ole Miss on the board. Junior right-hander Drake Robison provided his longest relief outing of the season by going three innings, giving up two runs on just two hits against the Gator offense. Senior right hander Sam Smith also came out of the bullpen and made his longest relief outing, giving up a run on three hits in 2.1 innings of work. Ole Miss attempted a late comeback after scoring three runs and loading the bases in the 9th, but the deficit was too large to close. Despite losing the final game, Ole Miss took the series from top ranked Florida, improving to 13-10 and 3-3 in Southeastern Conference play. Ole Miss is now 4-0 at home against top ranked teams since 2003. “We’re proud that we won two out of three,” head coach Mike Bianco said. “I’m proud of the way we played overall for the weekend against a very, very good Florida team. We’re getting better. We have shown that the last couple of weeks.”
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Rebels take weekend series over top-ranked Florida BRIAN SCOTT RIPPEE
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GAME 1 - OLE MISS 4, FLORIDA 1
Ole Miss took game one of a three-game series against top ranked Florida on Friday by a score of 4-1. Great pitching led the way for the Rebels in game one as junior Christian Trent and senior Scott Weathersby combined to allow just one run on three hits against a strong Florida offense. After suffering his first career loss last weekend at LSU, Trent was back on the hill Friday for the Rebels and was sharp from the start. He retired his first eight batters and allowed just one run on three hits in 6.1 innings of play. “I thought he was outstanding. It was by far his best outing of the year,” head coach Mike Bianco said of Trent’s performance. “He really located his fastball on both sides of the plate and had a really good change-up. And like he can do, when he got into that jam in the fifth, he’s able to make some
Ole Miss players celebrate after Saturday’s first game against Florida. Ole Miss won 5-2. pitches and get out of it.” Junior center fielder J.B. Woodman got the Rebel offense going
early with a two-run home run to right center in the first, giving the Rebels the early 2-0 lead. It was Woodman’s third home run of the year, already surpassing his total from a year ago. “It was huge to get on top of a team that good and get on top of them early,” Trent said. “The whole game changes once you put it on them early, and it got the crowd into it.” Senior catcher Austin Knight added to the Rebels’ lead with a two-RBI single in the sixth. It
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proved to be more than enough, as Ole Miss cruised to a 4-1 victory from there. Right hander Weathersby came on in relief with one out in the 7th and retired all eight batters he faced, which secured the win. “This is the best we have played. We pitched really well and defended great,” Bianco said. “I thought we moved better tonight.”
GAME 2 - OLE MISS 5, FLORIDA 2
Ole Miss took the first game of a double-header Saturday by a
score of 5-2, clinching the series win for the Rebels. Senior first baseman Sikes Orvis launched a towering threerun home run in the first inning, which gave Ole Miss the early lead. It was Orvis’s sixth home run of the season. The homer from Orvis proved to be plenty for sophomore right-hander Brady Bramlett. Bramlett pitched another great start going six innings strong with giving up just two runs (one earned) on six hits with two walks and six strikeouts. “It was awesome,” Bramlett said of the quick start. “Sikes comes in and drops a bomb. It’s always great when you get three runs in the first.” Bramlett ran into trouble in the fourth as the Gators had the bases loaded with no outs, but he limited the damage by allowing just two runs and stranding runners at first and second, ending the Gator’s scoring chances. “It was a great weekend for us. We grew up a lot this week,” Bramlett said. “We are starting to find our character, and we are starting to roll with it.” Ole Miss added another run in the second after a two-out RBI single by freshman third baseman Will Golsan and added one more again in the third after a stand-up double by Sikes Orvis that scored J.B. Woodman. Orvis led the charge offensively with four RBIs in the game. Junior right-hander Jacob
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