USM volleyball sweeps UNO in 3 sets The University of Southern Mississippi volleyball team picked up a victory over the University of New Orleans in straight sets Saturday. (Source: Southern Miss) By WDAM Staff | January 24, 2021 at 5:44 PM CST - Updated January 24 at 5:44 PM
From the University of Southern Mississippi Sports Information Department
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) – Junior Duquesne Moratzka led a trio of Golden Eagles with double-figure kills as the University of Southern Mississippi swept the University of New Orleans, 25-19, 25-23, 25-17, Saturday afternoon at the Wellness Center.
Moratzka led the Golden Eagles with 12 kills, while junior Kinsley Hanback added 11 and sophomore Liana Guillemaud had 10. Junior Nyanuer Bidit chipped in with seven kills.
Same script, same outcome for USM in San Antonio
Golden Eagles fall behind, then rally to within striking distance before faltering in a 78-72 loss to the Roadrunners The University of Southern Mississippi s comeback feel short for a second consecutive day as the Golden Eagles were swept by the University of Texas-San Antonio this weekend. (Source: Southern Miss) By Tim Doherty | January 24, 2021 at 1:13 AM CST - Updated January 24 at 11:36 AM
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (WDAM) -The University of Southern Mississippi played to an all-too-familiar script Saturday afternoon at the University of Texas-San Antonio’s Convocation Center.
Fall behind by double digits. Claw back into contention. Fail to get enough defensive stops down the stretch. Watch helplessly as the opponent ices the game from the foul line.
USM alumna creates scholarship for HHS students Current HHS seniors who have been accepted to USM for the fall 2021 semester are encouraged to apply for the scholarship, along with others, by visiting usmfoundation.com/GO. (Source: WDAM) By Renaldo Hopkins | January 23, 2021 at 5:58 PM CST - Updated January 23 at 5:58 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - A new scholarship has been made for Hattiesburg High School students who wish to attend the University of Southern Mississippi through a donation by USM alumna Dr. Beverly Dale.
Named in honor of Dr. Dale’s niece and nephew-in-law, the Julie and John Arender Hattiesburg High School Scholarship Endowment will allow an incoming freshman from HHS with a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 to receive about $28,000 in scholarship support - $7,000 each year for four consecutive years as long as a 3.0 GPA or above is maintained.
The University of Southern Mississippi fell in straight sets to visiting Tulane University Friday to open the spring segment of the 2020-21 volleyball season.