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Netfali Alvarez, who scored a season-high of 17 points, releases his emotion after scoring a layup in Southern Miss' 82-71 win over Louisiana on Thursday night at Reed Green Coliseum. Photos by Jesse Johnson for the Pine Belt News.

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Golden Eagles take top spot in Sun Belt standings in front of sellout crowd
By ANDREW ABADIE
Fri,01/12/24-11:05PM , 633 Reads 13,402 Statewide
With just over 10 seconds left, Neftali Alvarez stole the ball and dished it to DeAndre Pinckney, who promptly slammed-dunked it to send the sold-out crowd at Reed Green Coliseum into a frenzy.
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Stein’s wait pays off as Southern Miss' former backup kicker has strong start to season
By ANDREW ABADIE
Mon,01/08/24-8:51PM , 694 Reads 11,095 Statewide
Andrew Stein’s heart was pounding as he trotted on the field for Southern Miss’ first extra point attempt in the Golden Eagles’ eventual 40-14 season-opening win against Alcorn State.

For Stein, it was a feeling of both nerves and excitement.
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Southern Miss designated hitter Slade Wilks has hit 18 home runs this season, which is five from tying the program’s single season record. Photo by Andrew Abadie for The Pine Belt News.

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How a shoulder injury helped Southern Miss' Slade Wilks redevelop his swing
By ANDREW ABADIE
Mon,01/08/24-6:41PM , 1,084 Reads 16,716 Statewide
The first time Southern Miss head coach Scott Berry laid eyes on slugger Slade Wilks was when he was a high school freshman hitting home runs out of Pete Taylor Park.
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Andre Curbelo (11) and Victor Iwuakor (0) celebrate after Southern Miss defeated No. 19 James Madison 81-71 on Saturday at Reed Green Coliseum. Photos by: Andrew Abadie, The Pine Belt News, Copyright 2024

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Southern Miss upsets No. 19 James Madison to earn first ranked win in 13 years
By ANDREW ABADIE
Sat,01/06/24-6:45PM , 738 Reads 13,035 Statewide
A new year has brought a new Golden Eagle basketball team.

In what seemed like an improbable scenario just a week ago, Southern Miss upset No. 19 James Madison 81-71 to give the program its first top 25 win since 2011 and handed the Dukes their first loss of the season.
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