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OXFORD, Miss. (THN News) - Well here we are, ladies and gentlemen — the week we've all been circling on the calendar. Lane Kiffin's return to Ole Miss is finally upon us, and honestly, who could have guessed it would land this early in the college football season? It's been nearly ten months since Kiffin — and let's put that word in quotes — "departed" the Ole Miss program to take the LSU job, right in the middle of the Rebels' historic College Football Playoff run. And now t

Photo: Courtesy of CNN. AUSTIN, Tx. (THN News) - The Game of the Week between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns did not disappoint America. What started to look like a once again lopsided performance by the Longhorns turned out to be one of the greatest comebacks this nation has seen this early into a new college football season. Ohio State came out the gate looking like the more talented, prepared team coming into the game. Quarterback Julian Sayn for the Bucke

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (THN News) - TSU vs JSU kicked off College football in the historic John Merritt Classic with over 32,000 fans & it was everything you dreamed of. The fans was super lit. TSU honored its Hall of Fame. And what happens when two of the biggest HBCU’s comes together, you obviously get this. Not to mention you had the marching bands! You had TSU President in good spirits on the sidelines; and we had our Tennessee State Little Tiger Cheerleaders cheering their li

JACKSON, Miss (THN News) -Jackson State University is entering a new athletic chapter after the departure of Vice President and Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson, a Jackson native whose tenure lined up with one of the most visible stretches in the Tigers’ modern sports history. Robinson has left Jackson State, according to a WLBT report. On Wednesday, the Texas Southern Board of Regents reportedly approved Robinson for the athletic director position at Texas Southern. Mul

GREENWOOD, Miss (THN News) - George Ivory’s return to Mississippi Valley State University (MVSU) in 2022 marked the beginning of a difficult journey. The Delta Devils basketball program has long faced obstacles that make success in Division I basketball a steep climb. Limited resources and recruiting challenges have shaped the program’s history. Ivory’s tenure at MVSU reflects both the struggles and moments of hope that come with coaching in such an environment. A Tough Start

Pearl River Schedule This Week for its sports.

The Crusaders came up just short Tuesday evening, dropping a tightly contested 3–2 decision to LSU Alexandria at Milton Wheeler Field.

Pearl River Women's basketball clinches MACCCC title 2026.

TALLADEGA, Ala. (THN News) — William Carey used a fast start and a pair of timely late-inning home runs to secure an 8–4 road victory over Talladega College on Tuesday afternoon. The Crusaders struck early, pushing across two runs in the top of the first. After a single and a walk put two aboard, Jayden Mark opened the scoring with an RBI single to right-center. Moments later, Hays Carley added a sacrifice fly to bring home Ducksworth and make it 2–0. Talladega created o

Abel Thetford (Bossier City, La.; Parkway) celebrates after hitting his first collegiate home run against No. 14 Jones College (Karisa Watkins/PRCC Athletics). POPLARVILLE, Miss. (THN News) — The No. 2 Pearl River baseball team bounced back in a big way after a tough 6-1 loss to No. 25 Gulf Coast earlier in the day, erupting for 19 runs in the nightcap to roll past No. 14 Jones College, 19-3. "Credit to our guys for playing a lot harder in game two," head coach Michael Avalo

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - Pearl River Wildcats showcased a commanding performance on Saturday, securing a 9-1 win over UA Rich Mountain and clinching the series victory. The game highlighted strong pitching and a decisive late-inning rally that left no doubt about the Wildcats’ dominance. This victory not only reflects the team’s skill but also their growing confidence as they advance through the season. Tanner Busby’s Masterful Start Sets the Tone Pearl River needed a

MERIDIAN, Miss. (THN News) — No. 2 Pearl River baseball split a two-game round robin tournament Saturday, homering four times as it defeated Northwest 7-3 before it fell 7-1 against Meridian. "You have got to separate the games," head coach Michael Avalon said. "I don't think we played great in the first game, but we played well enough to win. We've got to do a better job of scoring runners in scoring position. We also have to do a better job of making big pitches and getti

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - The William Carey softball team split its midweek doubleheader with Louisiana Christian University on Tuesday afternoon at Joseph & Nancy Fail Field, with the Wildcats taking game one 4–1 before the Lady Crusaders answered with a 4–0 shutout in the nightcap. After two quiet innings from both teams, LCU broke the scoreless tie in the top of the third. The Wildcats pushed across the game's first run when Lexi Broussard beat out an infield single

HATTIESBURG, Miss. (THN News) - William Carey men's basketball came out blazing and never took its foot off the gas, defeating Mobile 94–72 in a high-energy conference showdown Saturday afternoon. The fireworks started immediately. Randarius Hughes drilled a smooth mid-range jumper on the opening possession, and the Crusaders were off to the races. Javeon Gordon buried a three at the 17:14 mark, and Jamar Jenkins followed with back-to-back power finishes in the lane to

EUNICE, La. (THN News) — The No. 7 Pearl River softball team hit the road Sunday for a top-15 showdown with No. 13 LSU Eunice. The Wildcats dropped a hard-fought opener, 3-2 in extra innings, before responding with an emphatic 8-4 win in the nightcap to earn the split. "This is the first time we've been on the road and had to play someone at their house," head coach Christie Meeks said. "It was a great learning experience against a really good team fighting on its home field,

MERIDIAN, Miss. (THN NEWS) — The Pearl River men's basketball team couldn't fend off a second-half surge at Meridian Monday night, falling to the Eagles 70-69. Pearl River (14-11 overall; 6-4 MACCC) controlled the tempo early but couldn't hold off a late surge from Meridian (10-17; 2-9), falling in a hard-fought contest after leading most of the night. The Wildcats opened the game on a 6-0 run, setting the tone from the opening tip. Austin Fortune (Atlanta, Ga.; Dutchtown) s

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – William Carey used a dominant second half to pull away from Thomas University, earning a 91–75 victory Thursday night at Clinton Gymnasium. "I thought we played well against a very athletic team," said Head Coach Steve Knight . "We made big shots when needed, especially from behind the arc. Defensively, we had 9 steals in the second half that led to some transition buckets. Overall, a quality win." Thomas came out firing, fueled by a scorching start fro

POPLARVILLE, Miss — Off one day's rest, the Pearl River women's basketball team outrebounded Northeast by 19 to come away with a 15-point, 59-44 win. With the victory, Pearl River moves to 6-0 in the MACCC and sits tied atop the standings with Gulf Coast. "Northeast is a really great team, very well coached, they do everything right," head coach Shanae Govan-Williams said. "We knew it was going to be a battle. I am proud of our effort. We know we have a target on our backs, a

Pearl River's Kamarian Mayfield (Waynesboro; Quitman) throws down a tomahawk slam against Northeast (Karisa Watkins/PRCCAthletics).

NEW ORLEANS, La. – William Carey showed no signs of rust with a convincing 72-56 victory over Dillard University Monday Night. The game began with both teams exchanging baskets, but three consecutive scores from Shaneal Corpuz , Addyson Sherer , and Brooklyn Cuevas propelled Carey to a 14-6 lead with four minutes remaining in the first quarter. The Lady Crusaders continued to build their advantage, extending it to ten points with an Anna Rose Engle jumper, before finis