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Ole Miss women’s basketball blitzes Florida as Coach Yo’s team wins second straight
OXFORD — By the time Florida scored its first point Thursday night at the SJB Pavilion, Ole Miss women’s basketball had already recorded a highlight reel.
Forward Madison Scott galloped down the wing in transition and flung a beautiful cross-court pass to Snudda Collins, who drew a foul and caught nylon with her 3-point attempt anyway, completing a four-point play. On the next trip up the floor, Marquesha Davis flicked a remarkable reverse layup high off the glass and in.
A game-opening 10-0 run by the Rebels set the stage for an 81-70 Ole Miss victory that paired style with substance.
That point total marked the Rebels’ best against power conference opposition this season. And Ole Miss earned it.
The Rebels didn’t rely on a hot jump shooting streak to put up those offensive numbers. Instead, they got the ball inside – much as they have in their other strong offensive showings this season.
Ole Miss outscored Florida 40-26 in the paint, including a 26-6 advantage in a dominant first half that saw the Rebels go into the locker room with a 48-28 advantage.
That cushion was built on the back of two major runs.
First came that opening 10-0 run that saw the Rebels (14-5, 4-2 SEC) establish a firm grip on the game from its outset.
After the Gators (10-8, 1-5) rallied to respond and cut the advantage to six points with 1:38 remaining in the first quarter, Ole Miss ripped off a 15-0 run that gave the Rebels the second-half advantage they needed to survive a fourth-quarter Florida push.
Ole Miss women’s basketball turns defense into offense
The fuel for those runs came on the defensive end of the floor, where Ole Miss collected 12 steals that became 27 points off turnovers.
The Gators were sloppy with the ball, but the Rebels constantly disrupted their passing lanes to force them into mistakes.
Florida often found itself trying to make desperate plays in late-shot-clock situations that helped pad Ole Miss’ takeaway tally, too.
The Rebels weren’t perfect with the ball themselves, giving it away 16 times. But they defended effectively in transition. Those turnovers led to just seven Florida points.
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Marquesha Davis dominates for the Rebels
Davis, a veteran guard, has demonstrated the capability to completely take over games this season, and she did so again on Thursday.
Davis cooked the Gators for 23 points on 10-14 shooting.
She got to the rim frequently and created open shots for herself with an array of crafty crossovers and stepbacks.
“That’s just a move I always work on,” she said. “It’s one of my favorite moves.”
With the effort, Davis surpassed the 20-point threshold for the second time this season, having previously done so against LSU.
Rebels pick up important win for their NCAA Tournament hopes
Despite its difficult start to SEC play, Florida came into Thursday’s game with strong metrics.
It ranked 50th in the NET before the day’s action – two spots ahead of the Rebels.
A strong showing will no doubt move Ole Miss up when the rankings refresh, and also provide the Rebels with a positive point of comparison against one of their peers.
Another important résumé game is coming up when the Rebels host Tennessee ‑ which ranked 53rd in the most recent NET ranking ‑ on Sunday (2 p.m., ESPN).
David Eckert covers Ole Miss for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at deckert@gannett.com or reach him on Twitter @davideckert98.
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TAMPA, Fla – New SNAP restrictions will start Monday in Florida.
What we know:
These changes will ban the purchase of many sugary sodas, energy drinks, candy and ultra-processed, shelf-stable prepared desserts.
Hunger Free America, an advocacy group, is against these restrictions.
Joel Berg, the CEO, said some regulation is a good thing, but he wants to see it support access to healthy foods as a choice.
“We do support mandates to mandate that healthier food is available in stores that do accept SNAP,” Berg said. “So, it makes a lot more sense to make it easier to get healthier food.”
Berg said these restrictions are unnecessary in achieving a healthier America.
“We should make America healthier again by making healthy food more affordable, convenient and physically available,” Berg said. “We shouldn’t micromanage the eating patterns of adults to try to achieve that goal.”
The other side:
This is part of the Make America Healthy Again initiative.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins said, “Under the MAHA initiative, we are taking bold, historic steps to reverse the chronic disease epidemic that has taken root in this country for far too long.”
What they’re saying:
Berg said that these changes, on top of cuts to the program nationwide, will increase hunger.
“It’s not that low-income Americans don’t want healthier food; it’s that they can’t afford healthier food,” Berg said.
This coincides with the announcement that there will be cuts to WIC, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, which supplies food to mothers and young children.
“President Trump’s budget just announced that he’s proposing taking away fruits and vegetables from the WIC program for pregnant women and children under five,” Berg said. “So, they’re taking away healthier food.”
The WIC cuts would take away $1.4 billion in fruit and vegetable benefits from 5.4 million people.
Big picture view:
The SNAP changes come as part of the MAHA movement and include more than 20 other states that will implement changes over the next two years.
The Source: Information in this story comes from WIC, SNAP and interviews done by Fox 13’s Danielle Zulkosky.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — The engines are revving for one final day of high-stakes bidding and family fun at the South Florida Fairgrounds.
Barrett-Jackson’s Palm Beach auction reaches its grand finale today with an action-packed “Super Saturday” lineup, promising to close out the weekend with a full slate of collector car sales, live entertainment, and fan attractions.
“Super Saturday,” presented by Seminole Casino Coconut Creek, officially kicks off at 8 a.m. when gates, food courts, and the exhibitor marketplace open to the public.
What to expect
- 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.: The Fantasy Bid presented by Dodge begins early, running in tandem with the automobilia auction in the arena.
- 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.: Thrill-seekers can catch Dodge thrill rides on the Barrett-Jackson Performance Track.
- 10:00 a.m.: New amenities open to the public, including the Stella Artois, Staging Lanes, and Food Court patios, which offer shaded seating and auction views.
- 10:45 a.m.: The national anthem will be performed in the auction arena, signaling the start of the main collector car auction at 11 a.m.
- Afternoon Entertainment: DJ sets run from noon to 5 p.m. across the various patios, and a detailing clinic by Adam’s Polishes is scheduled for 2 p.m. near the South Showcase.
For those unable to attend, the whole event will be livestreamed throughout the day on the Barrett-Jackson website and the HISTORY channel from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Today’s finale comes on the heels of a high-energy Friday that saw significant sales and notable celebrity interest.
Star power was evident throughout the day, particularly with vehicles tied to the Busch family. A 1957 Ford Thunderbird Convertible owned by Samantha Busch and a 1969 Oldsmobile 442 Custom Coupe were among the day’s heavy hitters, each fetching $159,500. Kyle Busch’s 1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Custom Coupe also drew a strong bid, selling for $143,000.
Other Friday highlights included:
- 1968 Ford Mustang Eleanor Replica: $137,500
- 2004 Dodge Viper SRT-10 Mamba Edition: $132,000
- 1972 Chevrolet K5 Blazer Custom SUV: $126,500
- 1957 Ford Thunderbird Custom Convertible: $121,000
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With a festival-style atmosphere and high-profile sales driving momentum, organizers expect a busy crowd for the final push at the auction block today.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — A quiet Monday turned into a frantic race against time when a deputy stepped in to save a choking 1-year-old’s life.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call about a 1-year-old baby choking. Upon arrival, the responding deputy performed life-saving procedures to help the child breathe again.
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Body camera video shows a deputy holding the baby, flipping it over on its stomach, and beginning to pat the baby’s back.
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When the baby begins to cry, the deputy is heard saying, “he’s good.”
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