Mississippi
Top-seeded Stanford upset by Mississippi in historic second-round tournament loss
The Stanford Cardinal by no means led. They have been shut, however not shut sufficient, and had 40 minutes to ponder what late March seems like with out Stanford girls’s basketball.
At one level within the fourth quarter they tied the sport, for his or her first time for the reason that first. Then the photographs didn’t fall, and a few by no means occurred in any respect, with turnovers and dropped passes and bobbled balls. Others loitered on the rim, as if unwilling to determine in the event that they’d assist the Cardinal lengthen a difficult season, or cement it in disappointment.
Stanford’s final sport of the yr was at Maples for the primary time since 2007, and Haley Jones and the remainder of the Stanford seniors’ careers closed, however not in the best way they ever wished with a 54-49 loss to Mississippi within the second spherical.
There have been few Candy 16s completely with out Stanford’s presence in girls’s basketball, however particularly prior to now decade-plus; the Cardinal hadn’t misplaced within the second spherical since 2011, and hadn’t dropped a postseason sport at Maples since 2007, after they fell to Florida State.
Stanford trailed on the half solely 4 different instances this season, and went 1-3 in these contests. The Cardinal weren’t a workforce that stormed again; they both gained massive, or they merely didn’t. Of their losses to USC and Washington they have been down all through. Within the Pac-12 defeat to UCLA it was shut all the time, the identical in an time beyond regulation loss to South Carolina.
“Our turnovers harm us,” stated Stanford head coach Tara VanDerveer. “They obtained out on the boards however there was some lengthy rebounds after which they obtained
some second photographs. I simply suppose they’re actually a troublesome workforce. I feel they’re much higher than lots of 8-(seed) groups than we have performed earlier than and generally you do not have a very good matchup.”
Cameron Brink, who missed the first-round victory Friday with a abdomen bug and stated she handled feeling winded all through Sunday’s sport, did all she may within the late comeback bid with a 20-point, 13-rebound double-double. Her power within the paint didn’t waver, although Ole Miss clogged the put up and made layups tough. Brink tied the sport together with her tenth consecutive free throw to make it with 1:12 left in regulation throughout a stretch the place the Rebels’ offense went chilly. It was the primary time they didn’t path for the reason that sport was 6-6 within the first quarter.
“I did not suppose we have been going to lose,” Brink stated. “However we did. In fact I believed we have been going to win.”
A turnover and foul led the Rebels to the free-throw line they usually sunk each with 23 seconds to go and the Cardinal trailed by two as soon as extra. The Cardinal tried to search out Hannah Leap within the nook, however gave it proper to Mississippi’s Madison Scott, who Haley Jones instantly fouled.
Stanford didn’t get a shot within the ensuing possession. Jones was doubled, and couldn’t preserve management of the ball. It ended up being the final time she touched the ball with the Cardinal.
“I feel it hasn’t actually hit me but,” Jones stated. “I advised (Ashten Prechtel) within the locker room, ‘I feel I am in shock.’ I do not know when that can hit. It is disappointing however there’s nonetheless issues to be happy with this season.”
Ole Miss head coach Yolett McPhee-McCuin harassed how a lot offensive rebounding has been part of the Rebels’ identification this season. It wasn’t simply discuss; the Rebels completed with 20 offensive boards, and although Brink paced a Cardinal second-half effort to slim that hole to 20-12, they may not absolutely escape that deficit. It was solely the fourth time Stanford was out-rebounded this season.
Stanford didn’t rating for the ultimate 6:28 of the primary half and scored simply seven factors within the second quarter. Tormented by turnovers and with no reply for Mississippi’s aggressive protection, Stanford couldn’t chip away regardless of Ole Miss having a 1-for-8 taking pictures droop of its personal.
Hannah Leap lastly snapped the scoring drought 1:30 into the third, however not earlier than Mississippi prolonged its result in double digits. The Cardinal turned the ball over thrice within the first three minutes, giving Ole Miss the prospect to go forward by 12.
The Ole Miss lead saved rising, and Stanford’s season saved inching additional away. They went on one other 5 minute scoreless streak within the third, backdropped by lacking 9 consecutive photographs. Brink made 4 free-throws in that point, however the subject goal-less streak went on for greater than six minutes.
Brink obtained six consecutive Cardinal factors with 4 free-throws and a layup, however the Rebels saved utilizing good possessions to maintain Stanford at bay. Even when the taller Cardinal lineup blocked photographs — ending with 12 blocks — Ole Miss’ tenacity in protecting possession saved it going.
“Our offense actually struggled and when that occurs, then folks attempt to do it by themselves and I noticed that all through the entire sport, VanDerveer stated. “Even when you’re not taking pictures effectively, simply preserve transferring the ball, simply not feeling like you must do it by yourselves, and I feel each Cam and Haley felt, ‘I’ve to do it on my own.’ I feel that is on me.”
The one worse first half of the season for the Cardinal got here in a loss to USC on January 15, after they scored simply 19 factors and didn’t lead at any level. Whereas the Rebels’ protection did problem them in each possession, missed point-blank photographs and sloppy passes made it unimaginable for the Cardinal to chip away.
The Cardinal face a future with out Jones, and with Brink because the workforce’s chief. Brink gutted it out on Sunday, however it didn’t preserve a season going the place Stanford’s lack of taking pictures was uncovered in key moments.
It’s loads to contemplate in an offseason loads longer than Stanford is used to.
“I am not going to fall into the entice of claiming, ‘Wow, we had a horrible season,’” VanDerveer stated.
“I feel that this final month has been actually arduous,” Vanerveer stated. “I do suppose that we attempt to relaxation our workforce as a lot as attainable. However we wanted to be taking part in higher than we’re proper now.”
Attain Marisa Ingemi: marisa.ingemi@sfchronicle.com; Twitter: @marisa_ingemi
Mississippi
Possible overdose at the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility, according to officials
RANKIN Co., Miss. (WLBT) – The Rankin County Sheriff’s Department reports that they have been called to the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility for an alleged overdose.
The Rankin County Coronor, David Ruth, confirmed to WLBT staff that he was called to the scene to recover a body. He said he was unable to comment on the cause or manner of death until he performs an autopsy.
The Department of Health also says they have been called by the facility for a hazmat situation.
More law enforcement vehicles were seen by WLBT crews entering the Central Mississippi Correctional Facility as authorities continue to investigate a death at the prison.
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STARKVILLE – Mississippi State debuted 41 new players against Eastern Kentucky, including 23 transfers. But one of the biggest transfer portal additions wasn’t on the field and may not be again this week.
Senior receiver Kelly Akharaiyi was left off Mississippi State’s depth chart that was released and coach Jeff Lebby didn’t provide much clarity on the situation either.
“He’s getting closer and closer,” Lebby said at Tuesday morning press conference. “We need to be patient with him. We hope he has a good week and can create some confidence for himself more than anything. But I’m not ready to say he’s going to be available.”
Akharaiyi was one of the transfers most were looking forward to seeing in Lebby’s fast-paced, passing offense. But he was held out of season-opener for what was thought to be a minor injury. However, his uncertain status might be a sign of a more serious injury?
Or is Lebby playing a game of cat-and-mouse with Arizona State coach Kenny Dillingham? We’ll found out soon enough.
QB1 – 2 Blake Shapen, 6-1, 210 lbs., Sr.
QB2 – 16 Chris Parson, 6-1, 215 lbs., Rs Fr.
or – 0 Michael Van Buren Jr., 6-1, 200 lbs., Fr.
RB1 – 24 Keyvone Lee, 6-0, 225 lbs., Sr.
-or- 21 Davon Booth, 5-10, 205 lbs., Sr.
RB2 – 20 Johnnie Daniels, 5-10, 200 lbs., Jr.
SLWR1 – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
SLWR2 – 8 Creed Whittemore, 5-11, 185 lbs., So.
SLWR 3 – 80 Kade Kolka, 5-11, 190 lbs., Sr.
WR1 – 6 Jordan Mosley, 6-0, 195 lbs., Jr.
WR2 – 5 Stonka Burnside, 6-0, 200 lbs., Fr.
WR3 – 13 Sanfrisco Magee, 6-2, 200 lbs., Fr.
WR1 – 14 Trent Hudson 6-3 180 Jr.
WR2 – 7 Mario Craver 5-10 170 Fr.
WR3 – 11 Jaden Walley 6-0 190 Sr.
TE1 – 18 Seydou Traore, 6-4, 235 lbs., R-Jr.
– or – 84 Justin Ball, 6-6, 250 lbs., Sr.
TE2 – 86 Nick Lauderdale, 6-3, 225 lbs., Sr.
or – 10 Cameron Ball, 6-6, 250 lbs., So.
LT1 – 66 Makylan Pounders, 6-5, 310 lbs., Jr.
LT2 – 51 Luke Work, 6-6, 305 lbs., Fr.
– or – 74 Jimothy Lewis Jr., 6-6, 310 lbs., Fr.
LG1 – 75 Jacoby Jackson, 6-6, 320 lbs., Jr.
LG2 – 53 Malik Ellis, 6-5, 285 lbs., So.
C1 – 67 Ethan Miner, 6-2, 305 lbs., Sr.
C2 – 72 Canon Boone, 6-4, 315 lbs., Jr.
RG1 – 77 Marlon Martinez, 6-5, 320 lbs., Sr.
RG2 – 52 Grant Jackson, 6-6, 325 lbs., Sr.
RT1 – 76 Albert Reese IV, 6-7, 330 lbs., Jr.
RT2 – 55 Leon Bell, 6-8, 325 lbs., R-Jr.
RT3 – 78 Amari Smith, 6-7, 325 lbs., R-Fr.
DT1 – 22 Kedrick Bingley-Jones, 6-4, 310 lbs., Jr.
– or – 23 Trevion Williams, 6-4, 295 lbs., R-Fr.
DT2 – 98 Ashun Shepphard, 6-3, 280 lbs., Jr.
DT1 – 35 Kalvin Dinkins, 6-2, 315 lbs., So.
– or – 8 Sulaiman Kpaka, 6-3, 300 lbs., Sr.
DT2 – 92 Eric Taylor, 6-4, 310 lbs., Jr.
– or – 90 Kai McClendon, 6-2, 305 lbs., Fr.
DE1 – 9 De’Monte Russell, 6-4, 285 lbs., Sr.
DE2 – 91 Deonte Anderson, 6-3, 270 lbs., Jr.
– or – 46 Joseph Head Jr., 6-4, 240 lbs., R-Fr.
JLB1 – 11 Ty Cooper, 6-4, 245 lbs., Jr.
– or – 44 Branden Jennings, 6-3, 240 lbs., Jr.
JLB2 – 36 Donterry Russell, 6-4, 225 lbs., So.
MLB1 – 7 Stone Blanton, 6-2, 230 lbs., Jr.
MLB2 – 26 JP Purvis, 6-1, 245 lbs., Sr.
DLB1 – 40 Nic Mitchell, 6-2, 230 lbs., Jr.
– or – 5 John Lewis, 6-3, 240 lbs., Jr.
DLB2 – 16 Zakari Tillman, 6-2, 225 lbs., So.
FS1 – 2 Isaac Smith, 6-0, 205 lbs., So.
FS2 – 12 Tyler Woodard, 6-2, 200 lbs., Jr.
SS1 – 21 Hunter Washington, 5-11, 190 lbs., Jr.
SS2 – 27 Chris Keys Jr., 6-0, 190 lbs., Jr.
– or – 17 Jordan Morant, 6-0, 210 lbs., Sr.
CB1 – 1 Kelley Jones, 6-4, 195 lbs., R-Fr.
– or – 6 Traveon Wright, 6-0, 180 lbs., R-Fr.
CB2 – 13 Raydarious Jones, 6-2, 180 lbs., Sr.
– or – 18 Khamauri Rogers, 6-0, 180 lbs., So.
CB1 – 14 Brice Pollock, 6-1, 190 lbs., So.
CB2 – 4 DeAgo Brumfield, 6-0, 190 lbs., Sr.
K1 – 80 Kyle Ferrie, 6-1, 205 lbs., So.
K2 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
K3 – 49 Marlon Hauck, 6-3, 195 lbs., So.
P1 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
P2 – 83 Zach Haynes, 6-1, 195 lbs., Sr.
P3 – 88 Ethan Pulliam, 6-1, 190 lbs., R-Fr.
KO1 – 49 Marlon Hauck, 6-3, 195 lbs., So.
KO2 – 82 Nick Barr-Mira, 6-0, 185 lbs., Sr.
PR1 – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
PR2 – 8 Creed Whittemore, 5-11, 185 lbs., So.
KR1 – 21 Davon Booth, 5-10, 205 lbs., Sr.
– or – 20 Johnnie Daniels, 5-10, 200 lbs., Jr.
– or – 3 Kevin Coleman, 5-11, 180 lbs., Jr.
Mississippi State at Arizona State: How to Watch Bulldogs Football vs the Sun Devils
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Mississippi State at Arizona State, Saturday, 10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
BetMGM College Football Odds: Arizona State by 6 1/2.
Series record: First meeting.
WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Arizona State and Mississippi State both had dominant wins in the season-opening weekend and now have a tougher challenge when they face each other on Saturday night. The Sun Devils are trying to build off an impressive 48-7 win over Wyoming and prove they might be a factor in the Big 12 race. Arizona State has never beaten an SEC opponent. Mississippi State plays its second game under new coach Jeff Lebby. The Bulldogs beat Eastern Kentucky 56-7 in their season opener..
KEY MATCHUP
Mississippi State QB Blake Shapen vs. the Arizona State defense. The Sun Devils scored a touchdown on the second play of their opener when Zyrus Fiaseu picked off a pass and returned it to the end zone. It was one of two interceptions on the day for Arizona State. Shapen had a great debut against Eastern Kentucky but will face a much tougher defense on Saturday.
PLAYERS TO WATCH
Mississippi State: Shapen had a terrific first game with the Bulldogs, throwing for 247 yards and three touchdowns while also running for 44 yards and a TD against Eastern Kentucky. The 6-foot-1 senior played the previous three college seasons at Baylor with mixed success. Shapen has thrown a TD pass in 12 consecutive games dating to this time at Baylor in 2022.
Arizona State: RB Cam Skattebo led a balanced rushing attack against Wyoming, gaining 49 yards and scoring a touchdown. Skattebo was a do-it-all player for Arizona State last year, spending time at quarterback, running back and receiver. The Sun Devils might not need him to be as versatile this season, but he’s still a threat from just about anywhere on the field.
FACTS & FIGURES
Mississippi State had six different players score touchdowns against Eastern Kentucky. … The Bulldogs’ 93.7 passing grade in the opener was the second-best mark in all of the FBS, trailing only Purdue, according to Pro Football Focus. … Mississippi State’s Kevin Coleman Jr. returned five punts for 117 yards last week. … Arizona State was credited with just two missed tackles on defense in the opener, tied for the third-lowest tally among FBS schools. … Skattebo is 270 rushing yards away from reaching 3,000 in his career. He is 342 all-purpose yards away from reaching 4,000 and 202 receiving yards away from reaching 1,000.
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