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Why Brian O’Connor retained Justin Parker as Mississippi State baseball pitching coach
Brian O’Connor introduced as new Mississippi State baseball coach
Watch Brian O’Connor’s first news conference as the Mississippi State baseball coach.
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STARKVILLE — New Mississippi State baseball coach Brian O’Connor brought two assistant coaches with him from Virginia, Kevin McMullan and Matt Kirby. However, he picked one MSU assistant to stay with him on staff.
The Bulldogs retained Justin Parker as the pitching coach. The news was announced just hours before O’Connor’s introduction at Dudy Noble Field on June 5.
Parker was the interim MSU coach after Chris Lemonis was fired on April 28. He led the Bulldogs to a 9-1 finish to the regular season and an NCAA tournament at-large bid.
“I felt like that we really needed on this staff, somebody who had connections in the southeast from a recruiting standpoint,” O’Connor, hired on June 1, said. “A couple of things in Justin Parker’s favor is that he’s coached four years in the SEC. He knows this league.”
O’Connor also recalled last season’s Charlottesville Regional where Mississippi State and Virginia played each other twice. The Cavaliers won both games, but O’Connor said he was impressed with Parker’s pitching staff.
He mentioned Parker’s development with young pitchers, specifically Charlie Foster, Ryan McPherson and Dane Burns.
“Not only is he a developer of their skill and going to help them not only win for Mississippi State, but also be successful after their time here, I happen to feel he’s also a good man,” O’Connor said, who’d been the Virginia coach since 2004. “That is the fiber of what he’s about, is what I’m about.”
O’Connor’s hiring was announced an hour after the MSU season ended in the Tallahassee Regional. The team bussed back to Starkville the next day, where O’Connor was already there. O’Connor said he’s completed 30-minute exit interviews with every player on the team that has eligibility, but also spent time with Parker. He said they’ve been together on six different occasions since June 2 ranging from 30 minutes to two hours.
“I certainly had conversations with other candidates and things like that,” O’Connor said. “That’s part of the process, right? But ultimately landed on he is the man that is most qualified and best here at Mississippi State to lead this pitching staff moving forward.”
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@gannett.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 14, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
10-18-19-20-22
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
Midday: 7-7-0, FB: 6
Evening: 1-8-0, FB: 1
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
Midday: 0-4-0-4, FB: 6
Evening: 3-0-5-9, FB: 6
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 14 drawing
Midday: 02
Evening: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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Mississippi State women’s basketball vs Southern Miss live updates, start time, TV channel
STARKVILLE — Mississippi State women’s basketball is taking on another in-state opponent today.
The Bulldogs (9-1) are hosting Southern Miss (7-3) at Humphrey Coliseum on Dec. 14 (2 p.m., SEC Network+).
The Lady Eagles are led by new coach Missy Bilderback. It’s the first game between MSU and Southern Miss since 2019.
The Clarion Ledger is bringing you live updates from the game. Follow for live updates.
Watch Mississippi State vs Southern Miss
Mississippi State vs Southern Miss score, highlights
This section will be updated when the game begins.
What time does Mississippi State vs Southern Miss start?
- Date: Sunday, Dec. 14
- Time: 2 p.m. CT
- Where: Humphrey Coliseum
What TV channel is Mississippi State vs Southern Miss on today?
Mississippi State vs Southern Miss prediction
- Sam Sklar, The Clarion Ledger: Mississippi State 76, Southern Miss 60
Mississippi State vs Southern Miss injury updates
There are no reported injuries for this game.
Mississippi State women’s basketball schedule 2025-26
The next five games on Mississippi State’s schedule:
- Dec. 17: vs. Alabama State (6:30 p.m., SEC Network+)
- Dec. 20: at La Salle (11 a.m.)
- Dec. 28: vs. Samford (2 p.m., SEC Network+)
- Jan. 1: vs. Auburn (6:30 p.m., SEC Network+)
- Jan. 4: at Oklahoma (2 p.m., SEC Network+)
Southern Miss women’s basketball schedule 2025-26
The next five games on Southern Miss’ schedule:
- Dec. 18: vs. South Alabama (5 p.m., ESPN+)
- Dec. 20: vs. Louisiana (1 p.m., ESPN+)
- Jan. 1: vs. Arkansas State (6 p.m., ESPN+)
- Jan. 3: vs. Troy (2 p.m., ESPN+)
- Jan. 10: at Appalachian State (Noon, ESPN+)
Sam Sklar is the Mississippi State beat reporter for The Clarion Ledger. Email him at ssklar@usatodayco.com and follow him on X @sklarsam_.
Odds of winning the Powerball and Mega Millions are NOT in your favor
Odds of hitting the jackpot in Mega Millions or Powerball are around 1-in-292 million. Here are things that you’re more likely to land than big bucks.
The Mississippi Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Dec. 13, 2025, results for each game:
Winning Mississippi Match 5 numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
04-09-11-23-35
Check Mississippi Match 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 3 numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
Midday: 6-7-0, FB: 4
Evening: 4-3-9, FB: 5
Check Cash 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash 4 numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
Midday: 3-1-6-2, FB: 4
Evening: 8-7-3-9, FB: 5
Check Cash 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Cash Pop numbers from Dec. 13 drawing
Midday: 15
Evening: 15
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
Story continues below gallery.
Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your lottery prize
Winnings of $599 or less can be claimed at any authorized Mississippi Lottery retailer.
Prizes between $600 and $99,999, may be claimed at the Mississippi Lottery Headquarters or by mail. Mississippi Lottery Winner Claim form, proper identification (ID) and the original ticket must be provided for all claims of $600 or more. If mailing, send required documentation to:
Mississippi Lottery Corporation
P.O. Box 321462
Flowood, MS
39232
If your prize is $100,000 or more, the claim must be made in person at the Mississippi Lottery headquarters. Please bring identification, such as a government-issued photo ID and a Social Security card to verify your identity. Winners of large prizes may also have the option of setting up electronic funds transfer (EFT) for direct deposits into a bank account.
Mississippi Lottery Headquarters
1080 River Oaks Drive, Bldg. B-100
Flowood, MS
39232
Mississippi Lottery prizes must be claimed within 180 days of the drawing date. For detailed instructions and necessary forms, please visit the Mississippi Lottery claim page.
When are the Mississippi Lottery drawings held?
- Cash 3: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Cash 4: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
- Match 5: Daily at 9:30 p.m. CT.
- Cash Pop: Daily at 2:30 p.m. (Midday) and 9:30 p.m. (Evening).
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Mississippi editor. You can send feedback using this form.
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