
Veteran Coach Kyle Roane Joins Troy Men’s Basketball Staff
Kyle Roane, a seasoned coach with over three decades of experience, has been hired by Adam Howard to strengthen Troy’s men’s basketball program.
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Kyle Roane, a seasoned coach with over three decades of experience, has been hired by Adam Howard to strengthen Troy’s men’s basketball program.

Baseball America’s latest Top 500 MLB Draft Prospects list highlights four Southern Miss commits, showcasing their high school achievements and potential impact on the university’s baseball program.

The Seminoles finished last year with a 5‑7 record, highlighted by a 31‑17 victory over Alabama, and now aim to reshape the roster and schedule for the upcoming campaign.
The 2026 season saw historic strikeout numbers, unbeaten streaks and a cascade of awards that underscore the Gulf Coast’s dominance in high school baseball.
Travis Creel, a longtime Southern Miss assistant coach, has been hired as the new head coach at Jacksonville State, replacing Steve Bieser, as the program looks to build on a legacy of tournament success.
The Rebels must win to stay alive in the College World Series, while Troy's resilient offense, led by catcher Jimmy Janicki, looks to pull off another upset.

The highly touted catcher pledges to join Florida State, aiming to fill a critical catching vacancy and add significant offensive firepower.

Three Southern Miss sophomores have been invited to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Training Camp, where they will vie for a place on the squad that will represent the United States at the World Collegiate Baseball Championship in Taiwan.

Troy University announced the hiring of Anthony Winchester as an assistant coach, highlighting his Elite Eight experience at Kansas State, a prolific playing career, and his work developing All‑American talent.

After capturing the MHSAA Class 7A title, the Starkville girls basketball team confronts the challenge of replacing seven seniors while integrating fresh talent, all under the guidance of Coach Matt Wilbanks.
Southern Miss baseball has landed Toledo right‑fielder Cade Baker, a proven hitter and base‑stealer, as part of its 2026 transfer portal class.

Baseball America’s annual survey of the sport’s most promising bench bosses has turned its spotlight on thirty coaches who are positioned to take the next step in their careers.

The school revealed that Bam Bryant will oversee the passing game and wide receivers, while Silas Corder takes charge of quarterbacks and assists with middle‑school baseball.
Southern Miss University announced the addition of Cannon Peery, a junior first baseman from Grand Canyon, via the transfer portal. His .287 batting average, 54 hits and nine home runs this season address a critical need after Matthew Russo exhausted his eligibility. The move follows the earlier commitment of pitcher Drew Harrison and reflects a busy period of roster reshaping for the Golden Eagles.

Southern Miss head coach Jay Ladner announced the hiring of Ben Mandelbaum, a coach with extensive experience across multiple programs, to strengthen the basketball staff ahead of the upcoming season.
Southern Miss baseball has landed Pearl River Community College pitcher Drew Harrison, a standout from Madison who brings championship experience and impressive strikeout numbers to the Gulf Coast program.
Guard Isaac Taveras has withdrawn from the transfer portal and committed to Southern Miss for the upcoming 2026‑27 season, bringing back a proven scorer and playmaker.

The NCAA has permanently barred four Alabama State basketball players for conspiring to throw a December 2024 game, a scheme uncovered when a teammate transferred and reported the plot.
Vic Purvis, who passed away at 82 after a long battle with Alzheimer's, left an indelible mark on Southern Miss football as a player and as a radio analyst whose voice defined generations of Golden Eagles fans.

Florida State's 2026 transfer class, ranked No. 28 nationally, welcomes linebacker Chris Jones, who brings a strong track record from Southern Miss and is expected to pair with Blake Nichelson to fortify the team's defense.

The Atlantic Coast Conference braces for a 2026 season marked by marquee schedules, key transfers and a blend of veteran talent that could reshape its competitive landscape.

A dominant 44‑win campaign that earned a national seed and a home regional concluded with two consecutive defeats, including a 15‑11 loss to Virginia that stretched to ten innings. Coach Christian Ostrander defended his pitching decisions while seniors expressed gratitude for their time at Southern Miss.

Ole Miss survived a back-and-forth battle with Arizona State, rallying in the tenth inning to secure a 5-4 win and a shot at hosting the next Super Regional.

Penn State is preparing for a 2026 season that will look dramatically different from the one that concluded in 2025. With new head coach Matt Campbell leading the charge, the program is undergoing a comprehensive roster transformation, bringing in a wave of transfers and fresh talent while saying goodbye to several departing seniors. Among the players set to benefit from this shift is offensive lineman Jim Fitzgerald, a walk‑on who has been at the program since the Class of 2022. Hailing from Severna Park, Maryland, Fitzgerald has spent three years developing on the scout team and in limited game action, establishing himself as a dependable depth option. His college career has been marked by modest but meaningful snap counts. He logged a single appearance in the 2025 season and contributed on two occasions as a true freshman in 2022. He did not see action in the 2023 or 2024 campaigns, but his persistence has kept him on the roster as a redshirt senior. In the upcoming year, Fitzgerald is expected to remain a deep reserve along the offensive line. The starting tackle spots are projected to be anchored by Malachi Goodman and Anthony Donkoh, while the top backups are likely to be Garrett Sexton and Owen Aliciene. This depth chart gives Fitzgerald a realistic pathway to see more playing time if injuries or performance shifts arise. The Fitzgerald family’s football pedigree adds an extra layer of intrigue. His father, uncle, and grandfather all played the sport at the collegiate level — Navy, Auburn, and Southern Miss respectively — weaving a tradition of competition and resilience into his approach. Coach Campbell’s vision emphasizes competition and versatility, and Fitzgerald’s blend of experience and family‑driven work ethic fits neatly into that philosophy. As the team finalizes its preparations, the coaching staff will be watching closely to see how the Maryland native contributes to the offensive line’s continuity and depth.