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Southern Miss achieves feat as most improved basketball team in NCAA history

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The 2022-23 Southern Miss men’s basketball team has etched itself in history as the most-improved team in Division I history.

According to NCAA records, which date back to 1974, the Golden Eagles’ +18 improvement is now considered the best of all time. To determine games improved, the NCAA adds the difference in victories between the two seasons to the difference in losses and then divides the total by two. Postseason contests are included in the calculation.

Southern Miss, which won the 2022-23 Sun Belt Regular-Season Championship while posting a 25-8 record, improved from 7-26 the previous year. The Golden Eagles also achieved a perfect 15-0 record at home.

USM’s momentous season ended with a first-round exit in the National Invitation Tournament against UAB, led by former Ole Miss head coach Andy Kennedy.

The previous most-improved team in NCAA Division I history was the 2013 Towson team, which improved by +17.5.

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By: Caleb Salers
Title: Southern Miss achieves feat as most improved basketball team in NCAA history
Sourced From: www.supertalk.fm/southern-miss-achieves-feat-as-most-improved-basketball-team-in-ncaa-history/
Published Date: Tue, 11 Apr 2023 23:45:38 +0000

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: February 14-16

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-02-14 08:42:00

SUMMARY: This weekend (February 14-16) in Mississippi offers a variety of events for relaxation and fun. Highlights include the HBCU Love Valentine’s Day Celebration and S.T.E.M. crafts in Jackson, a Valentine’s dinner concert in Ellisville, and multiple activities at the Dixie National Rodeo. Vicksburg features mythical vow renewals officiated by an Elvis impersonator, a Civil War Gun & Relic Show, and the Laces for Love 5k. In the Pine Belt, enjoy a candle-making session and a Galentine’s Day brunch at the Hattiesburg Zoo. There are also art exhibitions and workshops across various cities, ensuring a memorable weekend.

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Another sentencing hearing in Jackson bribery case pushed back

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-02-10 13:57:00

SUMMARY: A sentencing hearing for Sherik Marve Smith, linked to the Jackson bribery scandal, has been postponed due to unresolved issues. Initially scheduled for February 19, 2025, Smith, who pled guilty to conspiracy to commit bribery, is implicated alongside Hinds County District Attorney Jody Owens, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba, and City Councilman Aaron Banks, all charged with conspiracy and fraud related to bribery schemes involving real estate developers. These officials allegedly accepted significant cash bribes in exchange for favorable actions on a downtown project. Several, including former Councilwoman Angelique Lee, have since pled guilty.

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Events happening this weekend in Mississippi: February 7-9

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www.wjtv.com – Kaitlin Howell – 2025-02-07 07:00:00

SUMMARY: This weekend in Mississippi (February 7-9) features a variety of events, including the Fleet Feet Coffee Run in Ridgeland, SCHF Movie Night in Vicksburg, and the enchanting Princess Ball in Brandon. The Dixie National Rodeo, the largest east of the Mississippi, takes place in Jackson alongside the Dixie National Marketplace. Other highlights include “The Mountaintop,” quilt exhibitions, and various interactive activities like the Mindbender Mansion. Additional weekend events include Valentine-themed activities, art classes in Hattiesburg, and a Super Bowl Sunday Buffet in Natchez. Enjoy a lively weekend filled with culture, fun, and community spirit!

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