Mississippi State’s Congo contingent finds strength in numbers while playing in the USJACKSON, Miss. — Mississippi State’s Chanel Mokango, Armelie Lumanu and Rima Kalonda have something that Africans playing basketball in America rarely enjoy. Ackley sets CWS career hits mark, Tar Heels rough up Southern Miss pitching in 11-4 victoryOMAHA, Neb. — When it comes to naming the greatest hitters in College World Series history, the conversation now must include Dustin Ackley. Leading the way: Center fielder Bo Davis drives Southern Miss to College World SeriesJACKSON, Miss. — Bo Davis is the perfect leadoff hitter for Southern Miss. UCLA to play Mississippi State in John Wooden Classic doubleheaderANAHEIM, Calif. — UCLA will play Mississippi State in the 16th annual John R. Wooden Classic on Dec. 12, the Bruins’ seventh consecutive appearance in the doubleheader named for their former coach. Virginia heading to first College World Series after 5-1 victory over MississippiOXFORD, Miss. — Virginia coach Brian O’Connor is headed home, and this time he’s taking the Cavaliers along. Red Sox veteran Smoltz goes 5 innings in latest rehab start in GreenvilleGREENVILLE, S.C. — John Smoltz sat with a big smile on his face after his longest rehab start of the year, convinced it wouldn’t be long before the former Cy Young winner was his old, lights-out self. Creger, Dayleg lead Western Kentucky to 11-6 win over Missouri in NCAA tournamentOXFORD, Miss. — Chad Creger hit a three-run homer, Wade Gaynor became Western Kentucky’s first 20-20 player and the Hilltoppers beat Missouri 11-6 Sunday in an NCAA elimination game. Gibson throws eight shutout innings as Missouri stays alive with 9-0 winOXFORD, Miss. — Kyle Gibson struck out eight and allowed six hits in eight strong innings and Missouri eliminated Monmouth 9-0 in the NCAA tournament on Saturday. Gaynor’s 3-run homer helps Western Kentucky upset Missouri 11-5 in Oxford RegionalOXFORD, Miss. — Wade Gaynor hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Matt Ridings struck out eight as Western Kentucky beat Missouri 11-5 Friday in the NCAA tournament. |