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Saturday Starlink launch marks 200th orbital flight from Vandenberg’s pad 4E – Spaceflight Now
File: A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stands ready to launch the Starlink 7-14 mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base. Image: SpaceX

SpaceX launched its latest batch of Starlink satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base Saturday afternoon.

The mission was the 111th orbital launch for SpaceX from its pad at Space Launch Complex 4 East (SLC-4E) and the 200th orbital launch in total from that site. Liftoff happened at 3:02 p.m. PST (6:02 p.m. EST, 2302 UTC).

SpaceX used Falcon 9 first stage booster, tail number B1075, on the mission dubbed Starlink 11-4. This was the 17th flight for B1075, which previously launched the Transporter-11 rideshare mission, SDA-0A for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Development Agency, SARah-2 and 13 Starlink missions.

A little more than eight minutes after liftoff, the booster landed on the SpaceX droneship, ‘Of Course I Still Love You,’ completing the 119th landing for OCISLY and the 403rd booster landing to date.

On Saturday, November 13th, SpaceX successfully launched its Starlink mission from Vandenberg Space Force Base’s pad 4E, marking the 200th orbital flight from this particular launch site. This milestone launch further solidifies Vandenberg’s role as a key player in the space industry and demonstrates the continued success of SpaceX’s ambitious Starlink project.

The Starlink mission aims to provide high-speed internet access to underserved and remote areas around the world, ultimately connecting more people to the digital world. With each successful launch, SpaceX gets closer to achieving its goal of global internet coverage.

The 200th orbital flight from pad 4E is a significant achievement for Vandenberg Space Force Base and highlights the continued growth and success of the space industry. Congratulations to SpaceX and all those involved in this historic launch!

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February 1, 2025
‘SNL’ season 50 schedule: Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ new tonight?
Season 50 of “Saturday Night Live” has been full of memorable moments with hosts including Dave Chappelle, Ariana Grande, and Charli XCX. But who will be the next star to assume hosting duties?

Timothée Chalamet’s double duty performance during the Saturday, Jan. 25, episode marked SNL’s final episode before a short break. There will be no new episode of “SNL” on Saturday, Feb. 1, or Saturday, Feb. 8, per NBC New York.

The outlet reported that “SNL” will return with a new episode on Saturday, Feb. 15, one day before the three-hour “Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special” is set to air.

The sketch comedy series has not yet announced who will be hosting the Feb. 15 show. But in the nostalgic spirit of the Sunday, Feb. 16, anniversary special, it seems likely that the next host will be an “SNL” alum or a fan-favorite host who has appeared on the show multiple times.

Leading up to the anniversary special, the official “SNL” Instagram page has been releasing clips from past seasons. A documentary celebrating the show’s musical guests, “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music”, also premiered on NBC on Monday, Jan. 27.

The doc, which was directed by Questlove and Oz Rodriguez, features interviews with some of SNL’s most iconic musical guests, including Jack White, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Miley Cyrus, Kacey Musgraves, Debby Harry, and Mick Jagger.

During an interview with Deadline published on Monday, Jan. 27, Questlove said he spent a year and a half watching old “SNL” episodes and taking notes to make the documentary. Elswhere in the interview, he gushed about “SNL” creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels.

“His love for the show is deep, and the stories that he has are deeper,” Questlove said. “30 years into my career … it’s almost very easy to be cynical and kind of old hat and be grumpy about it. [Lorne’s] not that at all, he’s very much enthusiastic about it. Knows what he has, knows what he created, shares stories with you. You got to love a person that is in it and of it.”

“Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music” is available to stream on Peacock.

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“SNL Season 50 Schedule: Is ‘Saturday Night Live’ New Tonight?”

Fans of the long-running sketch comedy show ‘Saturday Night Live’ are always eager to know when new episodes will be airing. With the show currently in its 50th season, viewers are eager to see what hilarious sketches and celebrity guest hosts will be featured next.

To help you stay up-to-date on the latest episodes of ‘SNL,’ here is the schedule for season 50:

– November 6, 2021: Host Taylor Swift with musical guest Halsey
– November 13, 2021: Host Kieran Culkin with musical guest Ed Sheeran
– November 20, 2021: Host Jonathan Majors with musical guest Taylor Swift
– December 4, 2021: Host Billie Eilish with musical guest Finneas

As for tonight, December 11, 2021, ‘Saturday Night Live’ will be taking a break and airing a rerun instead of a new episode. But don’t worry, new episodes will be back on December 4th, so mark your calendars and get ready for more laughs and memorable moments with the cast of ‘SNL.’

Stay tuned for more updates on upcoming episodes and guest hosts for season 50 of ‘Saturday Night Live.’

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February 1, 2025
Is Saturday Night Live New Tonight? February 1, 2025 SNL Host

It’s finally February, which means it’s officially the month of the highly-anticipated SNL50: The Anniversary Special!

How to Watch

Watch Saturday Night Live Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and Peacock, streaming next day on Peacock.

The star-studded event takes place on Sunday, February 16, and will feature a half-century worth of sketches, cast members, Hosts, and other collaborators, in what will surely be one extraordinary evening.

RELATED: Mark Your Calendar for These SNL 50 Anniversary Events, Specials, and Episodes

But Saturday Night Live Season 50 celebrations have been in full swing for weeks, with the premiere of Peacock’s Beyond Saturday Night docu-series, and the documentary Ladies & Gentleman … 50 Years of SNL Music, co-directed by Oz Rodriguez and Questlove, which premiered January 27 on NBC.

These specials are part of 50 days full of events and programming celebrating SNL‘s milestone anniversary. Every day leading up to February 16, we’re rolling out a sketch from each season, selected by SNL to represent that year in the show’s history. You can watch them all here.

So far, Saturday Night Live has had two new episodes in 2025. The January 18 episode was hosted by comedian Dave Chappelle — who delivered the longest opening monologue in SNL history — and the January 25 installment saw Oscar nominee Timothée Chalamet pull double duty as both Host and Musical Guest.

RELATED: Watch the Sketches from Timothée Chalamet’s Double-Duty SNL Episode

But after two weeks of new episodes, is Saturday Night Live new tonight? Find out, below.

Is Saturday Night Live new tonight, February 1, 2025?

No. On February 1, NBC will be re-airing the November 9 episode hosted by Bill Burr with Musical Guest Mk.gee. This was Burr’s second time hosting, and the episode featured plenty of silly sketches, including a tribute to bald men, a Buffalo Wild Wings parody, and one fireman’s wild interpretation of a Rorschach test.

Meanwhile, Musical Guest MK.gee performed “ROCKMAN” and “Alesis.”

Visit Live from New York: The SNL Experience

This weekend, you’ll be able to host your own episode of Saturday Night Live in “Live from New York: The SNL Experience.” The limited-time immersive attraction will let fans live out their SNL dreams by having them lead the long-running late night show.

Live from New York: The SNL Experience will be located in New York City’s Rockefeller Center, and runs from Thursday, January 30 to Sunday, February 2.

How can I watch past episodes of SNL?

All 50 seasons of SNL are available to stream on Peacock at any time.

Watch new episodes on Saturdays at 11:30/10:30c on NBC and stream the next day on Peacock.

As we head into the first weekend of February, you may be wondering if Saturday Night Live is new tonight. The answer is yes! SNL is back with a brand new episode on February 1, 2025.

And if you’re curious about who will be hosting tonight’s episode, you’re in for a treat. The talented and hilarious actor/comedian [insert name] will be taking the stage as the host for the evening. With their comedic chops and charisma, we can expect a memorable night filled with laughter and entertainment.

So grab your popcorn, settle in on the couch, and tune in to NBC tonight for a new episode of Saturday Night Live. It’s sure to be a great start to your weekend!

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February 1, 2025
Men’s Basketball Returns Home for Wolverines Saturday
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PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Rutgers men’s basketball returns to Jersey Mikes Arena for the first time since January 13 as the Scarlet Knights will host Michigan at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. The game will be broadcast nationally on FOX with Kevin Kugler and the 5^th selection in the 1992 NBA Draft, LaPhonso Ellis, on the call.

Rutgers returns to Jersey Mike’s Arena after four straight contests away from the venue. That stretch included three true road games (at Nebraska, at Penn State, at Northwestern) and a home game at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

The Scarlet Knights enter the game at 11-10 overall and 4-6 in Big Ten play following a 79-72 victory at Northwestern behind a virtuoso performance from freshman Ace Bailey. The Scarlet Knights stand within a crowded pack in the league standings as one of eight teams between 4 and 6 wins.

RU has won three of the past five games. The team is looking for its first stretch of four wins in six games since opening the season with a 5-1 mark.

Rutgers shot 57.1 percent from the field against the Wildcats, the best shooting performance in a Big Ten game since 2023. The mark from three-point range was also 57.1 percent, which was the best in a Big Ten game since 2022. Ace Bailey keyed the offense, as he posted 37 points on 13-of-20 shooting, 5-of-8 from 3-point, 6-of-6 from the free throw line, six rebounds and three blocks.

Bailey became the first Division I freshman to log multiple 35-point games on the road since Trae Young in 2017-18. His 37-6-3 stat line has been reached just three times this season (twice by him) and just nine times by a freshman since 2007 and only previously by players ultimately selected No. 1 or No. 2 in the NBA Draft (Kevin Durant, Michael Beasley, Ben Simmons, Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Edwards). It was the most points by a visiting player at Welsh-Ryan Arena

Bailey’s January stretch in Big Ten play has been red hot, starting with a 39 point outburst against Indiana. Bailey has posted 194 points in eight January Big Ten games, averaging 24.3 points per game in that stretch. He also averages 9.2 rebounds per game in that eight-game stretch. In his last six games, Bailey has made 26-of-29 free throws (89.6%). In his last four games, Bailey has made 15-of-25 three-pointers (60%).

Bailey has the two highest scoring games in Big Ten play this season (39 at Indiana, 37 at Northwestern). He’s made 13 field goals in a league game three times, while the rest of the conference has only done it three times. It was his third game this season of 30+ points and 10^th game of 20+ points. Bailey’s averaging 22.1 points per game in league play, best in the league. He also moved up to 10^th nationally overall in points per game.

Bailey and Harper each have two games this season with 36+ points. Only one other freshmen this season has scored 36+ points in a game this season (Cooper Flagg, 42 points vs. Notre Dame).

They are the only pair of two freshmen from the same team to score 36 or more points in a game twice in a season since 2004. The only players to have 3 or more games of 36+ points since 2004 are Michael Beasley (2007-08, four times, Kansas State), Kevin Durant (2006-07, four times, Texas), Rodney Stuckey (2005-06, three times, Eastern Washington) and Trae Young (2017-18, five times, Oklahoma).

RU, who has never averaged more than 69 points per game under head coach Steve Pikiell is averaging 76.6 points per game this season. Rutgers has averaged over 76.5 points per game just 14 times in the school’s 111-year history (and not since 1992-92). The last time RU averaged over even 70 points per game was 2013-14 (71.1 ppg). RU has averaged over 70 points per game for a full season just that one time since the start of the 2001-02 season.

Freshmen Ace Bailey and Dylan Harper are approaching historic ranks for their scoring output among Rutgers’ freshmen, each among the top scoring seasons by a true freshman Scarlet Knight.

Bailey (394 points) surpassed Geo Baker last game and is just one point behind Hollis Copeland for entering the top five of all RU true freshmen scorers. Dylan Harper (354 points) stands just one point behind Ricky Shields and four points behind Baker.

Rutgers True Freshmen Season Scoring Leaders: Total Points
1. Mike Rosario (08-09): 517
2. Phil Sellers (72-73): 506
3. Corey Sanders (15-16): 430
4. Quincy Douby (03-04): 412
5. Hollis Copeland (74-75): 395
6. Ace Bailey (24-25): 394
7. Geo Baker (17-18): 358
8. Ricky Shields (01-02): 355
9. Dylan Harper (24-25): 354
Under first-year head coach Dusty May, Michigan enters the matchup at 15-5 overall and 7-2 in the conference. UM is just 5-5 away from home however (3-2 in road games, 2-3 at neutral sites). The Wolverines have lost two of their last three games (overtime at Minnesota, home win over Northwestern, 27-point loss at No. 11 Purdue). Prior to that, was a five-game winning streak and a 14-3 start to the season that saw them ranked as high as No. 14 in the country.

Vlad Goldin leads the team in scoring at 15.7 points per game, one of five Wolverines in double-figures (Tre Donaldson, Danny Wolf, Roddy Gayle Jr. and Nimari Burnett are all between 10.7 and 12.9 points per game). Wolf leads the team with 9.8 rebounds, while Donaldson has a team-high 85 assists.

The team is keyed by a pair of 7-footers inside. Both Goldin (33 blocks) and Wolf (29 blocks) are in the top-10 in the league in rejections. Goldin shoots 63.5% from the field, in the top-10 nationally, while Wolf’s 7.55 defensive rebounds per game are also in the top-10 nationally.

As a team, Michigan shoots 49.9 percent from the field, averages 17.9 assists and 83.2 points per game. All three rank in the top-25 in the country.

Michigan leads the all-time series 16-4. However, RU has won three straight games and four of the past six contests in the series since 2022 after the Wolverines won the first 14 games. The current three-game winning streak has come at three separate venues (2023 Big Ten Tournament at the United Center in Chicago, Crisler Center in February 2024, Jersey Mike’s Arena in February 2024). The Scarlet Knights won by a 30-point margin in the last meeting, the largest margin of victory in the all-time series. Prior wins included a second half comeback for a 69-59 win at the Crisler Center, and a defensive effort in the Big Ten Tournament, where RU limited UM to 19 percent shooting in a 62-50 win. Rutgers has held Michigan under 60 points in each of the past three games.
- Fourth straight win over Michigan
- Five wins in the past seven games against Michigan
- Four wins in the past six games
The game against Michigan is the first of a three-home games in four span. RU remains at home to host No. 18/20 Illinois on Wednesday Feb. 5. After a trip to Maryland, the Scarlet Knights are back home on Feb. 12 to host Iowa.
The men’s basketball team is gearing up for their highly anticipated home game this Saturday against the Wolverines. After a successful road trip, they are excited to showcase their skills in front of their loyal fans once again.

The team has been working hard in practice and is ready to take on their opponents on their home court. With a winning record so far this season, they are confident in their abilities and are determined to come out on top.

Fans can expect an intense and exciting game as the team looks to continue their winning streak. The players are counting on the support of their fans to help them secure another victory.

Don’t miss out on the action this Saturday as the men’s basketball team returns home to face off against the Wolverines. Get your tickets now and show your support for the team as they aim for another triumph on their home court. Let’s go team! #GoTeam #HomeGame #WinningStreak

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February 1, 2025
SFA vs. Lamar Prediction: Picks and Betting Odds – Saturday, February 1, 2025

The Lamar Cardinals (12-9, 7-3 Southland) are 2.5-point underdogs as they attempt to continue a three-game winning streak when they visit the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks (9-12, 2-8 Southland) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at William R. Johnson Coliseum. The matchup airs at 3:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 129.5 points.

SFA vs. Lamar Odds
SFA odds to win: -135
Lamar odds to win: +114
Spread: SFA (-2.5)
Total: 129.5

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Game Time and Information

Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025
Time: 3:00 PM ET
TV: ESPN+
Where: Huntsville, Texas
Venue: William R. Johnson Coliseum

Who Will Win SFA vs. Lamar?

SFA and Lamar Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

SFA has a 2-6 record against the spread in games it was favored by 2.5 points or more this season.

In games this year in which it was an underdog by 2.5 points or more, Lamar has a 5-4 record against the spread.

The two teams average a combined 7.0 more points per game, 136.5, than this game’s over/under of 129.5 points.

Opponents of these teams have averaged a combined 132.1 points per game, 2.6 more than the point total in this matchup.

SFA’s average point total in outings this year is 129.3, 0.2 points below the over/under in this game.

Cardinals games this year have averaged an over/under of 139.3 points, 9.8 more than the point total in this matchup.

The ‘Jacks have a 7-11-0 record against the spread this season.

The Cardinals are 8-9-0 ATS this season.

SFA Stats & Insights

SFA scores 64.5 points per game (352nd in college basketball) and allows 64.8 (27th in college basketball) for a -6 scoring differential overall.

SFA wins the rebound battle by 3.2 boards on average. It records 34 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 30.8 per outing.

The ‘Jacks make 1.1 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.5 (351st in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 6.6.

SFA’s 81.6 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 360th in college basketball, and the 82 points it allows per 100 possessions rank 10th in college basketball.

Offensively, the ‘Jacks have played better when playing at home this year, averaging 69 points per game, compared to 59.6 per game away from home.

Lamar Stats & Insights

Lamar outscores opponents by 4.7 points per game (posting 72 points per game, 244th in college basketball, and conceding 67.3 per outing, 63rd in college basketball) and has a +100 scoring differential.

Lamar ranks 69th in the country at 34.5 rebounds per game. That’s 2.9 more than the 31.6 its opponents average.

Lamar hits 7 three-pointers per game (257th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.7 on average.

Lamar ranks 292nd in college basketball with 91 points scored per 100 possessions, and 33rd defensively with 85 points conceded per 100 possessions.

At home the Cardinals are scoring 74.5 points per game, 4.1 more than they are averaging away (70.4).

SFA Key Players to Watch

Kyle Hayman leads the ‘Jacks in points and assists per game, scoring 12.6 points and distributing 2.5 assists.

Nana Antwi-Boasiako leads SFA in rebounding, pulling down 6.2 boards per game while also scoring 9.9 points a contest.

The ‘Jacks get the most three-point shooting production out of Hayman, who knocks down 1.6 threes per game.

The SFA steals leader is Chrishawn Christmas, who averages 1.8 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Antwi-Boasiako, who compiles 1.3 rejections per contest.

Lamar Key Players to Watch

Alexis Marmolejos is at the top of the Cardinals scoring leaderboard with 15.4 points per game. Marmolejos also collects 3.1 rebounds and averages 2.2 assists per game.

Lamar’s leader in rebounds is Adam Hamilton with 6.9 per game, and its leader in assists is Ja’Sean Jackson with four per game.

Marmolejos is the top scorer from distance for the Cardinals, hitting 2.5 threes per game.

Lamar’s leader in steals is Jackson (1.5 per game), and its leader in blocks is Andrew Holifield (1.9 per game).

SFA vs. Lamar Prediction

Pick ATS: Lamar (+2.5)
Pick OU: Over (129.5)
Prediction:
Lamar 68, SFA 65

How to Bet on SFA vs. Lamar

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Are you ready for some exciting college basketball action? This Saturday, February 1, 2025, the Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks will go head-to-head against the Lamar Cardinals in what is sure to be a thrilling matchup. Both teams are coming off strong performances and will be looking to secure a crucial win.

The Lumberjacks have been dominant on the court this season, boasting a solid record and showcasing their skills in every game. Led by a talented roster of players, including standout forwards and sharpshooters, SFA is a force to be reckoned with. They have proven themselves to be a tough team to beat and will be looking to continue their winning streak against Lamar.

On the other hand, the Cardinals have also had a strong season so far, with key players stepping up and delivering impressive performances. Known for their aggressive defense and quick offensive plays, Lamar will be looking to outmatch the Lumberjacks and secure a victory on their home court.

As for the betting odds, SFA is currently favored to win this game, with bookmakers giving them a slight edge over Lamar. However, anything can happen in college basketball, and the Cardinals are more than capable of pulling off an upset.

So, who will come out on top in this exciting showdown between SFA and Lamar? Be sure to tune in this Saturday to catch all the action and see which team will emerge victorious. Don’t miss out on what is sure to be a thrilling game filled with high stakes and intense competition.

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OXFORD — No. 23 Ole Miss can add one hell of a top line to its resume Saturday, but to do it, the Rebels will have to figure out a way to take down No. 1 Auburn.

Tipoff at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion is set for 1 p.m.

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TEAM FACTS

No. 23/23 Ole Miss Rebels (Record: 16-5, 5-3 SEC)

Head Coach: Chris Beard • 2nd Season at Ole Miss (36-17) • 273-115 career record (13th Season)

No. 1/1 Auburn Tigers (Record: 19-1, 7-0 SEC)

Head Coach: Bruce Pearl • 11th Season at Auburn (219-120) • 691-265 career record (30th Season)

ON THE AIR

Television/Online: ESPN

Play-by-Play: Dave O’Brien

Color: Cory Alexander

OLE MISS RADIO

Radio: Ole Miss Radio Network

Play-by-Play: David Kellum

Color: Marc Dukes

SOLD OUT!

Tickets for Saturday’s game are sold out through the Ole Miss Athletics ticket office. Fans can check SeatGeek, the official secondary marketplace of the Rebels, for other options. Please download your mobile tickets prior to arriving at the stadium to ensure the swiftest entry.

ARRIVE EARLY!

With a large crowd anticipated, fans are encouraged to arrive early. Gates open at 11 a.m. for students and 11:30 for ticketed fans.

STRIPE THE PAVILION

Click here to check your color and help us Stripe the Pavilion in red and powder blue. Powder blue t-shirts will be available for the first 1,600 students.

SERIES HISTORY VS. AUBURN

This will be the 148th meeting between Ole Miss and Auburn in men’s basketball, with the two first meeting in 1928 when the Rebels won 43-42. While the Tigers own the all-time series lead 83-64, Ole Miss holds the advantage when playing in Oxford, 43-26. The Rebels are searching for their first victory over Auburn since they swept them in two games during the 2020-21 season, as the Tigers have taken the last six matchups.

LAST MEETING: February 3, 2024 (L, 77-91, Oxford, Miss.)

• Ole Miss led No. 16 Auburn as the half 44-35, outshooting them 51.5% to 38.2% over the first 20 minutes. The Tigers stormed back in the second half by shooting 73.3 percent from the floor (22-30), scoring 56 points in the final period to win by 14.

• Allen Flanigan (Ole Miss): 20 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal.

• Jaylin Williams (Auburn): 16 points, five rebounds, two assists.

SCOUTING THE TIGERS

The top-ranked team in the nation, Auburn brings an overall record of 19-1 and SEC record of 7-0 to Oxford this Saturday. Their lone win came at the hands of No. 9 Duke during the SEC/ACC Challenge, but they picked up massive wins during the non-conference stretch over No. 4 Houston, No. 5 Iowa State, No. 12 North Carolina, Memphis, and No. 16 Purdue. Their seven victories over conference foes have come against Missouri, Texas, South Carolina, No. 15 Mississippi State, No. 23 Georgia, No. 6 Tennessee, and LSU. Auburn not only sits at the top of the AP and Coaches Top 25 polls, but the latest NET Rankings as well, a position they’ve held since December 10.

A preseason SEC Player of the Year candidate and preseason all-American candidate, Johni Broome has led Auburn all season and currently averages 18.2 points per game (second in the SEC) and a conference-best 11.2 rebounds per game. The fifth-year forward also ranks among the nation’s best in blocks per game at 2.8, best in the SEC and fifth in the NCAA, and double-doubles with 12, best in the SEC and fifth in the NCAA as well.

Five players average double digits in scoring, paced by Broome’s 18.2, Chad Baker-Mazara at 12.7, Tahaad Pettiford at 11.7, Miles Kelly with 10.4, and Denver Jones with 10.0.

Auburn leads the nation in blocks per game with an average of 7.0 per game, and ranks fourth in assist-turnover ratio at 1.82, and fourth in scoring margin at +18.4. The Tigers rank second in the SEC, behind Ole Miss, and sixth in the nation with an average of just 9.4 turnovers committed per game.

Currently in his 30th season as an NCAA head coach, Bruce Pearl has guided Auburn for 11 seasons. His 681 wins are the 12th-most among active coaches, with his win percentage of 72.0% ranking 15th among actives. Prior to earning the position at Auburn, Pearl was the head coach at Tennessee from 2005-2011, at Milwaukee from 2001-2005, and Southern Indiana from 1992-2001. He is an eight-time conference coach of the year, earning the honor in the SEC three times. He’s won three regular season SEC titles, two SEC Tournament titles, and has guided his team to the NCAA Tournament as a Division I head coach 13 times.

LUNARDI SAYS “DANCE”

Updated each Tuesday and Friday, the latest bracketology from ESPN’s Joe Lunardi has Ole Miss as a six seed in the Midwest Region. They are projected by Lunardi to face the winner of 11-seed Ohio State or North Carolina in Wichita, Kan., paired with three-seeded Kansas and 14th-seeded Northern Colorado. The highest seed for the Ole Miss program came in the 2001 tournament, when they were set as a three seed and reached the Sweet 16. Lunardi’s latest projections has 13 teams from the SEC earning a ticket to the 2025 NCAA Tournament, a number that would be the most for a single conference all time.

NFL showcase time for six Rebels

Six former Ole Miss football players have been partaking in the Reese’s Senior Bowl activities this week, and tomorrow they will play in the Senior Bowl.

Jaxson Dart, Walter Nolen, Trey Amos, Princely Umanmielen, Caden Davis and Jared Ivey have all been turning heads at practice this week, helping to boost their stock for the upcoming NFL Draft.

The Senior Bowl is set for a 1:30 p.m. CT kickoff on Saturday from Hancock Whitney Stadium in Mobile, Alabama, and will be broadcast by NFL Network.

Track & Field headed to loaded Razorback Invitational:

Ole Miss track & field returns to action this weekend, heading to Arkansas for the national-caliber Razorback Invitational, which is set to run Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 at the Randal Tyson Track Center. Fans will be able to watch the action live on SECN+.

FOLLOW ALONG

Live Results: Flash Results

Live Stream: SEC Network+

Day 1 Stream: 5:30 p.m. CT

Day 2 Stream: 11 a.m. CT

MEET NOTES

• This marks the first competition for the Rebels in two weeks, since coming away with six event titles and numerous highly-ranked performances at the Vanderbilt Invitational on Jan. 17-18.

• The Rebel men came in at No. 13 in the first USTFCCCA National Rating Index for the 2025 indoor season.

• Alongside Ole Miss in Fayetteville this weekend will be: Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Iowa State, Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma (women only), Oklahoma State, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas and Utah (women only).

• Ranked men’s teams alongside the 13th-ranked Rebels include: No. 6 Iowa State, No. 7 Texas, No. 18 Arkansas, No. 21 Florida, No. 22 Oklahoma State and No. 25 Tennessee.

• Ranked women’s teams include: No. 4 Arkansas, No. 8 Oregon, No. 9 Oklahoma, No. 11 Georgia, No. 19 Texas, No. 22 Kentucky and No. 24 Tennessee.

• Ole Miss is set to receive several key debuts at Arkansas this weekend. All-American senior Cal Baptist transfer Greta Karinauskaite is set to make her Rebel debut in the 3K, with additional mid-year transfers on the men’s side such as All-American Pratt Community College junior transfer Joseph Michel (60-meter dash) and Florida State senior transfer Kidus Misgina (3K).

• All-American senior Toby Gillen (3K) is scheduled to run for the first time since his season-opening 5K in Boston on Dec. 7, while senior regional qualifier Drew O’Connor (pole vault) is set to make his 2025 debut.

• Freshman Jordan Urrutia is slated to run in his first collegiate 200 and 400 at Arkansas this weekend. Urrutia owns among the fastest proper 300-meter times in Ole Miss history at 33.71, and he finished his senior season at Bob Jones High School in Madison, Alabama as Track & Field News’ 26th-rated 200-meter boys recruit at a wind-aided 20.85.

• Helping push the 13th-ranked Rebels are three performances currently within the NCAA top-five from junior and Bowerman watch list member Tarik Robinson-O’Hagan in the shot put (1st, 20.83m/68-04.25) and weight throw (3rd, 23.99m/78-08.50), as well as fellow junior Arvesta Troupe in the high jump (4th, 2.20m/7-02.50).

• Robinson-O’Hagan is the current world leader in the shot put at that season-best set at the Vanderbilt Invitational two weeks ago, which is inching closer to his overall career-best 21.05m/69-00.75 that won him the first of two NCAA titles as a sophomore in 2024. Earlier, Robinson-O’Hagan set the best throws in available records since at least 2008 that early into the season both on Dec. 6 (20.30m/66-07.25) and Jan. 11 (20.51m/67-03.50).

• Robinson-O’Hagan’s NCAA No. 3 mark in the weight throw not only won him the crown at Vanderbilt, but it also registered as a one-foot PR that broke his own Ole Miss record and moved him into 16th in collegiate history.

• Robinson-O’Hagan ranks third in men’s collegiate history indoors in combined weight throw and shot put distance at 45.04m, making him one of only three to ever break 78 feet in the weight (23.99m/78-08.50) and 69 feet in the shot (21.05m/69-0.75) behind North Dakota State’s Payton Otterdahl (45.92m) and Ohio State’s Dan Taylor (45.34m) — the latter of whom was also coached by Ole Miss throws coach John Smith.

• The Rebel men’s weight throwers looked to be a powerful group on paper entering the 2025 season, and have already proven that right with four currently ranked within the national top-40. Junior Bryson Smith is already the second-best in school history behind Robinson-O’Hagan, currently ranking 20th nationally at his career-best 21.81m/71-06.75 from Vanderbilt. Smith and Robinson-O’Hagan are the lone 70-footers in Ole Miss history

• Also ranked within the top-40 in the men’s weight throw are junior Mason Hickel (32nd, 21.02m/68-11.75) and senior Costen Campion (40th, 20.51m/67-03.50).

• Junior Arvesta Troupe’s fourth-ranked high jump mark, meanwhile, came from Kentucky’s Rod McCravy Invitational, where he cleared that overall career-best 2.20m/7-02.50. That height is the best by a Rebel men’s jumper indoors since 2020, and it’s tied for third all-time in Ole Miss history indoors. This season, Troupe’s performance currently ranks tied for 14th worldwide and tied for fourth in the United States.

• Other Rebel men with current NCAA top-50 performances are: Toby Gillen in the 5K (18th, 13:30.34), Max Armstrong in the 800-meter (22nd, 1:49.29), Iangelo Atkinstall-Daley in the triple jump (32nd, 15.49m/50-10), Marcus Dropik in the 800-meter (38th, 1:49.88) and John Kendricks in the pole vault (44th, 5.22m/17-01.50).

• Sophomore Akaoma Odeluga leads the way for the Rebel women, her top performance being her SEC-leading and collegiate No. 2 shot put best of 18.37m/60-03.25 from the Rod McCravy Invitational. That mark currently sits her at No. 4 worldwide and No. 2 in the United States this indoor season.

• Odeluga already ranks third in Ole Miss history indoors at that career-best heave, and it made her one of three 60-footers indoors in Rebel women’s history alongside Olympian Raven Saunders (19.56m/64-02.25) and All-American Jalani Davis (18.61m/61-00.75).

• Her performance also moved her to No. 20 all-time in collegiate history, making Ole Miss the lone school with three entrants in the top-20 alongside Saunders (No. 2) and Davis (No. 12).

• Odeluga has improved in the weight throw in each of her three outings so far this indoor season, with her current best of 21.47m/70-05.25 ranking her 11th in the NCAA and second in the SEC. Odeluga has already improved 11 feet in the weight throw from her freshman PR of 18.25m/59-10.50.

• Sophomore Mensi Stiff, a Second-Team All-American last season, joins Odeluga in the national shot put rankings at No. 27 on her season-best toss of 16.59m/54-05.25 from the Vanderbilt Invitational.

• Fellow sophomore Skylar Soli owns a top-40 mark in the weight throw of her own, currently ranking 34th nationally and third in the SEC at her season-best 20.10m/65-11.50.

• Other Rebel women currently in the NCAA top-50 are: Samara McConnell in the pole vault (34th, 4.12m/130-06.25) and Dieusi Armand in the triple jump (50th, 12.57m/41-3).

Trolio, Gochenouer set to compete in Peach State

The men’s golf duo of Collins Trolio and Davis Gochenouer travel to the Peach State this weekend to compete in the Thomas Sharkey Individual Collegiate Feb. 1-2. Georgia Southern will host the ninth playing of the event with the GSU University Golf Course being the site.

TOURNAMENT LAYOUT: The 54-hole event will consist of 36 holes on Saturday followed by the final round of 18 holes on Sunday. A shotgun start will ensue both days beginning at 7:15 a.m. CT.

SNAPSHOT OF THE FALL: Davis Gochenouer competed as an individual in the team’s first victory of the season at the Hamptons Intercollegiate (Oct. 7-8). He carded a low round of 74 in the event and had 12 birdies across his three rounds at Maidstone Club. Collins Trolio competed as an individual in three of the four tournaments this fall. The sophomore set a new career-best finish at the Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational with a T17 finish. Trolio was the star of day one in Biloxi for the Rebels, posting a round one score of (-1) 71, placing him in a tie for fourth after 18 holes. He carded four birdies during his round and was one of 13 players in the field to post red figures after day one.

ABOUT THE COURSE: The Georgia Southern University Course at University Park opened October 2013. The 167-acre lot is located six miles south of Georgia Southern’s main campus. The track plays 6,900 yards from the championship tees and includes an 8,000 square foot clubhouse. The course consists of two different types of grass with the tees and fairways being lined with Tifway 419 and the greens containing TifEagle.

Ole Miss’ women’s basketball team, fresh off a win over Georgia, heads to Vanderbilt Sunday. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m.

The Rebels are 14-6 overall and 5-3 in the SEC. Vanderbilt is 18-4 overall and 5-3 in the SEC.

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