News Summary
Ole Miss has unveiled a new radio crew for men’s basketball, featuring Gary Darby as play-by-play announcer and Murphy Holloway as color analyst. This transition comes amid campus safety concerns following a bomb threat at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion. The Rebels are also looking forward to their next game against Tennessee after recently breaking their losing streak with a win over Oklahoma.
Oxford, Mississippi – In recent developments, Ole Miss has announced a new radio crew for the men’s basketball team amid ongoing campus safety concerns following a bomb threat earlier today. Veteran sportscaster Gary Darby will take helm as the play-by-play announcer, while former Ole Miss basketball standout Murphy Holloway will join as the color analyst. This change comes as David Kellum, who has been the voice of Ole Miss basketball, steps back to focus on calling football and baseball games.
The announcement of the new radio crew follows the retirement of Marc Dukes, who concluded his role at the end of the last season. Gary Darby brings over 35 years of experience with the Ole Miss Radio Network and has recently served as the studio host for the Memphis Grizzlies radio network. Murphy Holloway, a renowned figure in Ole Miss basketball history, holds the record for all-time rebounds and has played professionally in France and Asia.
Moments before the exciting updates regarding the men’s basketball radio crew, the Ole Miss campus faced a serious threat. A bomb threat was reported specifically warning individuals to avoid the Sandy and John Black Pavilion, the home court for Ole Miss basketball. The Ole Miss Emergency Management team posted the alert via their official account at 1:42 p.m. University police are actively investigating the situation to ensure the safety of students and the community. This threat follows a similar occurrence on November 2, where campus buildings such as Weir Hall, Lewis Hall, and the Jim and Thomas Duff Center for Science and Technology underwent investigations.
In sports news, the Ole Miss Rebels head into their next game on a high note following a recent victory against Oklahoma, ending a three-game losing streak. The game, which took place at the Sandy and John Black Pavilion, saw Ole Miss narrowly defeat Oklahoma with a final score of 87-84. The Rebels managed a 50.9% shooting success rate from the field, along with 33.3% from beyond the arc and a free-throw percentage of 74.2%.
Sean Pedulla emerged as the standout performer, scoring 26 points, while Jaemyn Brakefield, Dre Davis, and Malik Dia contributed 16, 13, and 10 points respectively. Despite Ole Miss’s victory, Oklahoma outperformed them in overall shooting percentages, achieving 52.9% from the field and an impressive 90.9% from the free-throw line. Dayton Forsythe led the scoring for Oklahoma with 25 points, aided by teammates Duke Miles, Jerimiah Fears, and Sam Godwin, who scored 15, 13, and 12 points respectively. Ole Miss managed to capitalize on Oklahoma’s mistakes, forcing 13 turnovers and converting these into 14 points.
Looking ahead, the Rebels face a challenging matchup against the No. 5 ranked Tennessee team scheduled for Wednesday at 8 p.m. CT, which will be broadcast on ESPN2. This upcoming game presents another opportunity for Ole Miss to build on their recent win amidst a time of uncertainty on campus.
Overall, the changes in the broadcast team and the recent victory appear to be encouraging for both the Ole Miss basketball program and its supporters, creating a sense of optimism following earlier difficulties. The community remains vigilant as the university addresses safety concerns, ensuring a secure environment for all during events on campus.
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