Mississippi College

The Mississippi College volleyball team dropped its first two matches of the Gulf South Conference-Sunshine State Conference Crossover on Friday, Oct. 18. The Choctaws (7-15) fell in four sets to Nova Southeastern to open the day and fell in straight sets to Barry University to close out the night. Sophomore Jamie Boros led MC with 20 kills for the two matches while freshman Lexi Richards added 10 on the day. Lexie Laurendine dished out 26 assists followed by Levi Lennard with 18. Defensively, Brandi Bundy led the team with 21 digs for the two matches while Laurendine and Lennard had 13 and 12 respectively. Richards totaled six blocks over the span of the day while Sloane FitzHenry and Kate Bass each added four.

The Mississippi College volleyball team wrapped up its NCAA Division II South Region Crossover between the Gulf South and Sunshine State Conferences on Saturday, Oct. 19 with a four-sets setback to Saint Leo University at the Finley Center in Hoover, Ala. Jamie Boros and Lexie Laurendine each notched double figure kills in the four sets to the lead the offensive attack. Boros finished with a team-best 17 while Laurendine added 14 kills on the day. Laurendine also added a team-best 17 assists while compiling 10 digs for a triple-double to close out the day. Levi Lennard dished out 15 assists while Julia Martin had a team-high 19 digs. Kate Bass totaled eight blocks in the contest.

Senior Liza Wise and sophomore Lexie Laurendine have been named Mississippi College Athletes of the Week, it was announced on Monday (Oct. 1). Laurendine (Clinton, Miss.) moved to fourth in Division II in triple-doubles as she recorded her fourth of the season and eighth of her career. Laurendine posted 14 kills, a team-best 17 assists and 10 digs in the four-set match against Saint Leo University. Laurendine is the only player in the Gulf South Conference with a triple-double in the last two seasons and the only student-athlete from the State of Mississippi with a triple-double this season. The Clinton, Miss., native finished the three-match weekend at the Crossover with 21 kills, 43 assists, 23 digs and four total blocks. Mississippi College returns to action on Friday, Oct. 25 as it travels to Huntsville, Ala., to face UAH. First serve is set for 6 p.m. The weekend concludes on Saturday, Oct. 26 at the University of Montevallo at 12:30 p.m. Wise (Tupelo, Miss.) scored the game-winning goal in a 2-1 come-from-behind victory over West Georgia on Sunday afternoon in Carrollton. It was Wise's 2nd goal of the season and 5th of her four-year career. The former Tupelo HS native also led a defense that allowed just one goal over 196 minutes played, picking up road wins over Valdosta State and UWG. The 1-0 win over the Blazers on Friday was the third consecutive shutout for the Lady Choctaws. Wise and MC will be hosting rival Delta State this Friday at 1:00 p.m. at Robert P. Longabaugh Field. Mississippi College is a private Christian university located in Clinton, Mississippi with an enrollment of over 5,000 students. MC recently finished their transition process back to NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference and began competing for conference and national championships in the 2016-17 academic year. The athletic department sponsors 17 intercollegiate athletic programs: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Football, Golf, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field, Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field and Volleyball. For more information on Mississippi College athletics, please contact David Nichols at 601-925-3234 or nichols@mc.edu.

The Mississippi College women's soccer team got a goal from senior Liza Wise in the 87th minute to complete a 2-1 come-from-behind win over West Georgia on Sunday afternoon at University Field. The Lady Choctaws (10-1, 8-0 GSC) have won straight matches since a season-opening loss to Saint Leo, while the Wolves (4-7-1, 2-5 GSC) have lost four straight.

The Mississippi College golf team shot an opening-day score of 598 (+22) to sit in a tie for 9th at the Matt Dyas Invitational, hosted by the University of West Georgia at the Oak Mountain Championship Golf Course. The Choctaws improved their score by eight shots from the first to second rounds, putting up a 295 over the final 18 holes of the day. The final round will be played on Tuesday morning. Senior Davis Murphy (143, T17) was the Choctaw under par in the opening round, ranking 2nd after the tournament's opening round with a career-best 67 (-5). Senior Force Choi (148, T34) had the best second round for the Choctaws, shooting a 70 (-2), improving his score by eight shots from the opening round. Rounding out the Choctaw scorers were freshman Grant Mahaney (152, T41), freshman Adam Murphree (155, T49) and junior Parker Brooks (167, 62). West Georgia is leading the team competition, shooting a 558 (-18) to sit two shots ahead of Lee University (560, -16). Delta State (567, -9) is in third, followed by Montevallo (572, -4), Clayton State (573, -3) and Trevecca Nazarene (574, -2). Rounding out the team scores were North Greenville (581, +5), Christian Brothers (594, +18), MC (598, +22), Shorter (598, +22) and Emmanuel (639, +63). Dylan Lillard of Lee is leading the individual competition, shooting a 136 (-8) to sit one shot ahead of Zach Zediker of Delta State and Javier Gonzalez of Clayton State (137, -7).

Mary Beth Bates recently received acceptance into Mississippi College's PA School. Pursuing a bachelor's degree in biology medical sciences, Bates is working hard to prepare for this exciting next step.

Rachel Wieschhaus recently received acceptance into Medical School at LSU Shreveport. This MC biology medical sciences graduate found assistance and encouragement from MC's career services in her preparation for this new challenge.

Seth Matthews recently accepted an internship with HORNE for this upcoming summer. Matthews utilized the tools MC Career Services provides, and he found an opportunity that suits him at this business for authentic modern design.

Sophomore Evan Del Rio and freshman Kate Bass have been named Mississippi College Merit Health Athletes of the Week, it was announced on Monday (Oct. 28). Bass (Brandon, Miss.) broke the program record for solo blocks in a season over the weekend. She entered the weekend ranked third in solos and combined for three in the five-set match at UAH and at Montevallo. The freshman reset the record that stood since 2007. Mississippi College returns to action on Friday, Nov. 1 as it hosts Lee University. The match is the first of two inside A.E. Wood Coliseum this weekend as MC also welcomes Shorter University. Del Rio (Huntsville, Texas) helped lead the Mississippi College cross country team to a third place finish at the Gulf South Conference Championship. Del Rio posted a time of 25:11.8 in the 8K race to finish second overall and claim All-GSC First Team honors. Mississippi College turns its attention to NCAA South Regional in Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 8. Mississippi College is a private Christian university located in Clinton, Mississippi with an enrollment of over 5,000 students. MC recently finished their transition process back to NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference and began competing for conference and national championships in the 2016-17 academic year. The athletic department sponsors 17 intercollegiate athletic programs: Baseball, Men's and Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Football, Golf, Men's and Women's Soccer, Softball, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Indoor Track & Field, Men's and Women's Outdoor Track & Field and Volleyball.

The Mississippi College football team improved to 4-0 at Robinson-Hale Stadium in 2019 with a 41-20 victory over Shorter University on "Homecoming" on Saturday afternoon. The Choctaws (4-3, 3-2 GSC) scored the game's first 28 points and rushed for a season-high 395 yards as they cruised to the victory over the Hawks (0-8, 0-6 GSC)

The Mississippi College men's cross country team took home the bronze at the Gulf South Conference Championship at the University of Montevallo Cross Country Course. Two Choctaws took home all-conference laurels. Evan Del Rio and Gabe Poulin finished in the top five and received All-GSC First Team honors. Del Rio finished second overall with a time of 25:11.71 while Gabe Poulin was fifth with a time of 25:25.92. Alec Beers was 25th with a time of 26:37.84 while Zakary Patrick was 37th as he turned in a time of 27:04.67. Jake Russell posted a time of 27:33.00 in 49th. Osiel Moreno and Cole Benoit rounded out the top runners for the Choctaws. Moreno was 55th with a time of 27:43.25 while Benoit was 61st with a time of 27:53.45. The University of Alabama in Huntsville was the top team while Lee University finished second. UAH runners finished first, third and fourth. Mississippi College turns its attention to NCAA South Regional in Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Mississippi College women's cross country team finished third at the Gulf South Conference Championship at the University of Montevallo Cross Country Course. Three Lady Choctaws were named All-GSC. Madeline Campbell, McKenzie Hargrove and Emma Langley took home all-conference honors. Campbell was named to the first team while Hargrove and Langley were both tabbed to the second team. Campbell was the top finisher for the Lady Choctaws with a time of 19:14.41 in eighth place. Hargrove placed 12th with a time of 19:27.03 while Langley was 18th with a 19:38.98. Alexis Dunn finished 22nd with a time of 19:58.08. Ava Dickerson turned in a time of 20:42.86 in 31st. Rachel Faulk was 49th with a time of 21:41.14. Isabella Lovvorn was 63rd with a time of 22:32.82. Lee University took home top team honors as well as the top three individual spots. Union University finished second. Mississippi College turns its attention to NCAA South Regional in Lakeland, Fla., on Saturday, Nov. 8.

The Mississippi College volleyball team took one of the Gulf South Conference's top teams to the limits as the Choctaws fell in five sets at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Three Choctaws posted double figure kills in the match led by Jamie Boros with 20 kills on the night - a new a career-high for the Pompano Beach, Fla., native. Lexi Richards also added a season-high with 16 kills. Kendall Platt rounded out the trio with 11. Lexie Laurendine posted a team-best 30 assists. Levi Lennard tied a season-high with 18 assists. Julia Martin and Lexie Laurendine each recorded 20-plus digs with 23 and 21 respectively. Autumn Frost led the team at the net with five blocks. Seven different Choctaws notched a block in the outing.

The Mississippi College golf team finished up the fall schedule with a 9th-place finish at the South Region Preview, hosted by Christian Brothers University at the Irene Golf and Country Club. The Choctaws shot a 317 (+29) in the final round and a two-day, three-round total of 930 (+66) to finish in the top 10 of a tournament that featured five of the top 50 ranked teams in the nation. Senior Force Choi led the Choctaw finishers, tying for 25th after shooting a 75 (+3) in the final round to fire a total of 224 (+8). Senior Davis Murphy shot a 233 (+17) over the three rounds to finish tied for 54th. Rounding out the MC finishers were freshman Adam Murphree (236, t-62nd), freshman Grant Mahaney (237, 64th) and junior Parker Brooks (247, 72nd). Individually, Dan Bradbury of Lincoln Memorial won the tournament with a two-day score of 205 (-11), finishing two shots ahead of Tom Forster of Carson-Newman. The tournament featured 13 of the top 100 players in all of Division II. West Florida and Lincoln Memorial finished the tournament tied at the top with a score of 861 (-3) with Argonauts winning the playoff and taking home the title. The Choctaws will be back in action in the spring when they host the Mississippi College Invitational at Lake Caroline Golf Club (March 2-3).

Giving flu shots on the Clinton campus or working at a health fair, Mississippi College senior Tracy Metcalf discovered her calling in life as a nurse. A Jackson mom with twin 11-year-old girls, Metcalf was among nearly two dozen MC nursing students volunteering Tuesday at the Mississippi Baptist Convention. The students offered advice to MBC visitors about proper nutrition, sleep requirements, along with vision and hearing needs. Flu shots and blood screenings were available as well. Taking part at the October 29 health fair at First Baptist Church Jackson proved invaluable to Metcalf. The Memphis native appreciates the first-class training she receives at the MC School of Nursing. "We have caring professors," the Memphis native says. "There's more personal connections with students," she adds. "The Christian caring aspect is huge." On track to graduate in December, Tracy Metcalf will work as a full-time nurse at Baptist Hospital in Jackson after receiving her diploma. Other student nurses enjoyed helping Baptist pastors, their spouses, church staffers and other guests at the MBC meetings. "It's a good opportunity to reach the population we normally don't see," says student nurse Hannah Carraway. At her table, the Brandon resident encouraged visitors to consider reading glasses as a way to see better. For more than two decades, Mississippi College student nurses conducted health fairs at Mississippi Baptist Convention meetings in the capital city. Joining them, nursing professor Deborah Bolian reports there were 22 graduating seniors offering assistance for several hours at the convention's opening day. Stopping by the health fair, MC President Blake Thompson tossed a football to a couple of student nurses for a few moments. He took time to speak with many of these future healthcare professionals. There were plenty of people with MC connections taking part in convention activities. Student choirs from Mississippi College, Blue Mountain College and William Carey University teamed up to perform on stage. Their beautiful worship songs were well-received by hundreds of guests at the church sanctuary Tuesday morning. Loaded with brochures, Mississippi College's information table near one for the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary attracted a steady flow of foot traffic. Founded in 1826, MC is America's second oldest Baptist College. Business professor Billy Morehead, Wayne VanHorn, dean of the School of Christian Studies and the Arts, and Evan Lenow, the university's new director of church and minister relations, made the rounds. So did staffers including Danny Rutland of the Office of Advancement and Chad Phillips of Alumni Affairs at Mississippi College.

More than 100 equestrian riders from around the South will soon be bound for competition at Providence Hill Farm. The event at Mississippi College's equestrian team headquarters is set for November 2-3. Schools including LSU, Tulane, the University of Arkansas, Rice and the University of Texas at Austin will send riders to compete in Central Mississippi. MC's squad will saddle up, too. "This puts us on the map in the South for collegiate equestrian riding," says MC administrator Jim Turcotte, who oversees the university's outdoors club sports. Mississippi College's equestrian team competes in the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association's Texas and Louisiana division. The horse show starts at 8 a.m. that Saturday with an open over the fences competition. MC equestrian team coach Claudia Billups and Ann Skogerbee, director of the university's equestrian programs, spent considerable time behind the scenes making the event happen. "Their hard work is the reason why we landed this," says Turcotte, vice president for enrollment services and executive director of alumni affairs. The MC-hosted event represents the first major collegiate tournament booked at Providence Hill Farm. The Mississippi College team will welcome ten visiting squads. The visiting collegiate riders are also traveling from the University of Louisiana-Lafayette, Texas State University at San Marcos, McNeese State, Trinity University and Schreiner. In their 13th season, the MC Lady Choctaws excelled at competition in New Braunfels, Texas with second place finishes both days of the show October 19-20. MC competed against nine other colleges at the Trinity University Fall Show. MC took home the Reserve High Point Team at the event in the Lone Star State. Among the top competitors: Audrey Sanders of Hattiesburg landed two first place scores for pre-novice flat on Saturday and Sunday. Georgia Wasson of Madison earned first place honors in novice flat Saturday and second place Sunday. Lauren Sullivan of Wetumpka, Alabama earned first place honors Saturday in over the fences in the limit category. Macy Urbanosky of North Richland Hills, Texas got 2nd place Sunday in over the fences in the intermediate division. Making a 2nd place finish was Olivia Perkins of Columbus, Georgia for the intermediate division Sunday in over the fences competition. A sophomore Georgia Wasson, 19, enjoys riding horses for the Blue & Gold team. "It is a great relaxing way to spend my time," said the pre-physical therapy major. "I love the free feeling I get when I'm riding horses." As for her teammates, "they are all pretty amazing." At Providence Hill Farm practices, Wasson usually rides horses named Biscuit or Dylan. For additional details about the November 2-3 event at Providence Hill Farm, contact Claudia Billups at cbillups@mc.edu or Ann Skogerboe at amskogerboe@mc.edu

Seniors Gabby Kayser, Katie Taylor, and Liza Wise were named to the 2019 Women's Premier Soccer League (WPSL) South Region All-Conference Teams, it was announced on Thursday (Aug. 29).

The Mississippi College women's soccer program celebrated their storied history with the annual Alumni Game on Saturday (Aug. 31) afternoon at Robert P. Longabaugh Field.

The Mississippi College football team erased a 10-point halftime deficit and scored the game-winning touchdown in the final minute to grab a 24-17 win over Albany State on Saturday night at Robinson-Hale Stadium.

The Mississippi College women's soccer team opened their home schedule with a 5-1 victory over former American Southwest Conference rival Texas-Tyler on Saturday afternoon at Robert P. Longabaugh Field.

The Mississippi College volleyball team fell in a pair of five-set heartbreakers on Saturday, Sept. 21 inside A.E. Wood Coliseum to Spring Hill College and Henderson State University. It's the fourth time this season MC (3-8) has played to five sets this season.

Mississippi College sophomore Jamie Boros has been named Mississippi College Renasant Bank Athlete of the Week announced on Monday (Sept. 16).

Mississippi College senior Aaron Feazelle has been selected by Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) to the 2019 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team

Mississippi College's Emma Langley was named Gulf South Conference Freshman of the Week.

Last year's MC Dance Marathon raised nearly $43,000 for the facility at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. When the event returns to the Clinton campus on November 21, students are likely to exceed that amount. The six-hour event in Anderson Hall begins at 6 p.m. that Thursday.

Mississippi College basketball student-athlete Marcus Lytle was awarded one of four Gulf South Conference degree completion grant, it was announced on Wednesday (July 31).

Junior McKenzie Hargrove and sophomore Evan Del Rio have been named Mississippi College Merit Health Athletes of the Week, it was announced on Monday (Oct. 14).

Mississippi College senior Liza Wise has been named Gulf South Conference Women's Soccer Defender of the Week, it was announced on Tuesday (Oct. 15).

As the fall semester is well underway, Mississippi College has welcomed many students to the Choctaw Family! The class of 2023 as well as transfer students are busy making MC thier new home and have already participated in a number of campus events.

The Mississippi College women's soccer team continued their charge up the United Soccer Coaches Top 25 rankings, checking in at #6 in the latest poll, it was announced on Tuesday (Oct. 15).