The Student Printz: April 20, 2022

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Payne Center continues to grow, add services for campus recreation

The Payne Center has recently renovated some features and made some new additions to its recreation services.

CHARLIE LUTTRELL SM2 NEWS DIRECTOR

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fter enduring the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, USM’s rec center has enjoyed the return of students amid more normal operations and has enacted future plans to renovate and build onto the facility.

The Payne Center has served as the hub of campus recreation for the University of Southern Mississippi for nearly 30 years after its construction in 1993.

The rec center adapted during COVID-19 by moving

some exercise classes outside or spreading out on the larger courts and also delved into online capacities such as live streaming and even creating Esports tournaments as a part of its intramural competitions.

But the Payne Center has returned to more normal operations in the 2021-2022 terms, bringing back more students and continuing a plan of additions and renovations.

“Compared to the last few years, we’ve seen a lot more activity. Our basketball courts are always busy now…we are seeing great responses from students in a couple of the special events

that we’ve had and we’ve got a couple more that are coming up that I anticipate having a really nice turnout,” Assistant Director of Marketing for Campus Recreation April Jordan said.

“I’m seeing them come and look for things to do- they want to get back and be active. I think we all kind of got sedentary during the pandemic so [they’re looking] for reasons to just have fun.”

The rec center has its mainstay features such as its four multi-purpose courts, an exercise track, a natatorium, Pride Field and its WorkOut Zone, but they have had to adapt to

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changing trends in recreation.

For example, the Payne Center added a 30-foot high and 40-foot wide rock climbing wall in 2016 to accommodate the growing interest in rock climbing, as well as new fitness stations outside. The Payne Center also added a subscription exercise program, F45, to the center as well in 2020.

And on the other hand, the staff at the Payne Center have had to reutilize other spaces in the center that are no longer utilized as much, such as the racquetball courts.

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Hattiesburg Speedway continues racing season LOREN JONES FEATURES AND ENTERTAINMENT DIRECTOR

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he HatExecutive Editor tiesKyra Lampley burg Speedkyra.lampley@usm.edu way captivates audiences as the season Entertainment Director Loren Jones moves past its loren.jones@usm.edu first month.

However, Printz Reporters Hattiesburg Speedway Abigail Troth abigail.troth@usm.edu owner Kattie Parker said Jessica Besnard it is too early jessica.besnard@usm.

Loren Jones/ Printz to predict the The Hattiesburg Speedway continues its season. edu season’s turnout. street class.

Cordaveon Carter “It’s hard to tell how the seaThe pure street class comcordaveon.carter@usm. edu son will be only a month in, but prises production cars that have it’s going good,” Parker said. been stripped of unnecessary Nathan Lee Parker believes the season is parts and have few modifications. nathan.lee@usm.edu going well because more drivers Most of these cars are found in are coming to the races since the junkyards. season started in March.

Pre-registration is now open Drivers and spectators are for the Dixie 50 on the Hattiesalso noticing the change and are burg Speedway Facebook page excited to see how the races will for those interested in competgrow. ing.

Hattiesburg local and driver of To be put on the list, drivers car No. 41, Al Kouhout, enjoys need to contact Donald Parker or the increase in new drivers comRon Southern. ing to the track.

Parker said that businesses “The races are going well, and and individuals can find sponcar counts are increasing each sorship information for the Dixie week,” Kouhout said. “The races 50 on Facebook. are exciting and close.”

Currently, drivers and spectaRacers from all over the state tors can mark Friday nights on have been drawn to the track to the calendar as a night of racing test their skills against others and automotive fun, especialThe views represented in The Student in their respected classes: pure ly with its easy access for both Printz’s columns and editorials do not represent those of the faculty, staff or street, street stock, modifieds and Hattiesburg natives and those administration of The University of Southern crate late models. traveling from out of town.

Mississippi. We welcome letters to the Even though the weather has editor representing similar and contrasting opinions. To be eligible for publication, caused the speedway to cancel all submission must include name, class some races, they still try to plan distinction, major, phone number and email on having a race every Friday address. Submissions should be emailed to printzeditors@gmail.com by 5 p.m. on the night.

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NEWS Payne Center CONTINUED FROM PG. 1 The constant change in student interests is something that the staff at the Payne Center monitors, as well as any needed updates for the facility.

“That’s something we’re always monitoring as well as just updating the facility and keeping it current,” Assistant Director of Marketing for Campus Recreation April Jordan said. “If you’ve been in recently, you’ve seen that we have redone all the carpeting, which is a big deal to us and it looks and it just makes it look fresh. As far as reutilizing spaces right now, we are currently in plans of bringing something new to the space formerly occupied by our Wisteria circuit training room.”

One of the most exciting additions to the Payne Center is its recently opened escape room, Eagle Escape. Southern Miss students can pay five dollars while the community can pay 20 dollars on Thursdays, Fridays

APRIL 20, 2022 and Saturdays to have a chance to ‘help save Seymour’ by trying to escape by piecing together clues in the room.

“We don’t want to just be known as the gym. We have a great gym and we will encourage you to come use it but if that’s not your thing, that’s fine,” Jordan said. “We want you to find your place in- your fit in our facility. Bringing an escape room is an out-of-the-box idea that we’re trying and we’re very excited about.”

The escape room opened in early April after around seven months of preparation and while Jordan said some have come close to escaping, no group has yet to successfully escape within the time limits.

And on top of the additions, the Payne Center is finishing renovations to its flooring while looking to make other changes soon. Jordan says that despite the facility’s rising age, it has aged well.

“There’s always going to be wear and tear in a building but I will say that each year, we go into other facilities…and I’m amazed at how well our building is holding up compared to even

WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM newer facilities that have come since ours. Our custodial team, as well as our students, staff and professionals, take an excellent job of taking care of the facility.”

As the center continues to upgrade Photo Courtesy of SouthSouthern Miss students attempt to escape the equipment ern Miss Campus Rec new escape room in the Payne Center. and spaces as well as keep the facility in also meet people throughout shape, Jordan reminds of the your time here.” purpose that a rec center like Jordan encourages students the Payne Center provides for a to check out the Payne Center’s campus. upcoming events, including the “The Payne Center really pro- Glow Run 5K on April 21 at 8 vides that stress relief that we all p.m. The event is free for stuneed in our daily lives. We take dents and the first 100 students it for granted and we think we to register will receive a free can manage all the many things t-shirt. that are thrown at us and as Find out more info about the students, y’all have a lot of things Payne Center at www.usm.edu/ on your plate,” Jordan said. “We campus-recreation and follow recognize that so we want to pro- for updates on social media at vide that outlet where you Southern Miss Campus Rec on can come destress in the way Facebook and Instagram. that you feel works for you and

SAPA Sexual Assault Awareness Month Calendar

Survey Opportunity for Journalism Capstone The journalism captone class is working on a project that will be released April 29. Following the sexual assault protest on campus, students started a petition for a zero tolerance policy to the university that has yet to be adopted by USM. This project studies sexual violence on USM’s campus, student’s interest and campus climate.

Since the project revolves around USM students, the class has created a survey to gather statistics. This survey helps these journalists understand the climate on campus as it relates to sexual assault, harassment and victim-blaming. Please consider taking the survey below.

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WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM APRIL 20, 2022 April is Autism Acceptance Month, Not Awareness

ABIGAIL TROTH PRINTZ REPORTER April 2 was recognized as World Autism Awareness Day. People took two minutes out of their day to make an Instagram post, Facebook story or simply post the same graphic from last year to recognize the date. That, or some people didn’t recognize it at all.

It is of the utmost importance to recognize autism and the spectrum.

Neurodivergence is a common part of our world and a previously unrecognized majority.

However, as this slowly becomes a more widely accepted part of society, there are certain things that still make it seem like we are a long way from acceptance.

While autism is recognized throughout April, it is done in the entirely wrong way. Hashtags, lectures, social media posts and other mediums consistently use the phrase “autism awareness.”

While most might not realize the negative connotation surrounding this phrase, it can be quite harmful nonetheless.

Autism is nothing to be “aware” of.

There is an implication in this phrase

that we must be concerned about.

It implies that autism is a frightening, harmful neurological disease that can affect anyone. In reality, autism is being vilified.

So far during April, lectures have been held to give attention to autism awareness, even on our own campus.

These speakers preach acceptance and respect, yet consider a normal part of basic humanity something that must be cured.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 44 children have been identified with autism.

Autism also occurs in all socioeconomic, racial and ethnic groups.

In other words, anyone can be on the spectrum.

For this month, and every month following, autism should be celebrated.

It should not be treated as a curse or a hindrance, but rather as something that makes the spectrum unique.

Not a single one of us needs to be the same. Autistic people and those who are on the spectrum are worthy of respect.

Sean Smith|Printz The first step to acceptance is viewing this month of recognition as a month of celebration.

There is nothing to fix. People with autism are just that–people.

So rather than making them out to be sick or needing to be cured of this “disease,” we should view them solely as people.

Not a single human is the same.

We have differences, and it’s a natural part of being human. Having autism doesn’t make someone more or any less human than someone else.

Those that are on the autism spectrum must be recognized as people who are worthy of love, respect and above all, acceptance.

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ENTERTAINMENT APRIL 20, 2022 WWW.STUDENTPRINTZ.COM “BEL-AIR” is a refreshing take Jack White releases ‘Fear Of The Dawn’: the first of two solo albums on the classic sitcom

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KYRA LAMPLEY PRINTZ REPORTER

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ack White, the lead singer and guitarist

of The White Stripes, released his new album titled ‘Fear Of The Dawn.’ This is his fifth solo album and the first of two he’s planning to release this year.

T-Bones Records & Café held a listening party the day of its release, so I went with a clean slate, unknowing of its content and it honestly sounded how I thought it would.

Jack White is no stranger to

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album.

I also really appreciate the once-again build-up before ending.

creating weird music, as ‘Fear Of

This song was done right–not to

The Dawn’ is entirely weird–in a

say that the others weren’t, but this

good way.

one was just done especially right.

He has always included an

‘Shedding My Velvet’ is one

amped-up, electrifying guitar, which

of the best songs on the album

isn’t afraid to be on display on this

despite it having the fewest listens

album.

on Spotify. It’s got a je ne sais quoi

My favorite track is ‘Hi-De-Ho’

air to it. It’s gloomy, jazzy, and feels

despite ‘Taking Me Back’ being the

like magic, but nothing can quite

fan-favorite.

capture the feeling.

‘Hi-De-Ho’ featuring Q-Tip, is

On another note, some tracks

one of the more peculiar songs,

on the album seem pointless as in

starting off intriguing and exper-

they do not add much to the proj-

imental then becoming quite the

ect. It’s a non-song in song form.

catchy tune. It reminds me of a

For example, ‘Into the Twilight’

song that would play on Cartoon

sounds like a filler for the album,

Network at night when I was a kid.

and ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ wouldn’t

‘Taking Me Back,’ which seems to touch on his divorce, is a nice

be lacking quality-wise if it was removed.

asset to this album and his sound

The “filler” comment also ap-

in general–I’m surprised it wasn’t

plies to ‘Dusk,’ but I do think it’s

released as a single instead of

a delightful addition. It serves as a

‘What’s the Trick?’ It’s more sin-

nice album break for listeners.

gle-esque than the latter, though ‘What’s the Trick?’ is good as well.

‘Morning, Noon and Night’

White has a very notable, attention-catching voice that’s always spurting out something worth

sticks out the most on this album,

listening to. ‘Fear Of The Dawn’ is

feeling like a more mellowed

loud, eccentric, and full of surpris-

classic-rock song. It has less spunk

es throughout–just as White does

and noise than the others, but it’s

best.

a strong, favorable move for the

8.7/10

el-Air” is one of the best series remakes of 2022.

Produced by Will Smith, a new approach was taken on the show. Comedy, a staple element of the original show, ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’, was not the central feeling that viewers gained from watching the show. Instead, there were dramatic twists and turns, often leaving viewers wondering what was next for the Banks family.

Will Smith is a teenager from West Philadelphia who has everything going for him. His grades, social life, and extra-curricular activities highlight the attributes that he contributes to the world.

Attempting to save the life of his best friend, Will’s life changes forever as he is sent away from the only home he has ever known. He arrives in the prestigious neighborhood of Bel-Air to live with his aunt and uncle, unbeknownst to him, there are a plethora of obstacles that he will have to overcome in his new life.

The main character, Will Smith, is played by Jabari Banks. Banks was the perfect fit for the role of Will, delivering a showstopping performance each episode. Will’s feelings are displayed through Banks’ unwavering talent of becoming emotionally vulnerable.

This in turn, takes viewers through the ups and downs of a typical teenager. Banks has been criticized for being ‘over emotional’ in his roll of Will, but they should be praising him. His performance displays the raw, unfiltered emotions that one can feel throughout difficult situations.

Will’s family is played by the likes of: Coco Jones (Hillary Banks), Cassandra Freeman (Vivian Banks), Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey Thompson), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks) and Adrian Holmes (Philip Banks).

The additional characters within the Banks family are slightly different from the originals. Hillary is an intelligent chef and social media influencer, contrary to the bubbly airhead that was portrayed in the original show. Vivian is an artistic genius who chooses to hold back her talents to take care of her family. Geoffrey is a mysterious, intriguing character who also serves

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as Philp’s personal hitman. Carlton is a drug-addicted, over-worked academic who strives to meet his parents’ expectations. Ashley is a playful pre-teen who is struggling to find her identity and Philip is perhaps the most complicated character of them all—secretive, vindictive and caring at the same time.

The series is comprised of 1 season containing 10 episodes. It also is located only on the streaming service Peacock. This came as a surprise to fans that were awaiting the arrival of the show because they had to subscribe to a new streaming service. This was one of the only downsides to the show— not being available on common streaming services, such as Netflix or Hulu.

Another downside is while the show possesses a great story line, viewers are often left with doubt at the end of the episodes, causing a ‘fill in the blank’ reaction. This can easily be fixed by the show’s producers who can incorporate a more defining dialogue between the characters where the intentions of their statements and actions can be easily understood.

Overall, this is a show that you will not want to miss. It is messy, dramatic and displays the true chaos of families. Many can relate to this show because life isn’t always what it seems, especially when you are on the outside looking in. Everything is not glitter and gold, not even when you are wealthy like the Banks. The show provides a real take on what life can entail, the good, the bad and the ugly.

Rating: 9/10

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Carter’s Countdown: Top 100 Songs

0. Poetic Justice – Kendrick Lamar: This is one of the best rap

songs of this generation. It made me dive deeper into the beautiful sampling of hip-hop. Kendrick uses ‘Anytime, Anyplace’ by Janet Jackson as the primary sample for this song. He absolutely delivers on this song with his lyricism and his unique flow over the beat. The production of this song also puts it over the top and makes it a top-tier song.

49. My Immortal – Evanescence: This song is one of the saddest I have ever heard in my life and one of the greatest rock songs ever made. The emotions are so pure and evident in this song. Amy Lee’s powerful, haunting and chilling vocals make this song everything and more. It puts the power into the song with the great backing arrangement. ‘My Immortal’ is a one in a million song that can bring you to tears.

48. Under Pressure – Queen: What do I need to say about this instant classic besides that it doesn’t get the recognition it utterly deserves. Vanilla Ice ripped the iconic bassline and yes, I still hate ‘Ice, Ice Baby’ for that rea-

son. Every single time I hear this

much he loves his life. It’s a very

song, it makes me instantly happy.

inspiring song and something to

Freddie Mercury of course delivers

listen to pick you up when you get

with his powerful vocals, but Bowie

down.

is also featured on this song, one

45. If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia

of the greatest vocalists of all time.

Keys: I grew up on this song and

The raw use of instruments for this

it has burned its way into my head

song from Roger and Brian adds

and will always be there. Mrs. Keys

more on top of the catchy bassline

made one of the greatest love

by Deacon making it the hit it is.

ballads of all time with ‘If I Ain’t

47. Doo Wop (That Thing) –

Got You’. It is self-explanatory

Lauryn Hill: Pure memories are

saying even if she had everything,

unlocked every single time I hear

it wouldn’t mean anything without

this song. I remember playing NBA

anyone whom she truly loves to

2K15 and hearing this legend-

share it with. It’s one of the great-

ary song come on and absolutely

est songs of the early 2000s and

grooving with it. This introduced

helped redefine the genre of R&B.

me to the greatness of Ms. Lauryn

44. When I Was Your Man –

Hill making her first appearance

Bruno Mars: This song is one of

out of two on this list. She includes

the greatest emotional heartbreak

inspirations from past musical

ballads of the 2010s. Bruno puts

trends from the past making it a

himself out there in a very vulnera-

very deep and critical song that

ble state with this masterpiece put-

really puts subjects into perspec-

ting his emotions on pure display.

tive. The production puts things

The production is not even needed

together and makes the storytelling

on this song because it only needs

of this song flow more smoothly.

Bruno with his powerful vocals and

46. Paradise – Jeremih: This

a grand piano, which makes for

is a song unlike anything Jeremih

one of the most beautiful yet heart-

usually made- he really stepped

breaking songs of all time.

outside of his box with this one.

43. Over – Drake: This might

This song talks about how good his

be the song that made Drake who

life is and he explains it in such a

he is in the music scene. Drake

delightful and pleasing way. With

talks about how he is going to be

Jeremih and just an acoustic guitar,

unapologetically him until he dies

he goes on to just talk about how

because he doesn’t owe anyone

anything. This honestly is one of his greatest songs- if not his best.

42. Fix You – Coldplay: This is a song that talks about the ups and downs of life. Chris Martin provides angelic and soothing vocals for this emotional ballad about the hardships of living. Coldplay goes into depth and talks about how something will come and pick you back up and ‘Fix You’. The beautiful instrumentation with the pipe organ and the breakdown makes for a breakthrough that we all so desperately need when everything is going astray.

41. Same Drugs – Chance The Rapper: This is one of Chance’s most underrated songs. ‘Same Drugs’ is not actually about drugs if you get it, but it’s about how they are not the same people that they were. It is a very deep, powerful and melodic song that explains change and its necessity. It features vocals from Yebba, John Legend, Francis Starlight and Macie Stewart who provide beautiful variation through their vocal snippets. The star however is Eryn Allen Kane, who plays the role of the second voice in his head and the puppet in the music video. She delivers with powerful vocals that compliment Chance’s smooth vocals.

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Southern Miss Softball crushes UTEP NATHAN LEE PRINTZ REPORTER

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he Southern Miss softball team completed the weekend sweep of the UTEP Miners to extend their winning streak to four straight with only one loss in their last nine games.

The Golden Eagles also celebrated Morgan Leinstock’s first collegiate no-hitter over the weekend, while Head coach Brian Levin won his 400th NCAA softball game.

Game One: Southern Miss dominated the first game of the series with an 8-0 victory in just 5 innings.

Leinstock led the way in her no-hitter with five strikeouts to record Southern Miss’ first no-hitter since Feb. 12, 2020.

Leinstock now has 19 complete games on the season with a 16-6 record to show for it.

“I feel amazing, this is the very first no-hitter of my softball career,” Leinstock said. “It feels

great to have gotten it like this when Coach Levin got his 400th win and to show the fans that we can do this.”

Southern Miss’ offense showed up early as well with a four-run first inning from RBI scores

by Tata Davis and Hannah Borden with Borden scoring on an error.

Destini Brown hit an RBI single in the second inning to score Natalie Taylor and give Southern Miss a 5-0 lead.

The Golden Eagles added three more runs in the third inning to advance their lead to 8-0 that they held into the Leinstock celebrates a no-hitter. Image courtesy of Southern Miss Athletics fifth inning when they night.” called the game. was elevated by hot hitting.

Game 2: Head Coach Brian Southern Miss catcher The second game of the Levin was happy about his Alexis Dittmer broke the seal accomplishmentbutknows series was much more comfor the offense with a threepetitive but Southern Miss what this award means to run home run to left field to again came out on top with everyone involved. score Natalie Hurdle and Jana a 5-3 victory.

“I look at the 400 wins Lee. Leinstock also pitched as something that the UTEP then put the Goldanother complete game players accomplish,” Levin en Eagles on the ropes in the on Friday as she struck out said. “It’s all of them. They fourth and fifth innings where three batters while allowing execute when they have they scored two-base hit RBIs only four hits. to, and it was even more to tighten the game at 3-2.

The Golden Eagles startspecial for Morgan to go Southern Miss responded ed the day hot offensively out and throw a no-hitter immediately as Smith scored when Borden hit a two-run like she did. It was a fun on a fielding error by the sechome run to left field to give ond baseman. them an early 2-0 lead.

The Golden Eagles scored UTEP responded in the on another error in the fifth next inning when Anna inning when Scout Jennings Sample hit a solo home run grounded out, and the throwto center field to close the ing error left home plate open gap. for Davis to give the Golden The Miners continued Eagles the 5-2 victory. their offensive flurry in the Levin said that he has third inning when Pate been very impressed with the Cathey hit a two-run home development of Paige Kilgore, run to capture a 3-2 lead. who started this game for the Southern Miss did not Golden Eagles on the mound. wait long as Maria Smith “I just think she has learned launched a three-run home from earlier in the year to get run to left field to help the ahead of hitter… she’s learnGolden Eagles snatch the ing the game, she’s a two-time lead back and the victory.

Gatorade Player of the Year This was shortstop Mahere in Mississippi,” Levin ria Smith’s sixth home run said. “You got to learn to of the season. pitch… it’s not just to go out “My mentality when there and throw it and that’s I’m at the plate is that it’s what she’s learning and if she me against all nine, and continues to do that, she’s goI’m not losing,” Smith said. ing to be really something.”

“I’m doing it to put my Southern Miss’ series sweep teammates in a position to against the UTEP Miners be successful and pass some pushes their regular season energy to whoever I can to record to 26-16 with a 6-9 help us win.” conference record.

Game Three: The Golden Eagles now The Golden Eagles prepare to hit the road in a closed out the series three-game Conference USA against the UTEP Miners series against the UTSA Roadon their senior day with runners starting on Friday, another great game that April 22 through Sunday, April 24.

Southern Miss Baseball achieves highest ranking in program history JACKSON HOWELL PRINTZ REPORTER

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outhern Miss baseball reached its highest ranking in program history Monday at number six in the D1 Baseball poll.

The previous high was in 2009 after Southern Miss made their first and only trip to the College World Series in Omaha.

This also marks the first top-10 appearance in the D1 Baseball poll since 2017.

Numerous other polls rank Southern Miss high, including Perfect Game USA (#5), Baseball America (#7), Collegiate Baseball (#15 – a 12 spot increase) and the USA Today Coaches Poll (#6).

The Golden Eagles soared up the rankings after an undefeated week featuring a home victory against Southeastern Louisiana and a road-sweep of FIU in Miami.

Southern Miss has won nine consecutive games, bringing their record to 27-8 with 20 games remaining.

This week poses a challenge for the Golden Eagles as they are set to play five games within six games starting with Tulane (24-121).

Southern Miss defeated Tulane 7-2 March 9 at Pete Taylor Park.

The Golden Eagles return home for a contest against New Orleans (1914). UNO has lost their last four, including a loss to Tulane and a sweep at Southeastern Louisiana. The Golden Eagles have Thursday off before the Rice Owls (11-26) arrive for a weekend series.