Amanda Ploener

SEC Preview: Georgia at Ole Miss

Some serious win streaks are on the line this weekend, including No. 12 Georgia’s 20 year win streak over No. 23 Ole Miss.  The Bulldogs (3-0) have not dropped a game against the Rebels (1-2) since Bill Clinton’s second term in office.  The two SEC teams have met 10 times over …

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Rays Lead Series at Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays seem to have something to Smyly about after Tuesday night’s 10 inning game; the Rays (6-7) beat the Boston Red Sox (6-7) last night in Boston 3-0. The Rays’ secret weapon Tuesday was pitcher Drew Smyly, who allowed only one hit in eight innings.  In his second straight start, Smyly struck out 11, …

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Marlins Drop First Game Against Tigers

New season, new manager, new winning ways?  Not just yet. The Miami Marlins opened their season at home Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers.  The game went into extra innings, with the Tigers ultimately winning 8-7. The 11-inning game was the first regular season game for Marlins first-year Manager Don Mattingly. …

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NIT Preview: George Washington to Host Gators in Quaterfinals

The George Washington University Colonials men’s basketball team will host the Florida Gators in the quarterfinals of the NIT Wednesday night. The Colonials (25-10) cruised to an 87-71 win against Monmouth on Monday night.  They will now advance to the quarterfinals to face the Gators (21-14) in Washington, D.C..  The winner of the quarterfinal match up …

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