College basketball, LSU-Shreveport at Belhaven (women, 5:30 p.m.; men, 7:30 p.m.): The Blazers, who are having a good season, are worth a look.
Friday, Feb. 4
College baseball, Thomas U. at Belhaven (doubleheader, 1 p.m.): The Blazers brave potential Arctic blasts on the first day of the spring season in Mississippi.
Saturday, Feb. 5
College basketball, Arkansas at Ole Miss (4 p.m., FSN South/97.3 FM): Two teams desperately seeking an SEC victory clash in Oxford. Also, Jackson State at Alcorn State (7:30 p.m., 1300 AM): the bitter rivals battle at the Whitney Complex.
Sunday, Feb. 6
Pro football, New England vs. Philadelphia (5:30 p.m., Ch. 35): After two weeks of insufferable hype, the Patriots repeat as NFL champs by blowing out the Eagles. Or not.
Monday, Feb. 7
Junior college basketball, Jones County at Hinds (women, 6 p.m; men, 8 p.m.): Two of the state's best juco programs hook up on the Utica campus.
Tuesday, Feb. 8
High school basketball, Provine vs. Lanier (7:30 p.m., 1300 AM): The two-time defending state champion Rams and the top-ranked Bulldogs meet at Jackson State in a possible preview of the 4A state title game. You'd better get there early if you want a seat.
Wednesday, Feb. 9
College baseball, Delta State at Belhaven, 2 p.m.: The NCAA Division II champion Statesmen pay their annual visit to the Blazers. It's a pity this isn't on a weekend.
The Slate is compiled by local seamhead Doctor S, who's counting the days until pitchers and catchers report for spring training. Meanwhile, check out the Amazing SportsBlog at http://www.jacksonfreepress.com
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