University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
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Austin Crowley Named Howell Award Finalist
2/23/2023 4:26:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Jackson, Miss. – Southern Miss junior guard Austin Crowley is one of three finalists for the Howell Trophy presented by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and the Pearl River Resort, which is given annually to the most outstanding collegiate basketball player in the state of Mississippi.
Crowley, a West Point, Mississippi native, leads the Golden Eagles in scoring at 16.2 points per game. He has scored at least 10 points in 23 of Southern Miss' games and poured in a career-high 30 points against App State on Dec. 29. He's the fourth player in program history to record 61 steals and is the first since Cortez Edwards had 68 during the 2018-19 season.
The vote for the men featured 13 different players representing nine schools receiving votes. The three Howell Trophy finalists are Tolu Smith of Mississippi State, Matt Murrell of Ole Miss and Crowley
The three finalists and their coaches will be recognized during a luncheon and program on March 6th at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River Resort. The luncheon is open to the public but tickets to the event must be purchased in advance online at www.msfame.com or by calling the Hall of Fame offices at 601-982-8264. Both trophy namesakes will be in attendance with Peggie Gillom Granderson and Rick Cleveland having a Q&A interview during the program.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you are unable to attend a live stream of the luncheon will be available on the Hall of Fame website. The Howell and Gillom Trophies are a part of the Outstanding Player Awards Series which also recognizes the top college athlete in football with the C Spire Conerly Trophy and the top college baseball player with the Ferriss Trophy presented by MBCI and Pearl River Resort.
About The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame exists to promote, preserve and protect Mississippi's rich sports heritage for this and generations to come. The Museum serves as a destination for sports legends to live forever through interactive displays and exhibits where visitors can play, live and dream. The 501(c)(3) organization recognizes excellence in athletics and contributions to sports. For more information about the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, visit msfame.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mssportshofandmuseum or Twitter at www.twitter.com/mssportshof.
Crowley, a West Point, Mississippi native, leads the Golden Eagles in scoring at 16.2 points per game. He has scored at least 10 points in 23 of Southern Miss' games and poured in a career-high 30 points against App State on Dec. 29. He's the fourth player in program history to record 61 steals and is the first since Cortez Edwards had 68 during the 2018-19 season.
The vote for the men featured 13 different players representing nine schools receiving votes. The three Howell Trophy finalists are Tolu Smith of Mississippi State, Matt Murrell of Ole Miss and Crowley
The three finalists and their coaches will be recognized during a luncheon and program on March 6th at the Golden Moon Casino at Pearl River Resort. The luncheon is open to the public but tickets to the event must be purchased in advance online at www.msfame.com or by calling the Hall of Fame offices at 601-982-8264. Both trophy namesakes will be in attendance with Peggie Gillom Granderson and Rick Cleveland having a Q&A interview during the program.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. If you are unable to attend a live stream of the luncheon will be available on the Hall of Fame website. The Howell and Gillom Trophies are a part of the Outstanding Player Awards Series which also recognizes the top college athlete in football with the C Spire Conerly Trophy and the top college baseball player with the Ferriss Trophy presented by MBCI and Pearl River Resort.
About The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame
The Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame exists to promote, preserve and protect Mississippi's rich sports heritage for this and generations to come. The Museum serves as a destination for sports legends to live forever through interactive displays and exhibits where visitors can play, live and dream. The 501(c)(3) organization recognizes excellence in athletics and contributions to sports. For more information about the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame & Museum, visit msfame.com or follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mssportshofandmuseum or Twitter at www.twitter.com/mssportshof.
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