Ole Miss Sports briefs

Football’s Rishaw Johnson Dismissed, Brandon Sanders Suspended

Starting right guard Rishaw Johnson has been dismissed from the Ole Miss football team while backup linebacker Brandon Sanders has been suspended indefinitely from the team. 

While a replacement for Johnson has not been announced, sophomore Josh Tatum was listed as the backup right guard on the preseason depth chart.

Taylor Hashman Released from Hospital

Former Ole Miss baseball player Taylor Hashman was released from a Memphis Hospital Saturday after being severely injured in an altercation on July 31. 

Oxford Police know the individual who hit Hashman and are waiting to see the extent of Hashman’s injuries to decide whether to pursue a misdemeanor or felony. 

Volleyball Returns Home

The Ole Miss Volleyball team returns to their newly renovated home court at the Gillom Center this weekend for the Magnolia Invitational after spending the first two weekends of the season on the road.

The Rebels (3-3) face Southern Miss at 7 p.m. on Friday night, and host Louisiana at 1:30 p.m. and Samford at 7 p.m. on Saturday.