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'We do not have any other options:' USM asks for financial help with Reed Green Coliseum

Gilbert expresses gratitude for support Lamar County Supervisors have given USM's athletic program, like donations to baseball program. Ellen Ciurczak/Hattiesburg American

University of Southern Mississippi officials will be meeting with Hattiesburg City Council members in the coming days to discuss a Southern Miss appeal to have the city of Hattiesburg contribute financially to upgrades at Reed Green Coliseum.

President Rodney Bennett made the request at a special-called City Council meeting Thursday.

"The University of Southern Mississippi needs your help," he said. "I am here to ask the city to help the university with much needed improvements to Reed Green Coliseum.