The Sun Belt Conference announced on Tuesday that the scheduled matchup between the Southern Miss Golden Eagles and the Troy Trojans has been pushed back indefinitely.
Originally set for May 22 at 11 a.m. Central Time at DABOS Park in Montgomery, the game was to pit the No. 1 seed Southern Miss, boasting a 41‑14 record, against the No. 4 seed Troy, which entered at 30‑27.
The delay was first communicated by the conference at 10:35 a.m., with officials indicating that the first pitch would not commence before 11:45 a.m. if conditions improved.
By 11:30 a.m., the Southern Miss travel party had already loaded its bus and departed the venue, a clear signal that the postponement was more than a brief interruption.
Conference staff reconvened at noon to reassess the forecast, but the deteriorating weather forced them to declare an indefinite hold, with no new start time announced.
Persistent rain threatens weekend slate
Forecasts from The Weather Channel show rain lingering over Montgomery through 5 p.m., leaving little optimism for a quick resumption of play.
The previous evening, Southern Miss had endured a lightning‑induced delay against Georgia State, a game that eventually resumed after a two‑hour pause and ended in a 7‑6 victory for the Golden Eagles.
Coaches and players have expressed frustration, but the safety of athletes and fans remains the top priority for the Sun Belt.
Southern Miss relies on the experience of Davis Wilson as they await a new start date, hoping the weather will clear enough to resume the tournament.
Fans who had traveled to the park are being offered refunds or the option to attend a rescheduled contest once a date is confirmed.