The NCAA Hattiesburg Regional was hit by an unexpected rain forecast on May 30, leading officials to advance the Southern Miss elimination game against Virginia to 3 p.m. Central Time. The move was designed to avoid the worst of the storm and keep the tournament on schedule.
Both the Golden Eagles and the Cavaliers entered the day after dropping their opening contests, leaving each team with a single chance to stay alive in the double‑elimination format.
Weather Forces Early Start
The schedule change places Southern Miss pitcher Davis Wilson on the mound earlier than originally planned, as the team looks to rebound after a 7‑4 loss to Little Rock on May 29 that was also moved up due to weather concerns.
The winner of the Southern Miss‑Virginia matchup will meet the loser of the Jacksonville State‑Little Rock game at 3 p.m. on May 31, while the other bracket game is slated for 8 p.m. on May 30, keeping the regional’s momentum alive.
The NCAA, which oversees the regional events, confirmed the adjustments and said it will continue to monitor conditions, ready to make further changes if the weather deteriorates.