Rescheduling and stakes
The Southern Miss baseball squad is set to take the field at 1 p.m. in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in a game that was moved up from its original slot. The early start comes as the team looks to bounce back from an opening‑round loss in the NCAA regional tournament.
Little Rock edged Southern Miss 7‑4 in the first game, with the decisive four‑run ninth inning securing the victory. Meanwhile, Virginia fell 15‑7 to Jacksonville State, leaving both programs with contrasting fortunes heading into today’s matchup.
The winner of the Hattiesburg contest will earn a berth in the next round and is slated to play again on Sunday, May 31. The loser, by contrast, will be eliminated from the tournament, underscoring the high stakes of the early‑afternoon contest.
While the game will not be broadcast on traditional television, fans can stream the action on ESPN+, which holds the rights to the regional coverage.