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Southern Miss clinched its third Sun Belt Championship in four seasons, defeating Troy and Louisiana to claim an automatic NCAA Baseball Regional berth in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Auburn will host a regional at Plainsman Park, finishing the season with a 38‑19 record, the third‑best RPI in the country and the most Quad 1 wins, positioning the team for a national seed.
After dropping their opening game of the Sun Belt Tournament to Troy, Southern Miss prepares for a decisive showdown on May 24, hoping to extend their streak of championship game appearances.
A rain‑shortened game between Southern Miss and Troy will resume at 6:45 p.m., setting the stage for a potential championship berth.
A rain‑delayed ninth inning saw Southern Miss rally past Troy, 7‑6, with Drey Barrett’s walk‑off grand slam preserving an 11‑game winning streak and a coveted NCAA regional hosting slot.