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For the first time in conference history, five Sun Belt baseball programs have earned NCAA Regional berths, joining the SEC, ACC and Big 12 as the only conferences with five or more teams in the tournament field.
After finishing as Sun Belt runners‑up and posting key series wins, the Cajuns are set to begin their 20th NCAA Tournament appearance, seeded third in Starkville, Mississippi, where they will meet the Bearcats and contend with Mississippi State and Lipscomb for a spot in the next round.
Southern Miss captured its third Sun Belt title in four seasons, defeating Louisiana 11-7, and will now host an NCAA Regional for the second consecutive season — the fifth such hosting in program history.
Southern Miss will open its Hattiesburg Regional from May 29 to June 1, marking the second consecutive year the Golden Eagles have hosted an NCAA baseball regional, a feat achieved after capturing the Sun Belt Tournament title.
Southern Miss baseball is one win away from its third Sun Belt championship in four seasons, having defeated Troy 6-2 earlier and now leading Louisiana 11-2 after nine innings.
The Ragin' Cajuns have secured a spot in the Sun Belt Conference Championship after beating Texas State twice, setting up a showdown with Southern Mississippi. Coach Matt Deggs emphasizes passion and belief, while the bullpen remains a concern. The championship game will be streamed live on ESPN+ from Dabos Field in Montgomery, Alabama, under a cloudy sky with a chance of thunderstorms and a high near 78 degrees.
Southern Miss secured a 6-2 victory over Troy, extending its streak of Sun Belt Championship appearances to four consecutive seasons. Joey Urban and Davis Gillespie delivered home runs, while Colby Allen’s relief pitching sealed the win.
The No. 8 nationally ranked Southern Miss baseball team saw its 11‑game winning streak snapped by Troy in a rain‑delayed semifinal, with both clubs trading blows before a ninth‑inning comeback fell short.
A late rally wasn’t enough as South Alabama’s season concluded with an 11-10 loss to Troy in Montgomery.
Texas State lost 12-8 to Louisiana in the Sun Belt Tournament, with a ninth‑inning home run sealing the defeat and jeopardizing their postseason prospects.
Southern Miss’s baseball team, riding an 11‑game win streak, faces Troy in a semifinal that could set up a third straight championship appearance.
A sudden downpour paused the Southern Miss versus Troy contest at the Sun Belt Tournament, leaving the outcome of the championship in doubt.
Louisiana’s offense erupts in the eighth, with Colt Brown, Donovan LaSalle and Parker Smith delivering key performances, while the team prepares for a second showdown against Texas State.
A rain‑soaked evening in Hattiesburg turned into a showcase of resilience for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles, who rallied from a weather‑delayed start to defeat Troy 7‑6 in the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Drey Barrett’s walk‑off grand slam, combined with a 41‑year‑old program record of 11 straight victories, positions the team for an NCAA regional and a potential top‑eight seed.
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.
The Chanticleers will open on the road, host a Beach Bash with a White Out, and feature two nationally televised matchups, underscoring a schedule designed to test the team and engage fans.
The Sun Belt Conference has delayed the Southern Miss versus Troy baseball game indefinitely due to ongoing inclement weather, leaving fans and teams awaiting a rescheduled date.
James Madison University has locked in a 2028 road game at Virginia and moved its series with North Carolina to a 2031 season‑opener, reviving historic rivalries that have seen the Dukes dominate in recent years.
Southern Miss, the No. 1 seed in the Sun Belt Tournament, will face No. 4 seed Troy on May 22, with top pitchers Camden Clark and Benjamin Stubbs set to duel in a weather‑delayed contest.
Southern Miss baseball has surged into the third round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, where a showdown with Troy awaits. The team, riding a ten‑game streak, looks to capitalize on recent form as they chase the title.
Southern Miss edged Georgia State 7‑6 after a 5.5‑hour game with a 2‑hour, 20‑minute weather delay, extending their winning streak to ten.
Ahead of a pivotal elimination game, App State’s offense tops the Sun Belt while key players like Riley Luft and Jalen Seward swing for the fences, as the team seeks to overturn a 21‑6 all‑time series deficit against Coastal Carolina.
Coastal Carolina University's baseball squad is set to clash with Louisiana in the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Championship, aiming for its third title in five years.
The Chanticleers, seeded second, will meet Louisiana in the 2026 Sun Belt Conference Baseball Championship on May 20, 2025, in Montgomery, Alabama, aiming to defend their title while riding a wave of unprecedented fan support.