Southern Miss and Virginia Trade Leads in Hattiesburg Regional Elimination Game
Southern Miss and Virginia battled to a 10‑8 lead for Virginia in the top of the seventh, with multiple home runs and RBI hits shaping the contest.
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Southern Miss and Virginia battled to a 10‑8 lead for Virginia in the top of the seventh, with multiple home runs and RBI hits shaping the contest.
Southern Miss clinched its third Sun Belt Tournament title in four years with an 11-7 victory over Louisiana, earning an NCAA Tournament berth and a chance at a top‑eight seed.

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.
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‑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.

Southern Miss secured a semifinal berth with a 7‑6 victory over Troy, highlighted by Drey Barrett's walk‑off grand slam. Louisiana also moved into the final four after a 5‑4 win over Coastal Carolina, while Texas State prepares to face Louisiana in a rematch. The remaining semifinal spot will be decided in a Saturday morning elimination game between South Alabama and Troy.

A late rally capped by Drey Barrett’s walk‑off homer and savvy base stealing turned a tightly contested game into a memorable win for the Troy Trojans.

Junior right-hander Cody Brasch and sophomore third baseman Drey Barrett were named Sun Belt weekly honorees after delivering dominant performances that helped Southern Miss clinch its first regular-season crown.