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Three Southern Miss players were selected in the 2026 MLB Draft, pitcher Colby Allen signed as an undrafted free agent, and key returnees like Davis Gillespie could return, while new transfers and high school signees arrive to fill the gaps.
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.
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.
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.