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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.