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Southern Miss Wins Sun Belt, Hosts NCAA Regional

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Montgomery, Ala. Southern Miss defeated Louisiana 11-7 in the Sun Belt Conference Championship Game at DABOS Park on Sunday after earlier that morning beating Troy 6-2 in an elimination semifinal; the Golden Eagles secured their third Sun Belt title in four years and improved their record to 44-15. Sunday night the NCAA announced Southern Miss as a host for an NCAA Regional in Hattiesburg, marking the program’s fifth hosted regional and second straight year at Pete Taylor Park; the team will learn its regional seeding and opponents during Monday’s NCAA selection show and plans its postseason rotation accordingly.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

Friday: Southern Miss won an opening game vs. Troy on a walk-off grand slam.
Saturday: Troy beat Southern Miss 9-6; a postgame confrontation involving Tommy Egan was reported.
Sunday morning: Southern Miss defeated Troy 6-2 in an elimination semifinal to advance.
Sunday afternoon: Southern Miss beat Louisiana 11-7 to win the Sun Belt Championship at DABOS Park.
Sunday night: NCAA announced Southern Miss as one of 16 NCAA Regional hosts in Hattiesburg; Monday's selection show will set seeds and opponents.

Why This Matters to You

The Golden Eagles' victory is a testament to their resilience and skill. Their success brings pride and recognition to the local community. If you're a fan, this is a moment to celebrate. If you're not, it's a great time to start following Southern Miss sports.

The Bottom Line

Southern Miss is on a roll, securing their third Sun Belt title in four years. They're hosting an NCAA Regional for the second straight year. Tune in to Monday's NCAA selection show to see who they'll face next. Worth forwarding if you know a sports enthusiast who'd love to cheer them on.