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.
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Timeline
- 1. Friday: Southern Miss won an opening game vs. Troy on a walk-off grand slam.
- 2. Saturday: Troy beat Southern Miss 9-6; a postgame confrontation involving Tommy Egan was reported.
- 3. Sunday morning: Southern Miss defeated Troy 6-2 in an elimination semifinal to advance.
- 4. Sunday afternoon: Southern Miss beat Louisiana 11-7 to win the Sun Belt Championship at DABOS Park.
- 5. 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 it matters
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.
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