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Local players well represented on Southern Miss’s baseball team
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WJTV)- Southern Miss baseball has numerous players from Mississippi on their team including 13 from WJTV and WHLT areas. Full List Below: Madison Central: Creek Robertson, Jake Cook, Justin Storm Germantown: Bryce Fowler St. Andrews: Holland Townes MRA: Niko Mazza Benton Academy: JB Middleton Columbia Academy: Slade Wilks West Jones: Dustin Dickerson Sumrall: […]
Hattiesburg restaurants, bars prepare for USM baseball watch parties
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WHLT) – General admission tickets for the 2023 NCAA Super Regional in Hattiesburg may be sold out, but there are still ways to join in on the excitement. Several restaurants and bars will host viewing parties for Golden Eagles fans, including Hattiesburgers and Blues, 4th Street Bar, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and Keg and […]
Everything Tony Vitello said about playing Southern Miss in Hattiesburg Super Regional
Tennessee baseball plays Southern Miss in the Hattiesburg Super Regional this weekend. Here's everything Vols head coach Tony Vitello said about the Golden Eagles. Tennessee baseball coach Tony Vitello met with the media on Thursday morning to preview this weekend's Super Regional between the Vols and Southern Miss in the Hattiesburg Regional.
USM’s Wilks named to Academic All-American Third Team
AUSTIN, Texas (WDAM) - Ahead of facing off against the Tennessee Volunteers in the 2023 Hattiesburg Super Regional this weekend at Pete Taylor Park, one University of Southern Mississippi baseball player is being recognized for his academic performance. Southern Miss Athletics announced Thursday that Golden Eagles designated hitter Slade Wilks...
Where to get Southern Miss gear ahead of Super Regional
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - As the University of Southern Mississippi heads into a NCAA Super Regional against the University of Tennessee this weekend, many fans are looking for USM apparel to show their support. Businesses like Wal-Mart, Target, Academy Sports, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Campus Book Mart and Amazon all...
PJ Woodland, 4-star CB out of Mississippi, names 2 SEC finalists
PJ Woodland is down to 2 potential destinations in the SEC: LSU and Mississippi State. He announced his final 2 on Thursday. The 4-star cornerback has received numerous offers from programs across the country, but is now nearing a final decision. Woodland would be a big-time pickup for either program....
Will weather impact Southern Miss-Tennessee super regional? What Hattiesburg forecast says
Pack the umbrella for the party at Pete Taylor Park this weekend during the Hattiesburg Super Regional. The rain might be coming. On Wednesday, the National Weather Service was forecasting scattered thunderstorms for Saturday and Sunday, which could impact the college baseball super regional between Tennessee and Southern Miss. The winner of the three-game NCAA Tournament series, which begins Saturday at 2 p.m. CT, will advance to the 2023 College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, where a national champion will be crowned.
Fans Are Furious With College Baseball Manager's 'Irresponsible' Decision
The 2023 NCAA Baseball Tournament is heating up, as we're heading into the final games of the Regionals, before 16 teams advance to the Super Regionals. The regionals can be a test of pitching endurance, though unfortunately, some college coaches can push things too far. One college ...
How a freshman from Brandon saved Southern Miss’ season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Golden Eagles were 18-11 before the entrance of freshman Nick Monistere into the lineup as the team’s starting second baseman. Fast forward to June 5, Southern Miss is the Auburn Regional champions and is now hosting back-to-back Super Regionals for the first time in program history.
Metro players’ success at USM an inspiration for high school players
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The Southern Miss baseball team is full of players from Mississippi. Two players from the Jackson Metro area, freshman second baseman Nick Monistere, and junior pitcher Justin Storm, have played a big role for the Golden Eagles this season. In Auburn last weekend, both delivered clutch...
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Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reacts to USM hosting an NCAA Super Regional for second straight year. Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker reacts to USM hosting an NCAA Super Regional for second straight year. Hattiesburg public pools open for summer. Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:58 PM CDT. |. The sounds of...
Super Regional Preview: Vols Are Two Wins Away From Omaha | RTI Press Pass
– – – Check out RTI’s Clemson Regional coverage below!. Tennessee Baseball: Everything Tony Vitello Said Previewing Super Regionals Against Southern Miss. Vol Baseball: Why is Southern Miss Hosting the Super Regional Over Tennessee?. – – – Listen to the RTI Press Pass audio podcast and...
Jeremy McClain talks USM baseball ahead of 2nd straight Super Regional
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Southern Miss Director of Athletics Jeremy McClain sat down with WDAM to talk about the University’s excitement to host a second straight Super Regional, the legacy coach Scott Berry will leave behind and how the baseball program is set up for continued success in the years to come with the transition to coach Christian Ostrander.
Hub City hosts high school state rodeo finals
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) -This week, Hattiesburg is playing host to the Mississippi High School Rodeo State Championships. More than 100 students from both Mississippi and Louisiana are competing for an opportunity at a national title. Events include bare-back riding, barrel racing, and steer wrestling; something senior Jake White says he...
Roots fall at Tommy Oliver Tuesday, still winless on the season
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -The Florida Roots remain winless after five matches this NPSL season. The Roots back on the pitch Tuesday night at Tommy Oliver, hosting the Southern States Stars, a team out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Roots posted the first goal less than three minutes into the match,...
Jackson area well-represented in Auburn Regional
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - The state of Mississippi was well-represented in the Auburn Regional, with the Regional champs Southern Miss advancing to a Super Regional for the second straight year. On the field, the Magnolia State had many representatives, and ten players had ties to the Jackson Metro area, mostly...
Dickerson’s power surge reflects Southern Miss strength program
Southern Miss' strength program played key role in putting power in Golden Eagles' game. The post Dickerson’s power surge reflects Southern Miss strength program appeared first on Mississippi Today.
WDAM 7 Weekend Preview - June 8, 2023
PINE BELT, Miss. (WDAM) - Apart from “Baseburg” returning for the second year in a row, WDAM 7 has you covered in listing what will be going on in the Pine Belt this weekend. THROUGHOUT WEEKEND. 2023 NCAA Division-I Baseball Tournament: Hattiesburg Super Regional at Pete Taylor Park...
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