HATTIESBURG — Southern Miss pitching coach Christian Ostrander leaned on the cushioned black railing Sunday, the bill of his black cap pointed toward the ground for a few moments.
Infielders Will McGillis and Charlie Fischer lingered outside the dugout. Other Golden Eagles perched motionless on the steps, their eyes focused on the celebrating Ole Miss Rebels.
After two super regional games, the pain endured by all but one college baseball program across the country had come for the Golden Eagles, eliminated from the NCAA Tournament by Ole Miss for the second year running.