HATTIESBURG — For the first time in program history, Southern Miss baseball will host an NCAA Tournament super regional.
The Golden Eagles erased a three-run deficit Monday, blew their own three-run lead, then scored the decisive run in the top of the ninth to defeat LSU for the second straight day, 8-7, and win the Hattiesburg Regional title.
Southern Miss showcased a rugged determination in making history. After USM blew a four-run, ninth-inning lead to the Tigers on Saturday night, it came from behind in all of its next three games.
The Golden Eagles were down to their final three outs against Kennesaw State.