Miami Wins Hattiesburg Regional, Advances in NCAA

The Miami Hurricanes baseball team won the Hattiesburg Regional, advancing to the NCAA super regional after defeating Southern Miss, with Derek Williams delivering a key home run in the clinching game. Southern Miss was eliminated despite earlier victories over Alabama and Columbia, including standout performances from Tucker Stockman and Colby Allen. Miami overcame a poor road record and entered the tournament as underdogs, but their timely hitting and roster depth proved decisive. This result ended Southern Miss's postseason run and dashed their hopes of advancing further in the NCAA tournament. The regional outcome underscores the unpredictable nature of postseason play and the impact of clutch performances. Other NCAA baseball and softball tournament results provided broader context for the competitive postseason landscape.