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Three Southern Miss Baseball Players Named Preseason All-Sun Belt
Golden Eagles Picked to Finish Second in Conference
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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Three Southern Miss baseball players were selected to the 2026 Sun Belt Preseason All-Conference team, as voted by the league's 14 coaches. Senior pitcher Colby Allen, catcher Tucker Stockman, and outfielder Ben Higdon all earned preseason honors. The Golden Eagles were also picked to finish second in the conference behind defending national runner-up Coastal Carolina.
Why it matters
This preseason recognition highlights Southern Miss as a top contender in the Sun Belt Conference, with several key players returning from last year's squad that reached the NCAA Tournament. The Golden Eagles will look to build on their success and challenge Coastal Carolina for the conference title.
The details
Colby Allen, a senior right-handed pitcher, returns after posting a 7-4 record with 12 saves and a 3.63 ERA last season. Catcher Tucker Stockman batted .332 with 9 doubles, 6 home runs, and 33 RBIs, while outfielder Ben Higdon hit .323 with 9 doubles, 7 home runs, and 22 RBIs. Both Stockman and Higdon earned spots on the NCAA Hattiesburg All-Regional team.
- The preseason all-conference team and predicted order of finish were released on February 4, 2026.
The players
Colby Allen
A senior right-handed pitcher for Southern Miss who was a preseason All-America selection by Perfect Game. He returns after appearing in 29 games with 2 starts, posting a 7-4 record with 12 saves and a 3.63 ERA last season.
Tucker Stockman
A redshirt junior catcher for Southern Miss who batted .332 with 9 doubles, 6 home runs, and 33 RBIs last season. He was a member of the NCAA Hattiesburg All-Regional team.
Ben Higdon
A redshirt senior outfielder for Southern Miss who hit .323 with 9 doubles, 7 home runs, and 22 RBIs last season. He also earned a spot on the NCAA Hattiesburg All-Regional team.
Blake Cavill
A senior first baseman for Troy who was named the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Player of the Year.
Cameron Flukey
A junior starting pitcher for Coastal Carolina who was named the Sun Belt Conference Preseason Pitcher of the Year.
What they’re saying
“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”
— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)
What’s next
The Golden Eagles will look to build on their preseason ranking and challenge Coastal Carolina for the Sun Belt Conference title when the season begins in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Southern Miss enters the 2026 season as a top contender in the Sun Belt Conference, with several key players returning from last year's NCAA Tournament team. The Golden Eagles will look to unseat defending national runner-up Coastal Carolina atop the league standings.
