Southern Miss Edges Ole Miss in Late-Inning Thriller

Golden Eagles win 2-1 in Hattiesburg with walk-off single in the 9th

Published on Mar. 11, 2026

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In a tightly contested midweek matchup, Southern Miss defeated Ole Miss 2-1 with a walk-off single by Tucker Stockman in the bottom of the 9th inning. The game was a pitchers' duel, with both teams managing just one run through the first 8 innings on solo home runs. Southern Miss used 5 pitchers to keep the Rebels off the scoreboard, while Ole Miss countered with 6 pitchers. Stockman's game-winning hit came with two outs and the winning run in scoring position, sending the home crowd into celebration.

Why it matters

This victory adds to an impressive early-season run for Southern Miss, which has already knocked off top-5 ranked Mississippi State. The win also gives the Golden Eagles the early edge in the Magnolia State's college baseball bragging rights.

The details

After a scoreless first 8 innings, Southern Miss finally broke through in the bottom of the 9th. With two outs and the winning run on second base, Tucker Stockman lined a single into the gap in right-center to drive in the winning run and give the Golden Eagles the 2-1 victory. Earlier in the game, Ole Miss took a brief 1-0 lead on a solo home run by Tristan Bissetta, but Southern Miss answered with a solo shot by Kyle Morrison to tie it up.

  • The game was played on Tuesday night.
  • Southern Miss scored the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning.

The players

Tucker Stockman

A Southern Miss player who delivered the game-winning hit in the bottom of the 9th inning.

William Tonsmiere

The Southern Miss player who scored the winning run in the bottom of the 9th inning.

Mike Bianco

The head coach of the Ole Miss baseball team.

Landon Koenig

The Ole Miss closer who was charged with the loss after allowing the game-winning hit.

Camden Clark

The Southern Miss pitcher who earned the win after retiring the only two batters he faced in the top of the 9th inning.

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What’s next

Ole Miss, now 15-3 on the season, faces a tough challenge as they head to Austin to open SEC play against #2 Texas on Friday.

The takeaway

This game showcased the intense rivalry between Southern Miss and Ole Miss, with the Golden Eagles coming out on top in a close, low-scoring affair. The win gives Southern Miss an early edge in the state's college baseball bragging rights and highlights their strong start to the season.