McCarty English returns to mound for key USM win

The Ocean Springs native made his first career weekend start against a projected conference champion.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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McCarty English, an Ocean Springs native, made his first career weekend start for the University of Southern Mississippi baseball team, helping deliver a key opening-series win against a projected conference champion.

Why it matters

English's return to the mound after a previous injury or setback is an important moment for the USM baseball program and its fans, as the team looks to compete for a conference title this season.

The details

In his first career weekend start, English pitched a strong game to help USM secure an important early-season victory against one of their top conference rivals.

  • McCarty English made his first career weekend start on February 16, 2026.

The players

McCarty English

An Ocean Springs native who plays baseball for the University of Southern Mississippi.

University of Southern Mississippi

The college baseball team that McCarty English plays for, which is looking to compete for a conference title this season.

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The takeaway

McCarty English's return to the mound for a key opening-series win is an important moment for the University of Southern Mississippi baseball program as they aim to compete for a conference title this season.