The Southern Miss Golden Eagles baseball team is set to embark on a three-game Sun Belt Conference series against Old Dominion this Easter weekend, starting April 2 at 5 p.m. CT. Currently ranked No. 8, Southern Miss holds a 21-8 overall record and stands in a four-way tie for fourth place in the league, trailing Coastal Carolina by four games. The Golden Eagles look to bounce back from a midweek loss against Southeastern Louisiana and have shown strong past performance against the Monarchs since both teams joined the Sun Belt in 2023, leading the series 5-2.

By the Numbers
  • Golden Eagles hold a 15-6 all-time record against Old Dominion.
  • Joey Urban boasts a .318 average with 8 home runs and 28 RBIs this season.
  • Kyle Morrison leads the team at .353 with 10 home runs and 28 RBIs.
State of Play
  • Southern Miss enters this series with a record of 5-4 in the Sun Belt Conference.
  • Old Dominion is currently tied for 10th place in the conference at 3-6.
  • The Golden Eagles have a midweek matchup against New Orleans on April 4, following the ODU series.
What's Next

Following the ODU series, Southern Miss will return home to face New Orleans, which could influence their overall standings in the conference if they secure victories during these upcoming games.

Bottom Line

The Golden Eagles need to leverage their past success against Old Dominion and build momentum in the conference to ensure a strong position heading into the later part of the season.