After missing out on hosting, USM focused on task at hand

As recently as two weeks ago the Southern Miss Golden Eagles appeared to be in play for at least a host spot in the NCAA Tournament with a shot as a national seed. (more…) (June 2, 2011, Page 2B)

Ole Miss tangles with No. 20 USM tonight

The Ole Miss Diamond Rebels will step away from their Southeastern Conference schedule tonight to face the red-hot No. 20 Southern Miss Golden Eagles in Hattiesburg.

Over their last four games, USM (18-5 overall) is averaging 14.5 runs per game and scored 43 in its three-game series victory against Tulane last weekend. (March 30, 2011, Page 6)

Thomason headed to Southern Miss

A chance to pitch at the Division I level again was something Josh Thomason has been hoping for ever since he left Ole Miss.

The former Lafayette County High standout originally signed with the Rebels in the hopes of becoming one of the team’s main starters in time. That opportunity didn’t work out like Thomason was hoping and after spending two years at Navarro Community College in Texas, Thomason is getting his second chance to pitch for a major college.

Thomason, the 2007 EAGLE Player of the Year, recently signed a scholarship offer to play for coach Scott Berry at Southern Miss. The experience Thomason gained in Texas, coupled with his ability to still throw in the low 90s, was appealing to USM, who signed eight pitchers this year to help bolster the rotation. (July 22, 2010, Page 2B)