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Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Baseball Wins C-USA Championship

Hunt Mercier | May 29, 2016

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Nick Johnson pitches the ball in the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Nick Johnson pitches the ball in the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Jake Sandlin swings to hit the ball at the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Jake Sandlin swings to hit the ball at the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

The umpire announces Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Tracy Hadley safe after sliding into second base at the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — The umpire announces Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Tracy Hadley safe after sliding into second base at the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Tracy Hadley slides into base before a Rice player can tag him out at the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Tracy Hadley slides into base before a Rice player can tag him out at the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Chuckie Robinson swings and hits the ball at the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Chuckie Robinson swings and hits the ball at the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Chase Scott tags a Rice player out at the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Chase Scott tags a Rice player out at the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Nick Dawson tags a Rice player out at the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Nick Dawson tags a Rice player out at the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Tim Lynch swings to hit the ball at the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Tim Lynch swings to hit the ball at the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Daniel Keating embraces one of his teammates after winning the C-USA tournament against Rice University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Daniel Keating embraces one of his teammates after winning the C-USA Championship against Rice University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

Southern Miss Golden Eagles' Jake Sandlin (left) and Clay Tageany (right) embrace each other after winning the C-USA tournament against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. — Southern Miss Golden Eagles’ Jake Sandlin (left) and Clay Tageant (right) embrace each other after winning the C-USA Championship against Rice University at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi on May 29, 2016. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles' baseball team runs out on the field celebrating the last out to win them the C-USA tournament against Rice University from Houston, Texas. The Golden Eagles won 3-2 on Sunday May 29, 2016 at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. — The Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles’ baseball team runs out on the field celebrating the last out to win them the C-USA Championship against Rice University from Houston, Texas. The Golden Eagles won 3-2 on Sunday May 29, 2016 at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. (Hunt Mercier/ The Student Printz)

The Southern Miss baseball team runs out onto the field to celebrate their 3-2 victory over Rice in the C-USA baseball tournament on May 29. — The Southern Miss baseball team runs out onto the field to celebrate their 3-2 victory over Rice in the C-USA baseball tournament on May 29. (Julius Kizzee/ The Student Printz)

Chase Scott and Cord Cockrell embrace each other after their 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29. — Chase Scott and Cord Cockrell embrace each other after their 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29. (Julius Kizzee/ The Student Printz)

Jake Winston poses with the C-USA championship banner after Southern Miss’ 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29. — Jake Winston poses with the C-USA championship banner after Southern Miss’ 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29. (Julius Kizzee/ The Student Printz)

Coach Scott Berry and Tim Lynch hug each other after their 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29. — Coach Scott Berry and Tim Lynch hug each other after their 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29. (Julius Kizzee/ The Student Printz)

The Golden Eagles pose for a picture with their championship banner after winning the C-USA championship crown. — The Golden Eagles pose for a picture with their championship banner after winning the C-USA championship crown. (Julius Kizzee/ The Student Printz)

Cord Cockrell and Tim Lynch douse Scott Berry after the Golden Eagles' 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29 in Pete Taylor Park. — Cord Cockrell and Tim Lynch douse Scott Berry after the Golden Eagles’ 3-2 victory over Rice on May 29 in Pete Taylor Park. (Julius Kizzee/ The Student Printz)

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