Miami plays host Southern Mississippi in a decisive game on Monday evening to decide the Hattiesburg Regional. Southern Mississippi had to play through the losers bracket after an 11-4 loss to Columbia in their opening game on Friday.
Miami beat Alabama on Friday and Columbia on Saturday to earn its way into the regional final. Miami starter Tate DeRias was unable to get out of the first inning on Sunday, allowing nine earned runs. The short outing by DeRias meant Miami had to use six relief pitchers on Sunday.
Joey Urban hit two home runs and had five runs batted in and three other Golden Eagles had multiple RBIs on Sunday. Miami got outstanding pitching in its first two games in Hattiesburg, allowing four combined runs in wins over Alabama and Columbia.
Miami star Daniel Cuvet had four hits in six at-bats with a HR, five RBIs and three walks in the first two games in Hattiesburg. Southern Mississippi held Cuvet to one hit in three at-bats and a walk on Sunday. How Cuvet produces on Monday should have a major impact on the outcome of the Hattiesburg Regional Final.
Miami at Southern Mississippi pitching matchup
Miami is likely to start Reese Lumpkin (4-2, 5.51 earned run average), who has been the mid-week starter throughout most of the 2025 season. Lumpkin has not pitched since May 17 in a two-inning relief appearance. Southern Miss closer Colby Allen started Sunday and the Golden Eagles seem likely to use another bullpen game on Monday.
Miami at Southern Miss odds
Miami is +1.5 at -138 and Southern Miss is -1.5 at +106 via the FanDuel Sportsbook. Miami is +132 and Southern Miss is -170 on the moneyline. The over/under for Monday night is -13.5. The over is +106 and the under is -132.
Miami versus Southern Mississippi series history
The 17-6 loss by Miami to Southern Mississippi on Sunday night was the first time the Hurricanes and Golden Eagles have played.
Miami at Southern Mississippi Game Times, Streaming and Television
Miami at Southern Mississippi will have a first pitch at 9 p.m. DT, with the game televised on ESPNU and streaming on ESPN+.
What happens for the Hattiesburg Regional Winner
The winner of the Hattiesburg Regional will advance to play Louisville in the Super Regional. If Miami wins, the Super Regional will be at Louisville. Southern Mississippi will host Louisville if they win as the No. 16 national seed.