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Southern Miss to Face Defending Champion Oklahoma in Frisco College Baseball Classic

The Golden Eagles, for a second consecutive year, will participate in one of college baseball's most prestigious in-season tournaments.
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Josh House

HATTIESBURG, Miss. - Southern Miss will once again make its way to the Lone Star state early in the 2027 season, as the Golden Eagles are set to compete in the Frisco College Baseball Classic from March 5-7 at Riders Field in Frisco, Texas.

The tournament field will provide an early-season test for Southern Miss as they face the defending 2026 NCAA National Champion Oklahoma Sooners, UC Irvine, and Kansas over the three-day event.

“The Frisco Classic has become one of the premier early-season events in college baseball, and the 2027 field is a great example of that,” said Ryan Holloway, CEO and Founder of Peak Events. “To have the reigning national champion Sooners joined by the Jayhawks, Golden Eagles, and Anteaters makes for an electric weekend. We can’t wait to showcase these outstanding programs and welcome their fans to Frisco for another unforgettable weekend at Riders Field.”

The Golden Eagles enter the tournament looking to build on their success at last season's Karbach Round Rock Classic, where they posted a perfect 3-0 weekend at Dell Diamond.

Let’s take a moment to recall what took place last year for the Golden Eagles. Southern Miss opened the tournament. It started with a dramatic 5-4 walk-off victory over Purdue thanks to a ninth-inning double from Drey Barrett. The Golden Eagles then followed up with another 9-4 win over Oregon State, behind a four-RBI performance from Joey Urban. Then, Southern Miss closed out the weekend with a 5-1 victory over Baylor. Seth Smith led the offense in the finale with three hits and two RBI.

The sweep secured the tournament championship and showcased Southern Miss' ability to compete against high-quality competition away from Hattiesburg. As good as last year's in-season tournament competition was, it appears that it's going to be even tougher in Frisco, but the Golden Eagles wouldn't have it any other way.

Southern Miss will return to Texas with another opportunity to make a statement on the national stage early in the 2027 campaign. Facing the defending national champions along with two quality programs in UC Irvine and Kansas, the Frisco College Baseball Classic will serve as an early measuring stick for the Golden Eagles, who should be ranked in the Top 25 when the season begins.

Just like last year, the goal for these in-season tournaments will remain the same: to leave Texas with three wins and bring another trophy back to Baseburg.

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Dalton Trigg
DALTON TRIGG

Dalton Trigg is the Publisher and Managing Editor and Publisher of Southern Miss Golden Eagles On SI and hosts the Nasty Bunch & Beyond podcast. Trigg graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi’s College of Business and Economic Development with a bachelor’s degree in entrepreneurship in 2016. Trigg entered the sports journalism industry in 2017, covering the Dallas Mavericks for 247Sports. He then moved to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2019, where he continued to cover the Mavs until 2024. He also hosts the Mavs Step Back podcast, which was started in 2019. Trigg has been married to his high school / college sweetheart, Amy, who also graduated from Southern Miss, for nearly 10 years now. Outside of busy work lives, they enjoy traveling together, cheering on their Eags and Mavs, and spending valuable time with family, including their beloved eight-year-old rescue dog, Chance. You can find Trigg on all social media platforms, including X (formerly Twitter): @dalton_trigg.

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Josh House
JOSH HOUSE

Josh House serves as the Youth Minister at Heritage Church in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He has spent nearly two decades in full-time ministry, helping youth discover and deepen their relationship with Jesus while sharing His love with others. In his spare time, he also covers high school sports, community events, and Southern Miss athletics through photography and writing. He is a proud Mississippi native, a passionate supporter of the Pine Belt community, and a devoted Southern Miss Golden Eagles fan. He and his wife, Brittany, have two daughters. Follow him on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @joshhouse1987.