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Southern Miss to host Tennessee for Super Regional

By: Frank Corder - June 6, 2023

(Photo from USM Baseball)

The Golden Eagles defeated Penn on Monday to win the Auburn Regional, setting up a matchup with the Tennessee Volunteers in Hattiesburg this weekend.

The Southern Miss baseball team isn’t ready to send their skipper on to retirement just yet.

Head Coach Scott Berry’s squad capped off a comeback weekend at the Auburn Regional after falling in game one, securing their spot in the Super Regional where the Golden Eagles will face the Tennessee Volunteers.

Berry announced earlier this season that he would be hanging up his cleats at the end of the 2023 campaign.

On Monday, Southern Miss was tied with the Penn Quakers at 5 all through 5 innings when the Golden Eagles’ bats came alive. With two men on base Dustin Dickerson blasted a three-run home run, his fourth of the Auburn Regional, to break a deadlocked score. USM never looked back and took the 11-7 championship victory over Penn at Plainsman Park.

It was announced Tuesday morning that Southern Miss will host the Super Regional in Hattiesburg, starting Saturday, June 10th through Monday, June 12th.

The Sun Belt Conference Champions are now 45-18 overall on the season.

Dickerson was named the NCAA Auburn Regional Most Outstanding Player. Auburn Regional All-Tournament Team members from Southern Miss were Pitcher Tanner Hall, Catcher Rodrigo Montenegro, 2nd Baseman Nick Monistere, 3rd Baseman Danny Lynch, Shortstop Dickerson, and Outfielder Carson Paetow.

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Frank Corder

For nearly two decades, Frank Corder has reported and offered analysis on government, public policy, elections, business and matters of faith. He is the Editor for Magnolia Tribune where he oversees the day-to-day content development. Frank’s interviews, articles, and columns have been syndicated throughout Mississippi as well as in various national publications. His resume includes appearances on the BBC, CBS News, ABC News, and Fox News, among others. Frank is a frequent analyst on radio and television, providing insight and commentary on the inner workings of the Magnolia State and beyond. During his career, Frank has interviewed government officials and candidates from City Halls to the White House, including Presidential candidates, White House officials, U.S. Senators, Congressmen, Cabinet Secretaries, and Governors. He previously hosted his own local radio and television programs and has managed private businesses in the financial, hospitality, and retail sectors. Frank has served his community as an elected City Councilman and as an Assistant/Acting City Manager. In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, he led the effort to plan Pascagoula's recovery and rebuilding which earned him recognition as Mississippi's Volunteer of the Year. Frank also led Pascagoula's municipal government out of a $14.5 million deficit, which the Mississippi State Auditor heralded as a model for other communities facing dire financial straits. As the president of the Pascagoula High School Quarterback Club, Frank has self-published "The Book of Pascagoula Football." He has been married for over 25 years and has two children, both of whom work in public education. Email Frank: frank@magnoliatribune.com