SURGING: Southern Miss Golden Eagles Close Gap and SHOCK Sun Belt as Coastal Carolina Slips

The Locked On Sun Belt podcast breaks down the final week of the Sun Belt Conference baseball season, highlighting a dramatic shift in momentum as Southern Miss surges into contention. After a rocky start, the Golden Eagles have won 11 of their last 12 Sun Belt games, closing to within one game of Coastal Carolina for the regular season title. Coastal Carolina, once dominant, has faltered recently, losing key series and showing inconsistent pitching, particularly from Cam Flukie. Meanwhile, Texas State has made a surprising comeback with a sweep of Arkansas State, improving their RPI and positioning themselves for an at-large NCAA tournament berth. The Cajuns, despite a loss to UNO that hurt their RPI, remain in contention and must win two out of three against Coastal Carolina to stay alive. With multiple teams tied for playoff spots, tiebreakers and head-to-head records will be crucial. The episode also touches on NCAA tournament implications, noting that three Sun Belt teams—Marshall, Texas State, and South Alabama—earned bids, while ULM, the regular season champion, was left out despite a strong season.