On the outskirts of Ole Miss’ main campus lies a gem hidden in the collegiate softball world, one that is home to the No. 24 Rebels.
Having only founded a fast-pitch program in 1997, the women in red and blue continue to rise in the rankings. Coming off of a 2016 campaign that shattered attendance records and ended with the team’s first ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament, the 2017 season is off to a 22-10 start.
Even for winning programs, women’s sports often have a tough time drawing as large a crowd as their male counterparts – Rebel softball being the exception, thanks in large part to the Left Field Hecklers.