Baseball games will look a lot different in Hattiesburg this spring.
With the completion of Pete Taylor Park Field Project, Southern Miss is set to play this season on its new turf surface. The Golden Eagles previously played on a traditional grass and dirt field.
The first official day of practice was on Friday. The Golden Eagles start the season at home Feb. 14 against Murray State.
"We've been in the top 20 in total attendance for over 20 years now," Southern Miss head baseball coach Scott Berry said. "Our fan base is very passionate just like all of the fan bases in the state of Mississippi.