Southern Miss Baseball began its much anticipated season last week after a 348-day hiatus, winning two of three games against Northwestern State.
The Golden Eagles’ pitching staff shone throughout the series, recording 45 strikeouts in three games.
Game One
Hunter Stanley, in his first start at Southern Miss, recorded 13 strikeouts, breaking the record for most strikeouts in an opening game over Head Coach Scott Berry’s 12-year tenure.
“It’s an honor to be the opening day starter. […] I was nervous going in,” Stanley said. “I’ve started a lot in my career before, but obviously my first start for Southern Miss [is different].