As Southern Miss has consistently been a baseball powerhouse, officials within the school’s athletic department are doing what they can to make sure it stays that way amid the ever-changing landscape of college athletics.

Athletic director Jeremy McClain announced Wednesday that a “Competitive Excellence Fee” will be tacked on to the 2026 baseball season ticket renewal process. The money will go directly toward student-athlete initiatives like scholarships and revenue sharing opportunities for baseball players.

“As the landscape of college athletics continues to change, it’s important that we continue finding innovative ways to provide the resources necessary for sustained success,” McClain stated in a release. “The Competitive Excellence Fee represents an investment in the future of Sou

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