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Southern Miss Golden Eagles
University University of Southern Mississippi
Conference Conference USA
CCSA (beach volleyball)
NCAA Division I FBS
Athletic director Jeremy McClain
Location Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Varsity teams 17
Football stadium M.M. Roberts Stadium
Basketball arena Reed Green Coliseum
Baseball stadium Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field
Other arenas Southern Miss Softball Complex
Marshall Bell Track & Field and Soccer Complex
Mascot Seymour d'Campus
Nickname Golden Eagles
Fight song Southern to the Top
Colors Black and Gold
         

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are the sports teams that represent the University of Southern Mississippi. This university is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. The Golden Eagles are part of the NCAA Division I, which is the highest level of college sports in the United States.


What Sports Do They Play?

The Southern Miss Golden Eagles compete in many different sports. For men, they have teams in football, basketball, and baseball. For women, they play sports like softball, which is similar to baseball. They also have a beach volleyball team that competes in a special conference called the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association (CCSA).

Their Home Fields

The Golden Eagles play their games in several cool places. Their football team plays at M.M. Roberts Stadium. For basketball, they play inside Reed Green Coliseum. The baseball team hits home runs at Pete Taylor Park/Hill Denson Field. The softball team has its own place called the Southern Miss Softball Complex.

Meet the Mascot: Seymour d'Campus

The official mascot for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles is named Seymour d'Campus. Seymour is a Golden eagle, which is a large and powerful bird. Mascots like Seymour help cheer on the teams and get the fans excited during games!

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