BILOXI, MS – The Nicholls State University baseball team will battle Southern Miss on Tuesday, March 17 as part of the Hancock Whitney Classic. Gates will open at 5 p.m. and first pitch from Kessler Federal Park will be at 6 p.m.
Tickets are now available through the Shuckers Box Office at Keesler Federal Park and Ticketmaster. Tickets start at $21 for students and Season Ticket Members in the reserved level, and $23 for the general public. Suites are also available for the game through the Biloxi Shuckers Sales Department. Fans are encouraged to get their tickets in advance to receive a discount, as prices will increase on the day of the game.
Nicholls trails the series against Southern Miss with an 8-3-1 record. Six of the last seven matchups between the two teams, dating back to 2015, have been played at a neutral site. The Colonels have won two of the last three meetings including the last two meetings in Biloxi.
"Hancock Whitney is honored to join with the Biloxi Shuckers in bringing the Hancock Whitney Classic to South Mississippi," Hancock Whitney Mississippi Gulf Coast President Brent Fairley said. "This exciting series spotlights some of college baseball's finest athletes at a marquee event that creates opportunities for fans to cheer their favorite teams and players while further strengthening Coastal Mississippi's vibrant economy and deep
sense of community."
Nicholls has advanced to the NCAA Regional in two of the last three seasons, including back-to-back Southland Conference Championships in 2023 and 2024. Last season the Colonels welcomed head coach
Brent Haring who went 17-32 overall including an 8-5 victory over nationally ranked Sothern Miss in Biloxi.
Nicholls head coach
Brent Haring is excited for his team playing on a bigger stage for more exposure.
"We are thrilled for the opportunity to play at Keesler Federal Ballpark. We would like to thank the Biloxi Shuckers and Southern Mississippi University Baseball and Coach Ostrander for the opportunity," Haring said. "Our players will relish the opportunity to play at such a beautiful facility with a great atmosphere against such a quality opponent. We are looking forward to March 17th."
