Virginia baseball triumphed over Southern Miss with a thrilling 15-11 win in extra innings, ensuring their continuation in the Hattiesburg regional. Head coach Chris Pollard opened his post-game remarks with an apology to Southern Miss for the ejections of two players, highlighting the importance of maintaining composure in emotionally charged environments. Pollard noted that he challenged his team to respond after a disappointing performance the previous day, and they did so with resilience. He praised AJ Gracia, who made history as the first UVA player to record five hits in an NCAA tournament game, and acknowledged Zach Jackson's growth as a player. Pollard discussed the impact of the ejections on their pitching strategy and confirmed that the team would take a staff approach for their next game, assessing player conditions to ensure readiness. Overall, Pollard expressed pride in his team's performance and the unique atmosphere of the game, marking it as one of the best he has experienced in his long coaching career.