The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns baseball team is set to face the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles in the Sun Belt Conference Championship game on May 24, 2023, at Dabos Field in Montgomery, Alabama. This marks the Cajuns' third championship appearance in five years, having fought hard to defeat Texas State twice to reach this stage. Coach Matt Deggs emphasized the team's resilience, stating, "You’re never out of a fight man, and that’s our big thing." In the championship game, the Cajuns will have to manage their pitching staff carefully, as their bullpen is limited after the previous matches. The game began with a challenging start for Louisiana, as senior pitcher Andrew Herrmann gave up a lead-off home run to Southern Miss's Seth Smith, setting a tough tone early on. The matchup is critical, with the Cajuns needing to rally against a strong Southern Miss team that has already played in the tournament. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+ and is expected to be affected by cloudy weather with a chance of thunderstorms.