Southern Miss' Tucker Stockman had an inkling he would have a chance to be his team’s hero in the NCAA regional elimination game vs Alabama.

Miami, which knocked off Alabama 5-3, gets Columbia in the winner's bracket at 8 p.m. Southern Miss finds itself in the unenviable position due in large part to suspect pitching and a feeble offense.

Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White will miss Thursday’s game against the Golden State Valkyries in San Francisco for personal reasons.