University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Southern Miss Softball to Honor 1999 WCWS Team
3/28/2019 2:59:00 PM | Softball
Members of the 1999 Southern Miss softball team will be welcomed back to Hattiesburg for a 20-year reunion April 6th and 7th.
1999 Southern Miss Softball WCWS Team Reunion Registration Link (Former Players Only)
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The 1999 Southern Miss softball team will be welcomed back to campus for a 20-year reunion on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 when the Golden Eagles host the UTSA Roadrunners in a weekend series at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg.
Saturday's doubleheader between Southern Miss and UTSA will begin at 1:00 p.m. (CT) with game two to follow shortly after the conclusion of game one. The Golden Eagles and the Roadrunners will wrap up the series with a single-game series finale at 12:00 p.m. (CT) on Sunday.
The 1999 team finished the season with an overall record of 51-9 and earned a berth in the Women's College World Series, becoming the first team in school history to accomplish the feat. Even more impressive, is the fact that the team did it in its first year of being reinstated after softball was discontinued at Southern Miss following the 1992 season.
The road to the Women's College World Series did not come easy for the 1999 squad as they were assigned to the NCAA Regional hosted by #7 LSU in Baton Rouge, La. along with #12 Oregon State, #9 Oklahoma, Long Beach State and Southern University.
Southern Miss came out on top, winning the regional to advance to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla. In order to advance, Southern Miss notched two wins against Oregon State, one against Oklahoma and one against LSU.
The 1999 team featured three All-Americans and three of the best players to ever wear the Black and Gold; Courtney Blades, Amy Berman and Jen Ford.
Blades on returning to Hattiesburg for the 1999 WCWS team reunion
"I am thrilled to be returning to Hattiesburg for such a special occasion. Most of the athletes from the 1999 WCWS team will be in attendance as well as our manager and we could not be more excited to see each other but also to cheer on the Eagles to victory. We are looking forward to seeing everyone."
Promotional Lineup to honor the 1999 Southern Miss softball team
In addition to honoring the 1999 Southern Miss WCWS softball team, Southern Miss softball will also be taking part in the Stand Up to Caner initiative on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7.
Stand Up To Cancer promotions
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:00 a.m. (CT) - 5:00 p.m. (CT), by calling (800) 844-TICK (8425), online at SouthernMissTickets.com, or at the main gate of the Southern Miss Softball Complex on game day one hour prior to the first pitch.
The Southern Miss ticket office is now proud to offer the Family 4 Pack ticket package to fans which includes: four general admission tickets and a $10 concession stand voucher for only $25!
For all of the latest Southern Miss softball news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss softball Twitter account (@SouthernMissSB), Instagram account (@southernmisssb) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Softball).
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The 1999 Southern Miss softball team will be welcomed back to campus for a 20-year reunion on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7 when the Golden Eagles host the UTSA Roadrunners in a weekend series at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg.
Saturday's doubleheader between Southern Miss and UTSA will begin at 1:00 p.m. (CT) with game two to follow shortly after the conclusion of game one. The Golden Eagles and the Roadrunners will wrap up the series with a single-game series finale at 12:00 p.m. (CT) on Sunday.
The 1999 team finished the season with an overall record of 51-9 and earned a berth in the Women's College World Series, becoming the first team in school history to accomplish the feat. Even more impressive, is the fact that the team did it in its first year of being reinstated after softball was discontinued at Southern Miss following the 1992 season.
The road to the Women's College World Series did not come easy for the 1999 squad as they were assigned to the NCAA Regional hosted by #7 LSU in Baton Rouge, La. along with #12 Oregon State, #9 Oklahoma, Long Beach State and Southern University.
Southern Miss came out on top, winning the regional to advance to the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, Okla. In order to advance, Southern Miss notched two wins against Oregon State, one against Oklahoma and one against LSU.
The 1999 team featured three All-Americans and three of the best players to ever wear the Black and Gold; Courtney Blades, Amy Berman and Jen Ford.
Blades on returning to Hattiesburg for the 1999 WCWS team reunion
"I am thrilled to be returning to Hattiesburg for such a special occasion. Most of the athletes from the 1999 WCWS team will be in attendance as well as our manager and we could not be more excited to see each other but also to cheer on the Eagles to victory. We are looking forward to seeing everyone."
Promotional Lineup to honor the 1999 Southern Miss softball team
- Commemorative 1999 team mini posters will be handed out at the gate to fans while supplies last.
- Members of the 1999 team will throw out the first pitch on both Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7.
- A postgame autograph session with members of the 1999 team is scheduled for Sunday, April 7 following the conclusion of the series finale between Southern Miss and UTSA. All fans are welcome to take part.
In addition to honoring the 1999 Southern Miss WCWS softball team, Southern Miss softball will also be taking part in the Stand Up to Caner initiative on Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7.
Stand Up To Cancer promotions
- Fans will receive a Stand Up To Cancer rally towel while supplies last. The rally towels will feature a write-in-box and fans will be able to write in the names of their loved ones who have or who are currently battling cancer.
- Stickers of various colors that represent different types of cancer will be handed out to fans at the gate so that they may be worn in support of those who have fought or who are currently fighting the disease.
Fans can purchase tickets by visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:00 a.m. (CT) - 5:00 p.m. (CT), by calling (800) 844-TICK (8425), online at SouthernMissTickets.com, or at the main gate of the Southern Miss Softball Complex on game day one hour prior to the first pitch.
The Southern Miss ticket office is now proud to offer the Family 4 Pack ticket package to fans which includes: four general admission tickets and a $10 concession stand voucher for only $25!
For all of the latest Southern Miss softball news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss softball Twitter account (@SouthernMissSB), Instagram account (@southernmisssb) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Softball).
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