An enthusiastic group of Southern Miss fans saw the men's basketball team off Tuesday for its opening-round game against Kansas State in the NCAA Basketball Team. The Golden Eagles meet the Wildcats at 11:40 a.m. Thursday in Pittsburgh, Pa.
The Golden Eagles stopped to mingle with fans before departing.
An enthusiastic crowd greeted the Eagles before they left for Pittsburgh.
Fans waited anxiously for the players to board a charter bus.
Players enjoyed a few moments with the kids before departing.
The Golden Eagles left Green Coliseum around 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
Players took a few moments to have their photos taken with young fans.
Handshakes were aplenty for the Eagles as they boarded the charter bus.
This marks the Eagles' first NCAA Tournament appearance since 1991.
Southern Miss departed Green Coliseum via charter bus.