In its 14th season under head coach Thad Vann, the team compiled a 9–1 record, outscored opponents by a total of 258 to 63, and was recognized as the UPI small college national champion.
The team's only setback was an 8–6 loss to Memphis State.
[1] Harold Hays and Johnny Sklopan were the team captains.
The team played its home games at Faulkner Field in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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