Southern Miss Falls in Opening Game of Hattiesburg Regional
Southern Miss entered the Hattiesburg Regional on Monday night facing Little Rock, and the contest quickly proved to be a tightly contested affair.
Little Rock’s Ninth‑Inning Rally
Little Rock’s ninth‑inning rally saw the team erase a 4‑3 deficit, plating four runs to pull ahead 7‑4.
The comeback was fueled by timely hitting and aggressive base running, shifting momentum in the visitors’ favor.
Power Surge from the Plate
Southern Miss answered with home runs from Joey Urban and Davis Gillespie, each clearing the fence and keeping the game within reach.
Nolan Freund and Blake Simpson added key hits that sustained the offense, but the pitching staff could not hold the lead.
Pitching Performance
Reliever Colby Allen surrendered five runs on seven hits over 3 ⅓ innings, while starter Camden Clark worked 5 ⅓ innings, allowing just two runs before the bullpen faltered.
A Historic Program
Despite the loss, Southern Miss looks to add another regional title to its résumé; the program has captured three regional championships in 2009, 2022 and 2023.
Next Matchup
The Golden Eagles will next meet the winner of the Virginia versus Jacksonville State matchup on May 30 at 3 p.m., a game that could determine their path to the Super Regionals.