The evening of May 24, 2026, saw Troy and Southern Miss meet on the diamond at Dabos Park, a venue that witnessed a tightly contested contest that would ultimately tilt in favor of the visitors.
Southern Miss opened the scoring early, capitalizing on a timely swing that sent the ball over the fence and set the tone for a competitive matchup.
Key Moments
The pivotal moment came in the third inning when Troy’s Urban launched a solo homer, briefly narrowing the gap before Southern Miss answered with a fifth‑inning blast from Gillespie that cleared deep center field and drove in two runs.
A double by Smith in the same frame added momentum, but the decisive blow arrived later when Southern Miss’s Allen, who earned the win with a 7‑1 record, settled the game with a steady outing.
The final tally read 6‑2, with Southern Miss’s pitching staff holding Troy to just two runs while the offense amassed six, sealing a victory that moved the team to a 7‑1 record for the season.