Southern Miss survives rain‑delayed marathon to reach Sun Belt semifinals
Southern Miss edged Georgia State 7‑6 after a 5.5‑hour game with a 2‑hour, 20‑minute weather delay, extending their winning streak to ten.
May 21, 2026
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Southern Miss edged Georgia State 7‑6 after a 5.5‑hour game with a 2‑hour, 20‑minute weather delay, extending their winning streak to ten.

Georgia State’s baseball team dropped a 12‑2 decision to Appalachian State on Thursday, with Hunter Carlson driving in two runs. Appalachian State surged with seven runs in the ninth, including a grand slam.

With a strong lineup led by Steven Smith and Gage Peterson, App State looks to lock in a top six seed in the Sun Belt tournament as they face Georgia State in Atlanta. The series carries major implications for both teams' postseason hopes.