Sunday, February 23
Conway, Ark.
9:00 AM
Southern Miss
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13
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Morehead State
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Morehead State
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Southern Miss
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Softball Sweeps Michelle Short Memorial Classic With Wins Over Morehead State and Central Arkansas on Sunday
2/23/2020 11:26:00 PM | Softball
Box Score 1Box Score 2Southern Miss vs. Morehead State (Box Score)Southern Miss vs. Central Arkansas (Box Score)
The Golden Eagles amassed a total of 55 runs in the tournament.
CONWAY, Ark. – The Southern Miss softball team (8-3) finished its stint in the Michelle Short Memorial Classic by capturing victories against Morehead State (3-5) and Central Arkansas (10-5) on Sunday. Southern Miss took a 13-2 decision against Morehead State in its first game of the day and a 7-4 decision against Central Arkansas in its final game of the tournament.
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Over the course of the tournament, Southern Miss outscored its opponents 55-14.
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Southern Miss defeated Morehead state in five innings due to the run rule, marking its fourth run-rule victory of the weekend.
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Redshirt junior outfielder Amber Pack paved the way for Southern Miss against Morehead State, going 4-for-4 with two home runs, seven RBIs and two runs scored. Pack provided the final blow with a game-ending grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning.
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As a team, Southern Miss banged the ball around the park in the contest with seven different Golden Eagles registering at least on hit.
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In the circle, sophomore right-handed pitcher Kaylan Ladner (2-1) provided the Golden Eagles with a quality start. The Kiln, Miss native went the distance and earned her second win of the season. In five innings pitched, Ladner surrendered five hits, two runs, one earned run, issued one walk and struck out seven.
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Morehead State starting pitcher Randi Hamilton (2-1) suffered the loss.
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Game Notes (vs. Morehead State)
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Southern Miss jumped out to a 4-0 lead over Central Arkansas in the top of the first inning and never looked back.
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Davis led the Golden Eagles' offense in the contest, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBIs and a run scored.
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Once again, seven different Golden Eagles contributed to Southern Miss' offense.
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Freshman right-handed pitcher Savanna Wood (3-1) drew the start in the circle for the Golden Eagles. In 6.2 innings pitched, Wood allowed six hits, four runs, three earned runs, issued two walks and struck out five en route to securing her third victory of the season.
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Sophomore right-handed pitcher Makenna Pierce entered the game in the bottom of the seventh inning and secured the final out. In the four batters that she faced, Pierce issued one walk and notched one strikeout. She did not allow any runs.
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Central Arkansas starting pitcher Kayla Beaver (4-1) was saddled with the loss.
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Game Notes (vs. Central Arkansas)
Southern Miss will return to action on Tuesday (Feb. 25) when they host McNeese State at 6:00 p.m. at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg.
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Promotions
Tuesday night's game will feature Mardi Gras, a King Cake Walk and $2 Tuesday.
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Mardi Gras – FREE beads will be given away while supplies last and all in-game promotions will be Mardi Gras themed.Â
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King Cake Walk – After entering the stadium, fans of all ages can enter a drawing for a chance to participate in the King Cake Walk which will take place on the field in the middle of the third inning. Three lucky winners will each take home their very own king cake.
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$2 Tuesday – General admission tickets will be sold for $2 each.
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Ticket Info
Fans can purchase tickets to all home Southern Miss softball games by visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., by calling (800) 844-TICK (8425), online at SouthernMissTickets.com, or at the main gate of the Southern Miss Softball Complex on game day one hour prior to the first pitch.
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*All times are listed in Central Time (CT)*
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For all of the latest Southern Miss softball news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss softball Twitter account (@SouthernMissSB), Instagram account (@southernmisssb) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Softball).
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Over the course of the tournament, Southern Miss outscored its opponents 55-14.
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Southern Miss defeated Morehead state in five innings due to the run rule, marking its fourth run-rule victory of the weekend.
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Redshirt junior outfielder Amber Pack paved the way for Southern Miss against Morehead State, going 4-for-4 with two home runs, seven RBIs and two runs scored. Pack provided the final blow with a game-ending grand slam in the bottom of the fifth inning.
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As a team, Southern Miss banged the ball around the park in the contest with seven different Golden Eagles registering at least on hit.
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In the circle, sophomore right-handed pitcher Kaylan Ladner (2-1) provided the Golden Eagles with a quality start. The Kiln, Miss native went the distance and earned her second win of the season. In five innings pitched, Ladner surrendered five hits, two runs, one earned run, issued one walk and struck out seven.
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Morehead State starting pitcher Randi Hamilton (2-1) suffered the loss.
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Game Notes (vs. Morehead State)
- Senior shortstop Lacey Sumerlin logged her first home run of the season after launching a two-run shot over the left field fence in the bottom of the third inning.
- Sumerlin is the fifth Golden Eagle to belt a home run this season.
- Pack's fifth inning grand slam marked the first grand slam of her Southern Miss career.
- Pack joins Destini Brown as the only other Southern Miss player to hit a grand slam this season.
- Pack recorded her first multi-home run game as a Golden Eagle.
- Pack's four hits and seven RBIs both mark new single-game Southern Miss career-highs for the Brandon, Miss native.
- Ladner's seven strikeouts ties her single-game Southern Miss career-high.
- Rayner, Sumerlin and Pack all recorded multiple hits in the game.
- B1 | Pack singled to center field and sophomore left fielder Madison Rayner scored (Southern Miss – 1, Morehead State – 0).
- B3 | Sumerlin homered to left field. Rayner was the Golden Eagle aboard when Sumerlin launched the two-run shot (Southern Miss – 3, Morehead State – 0).
- B3 | Pack hammered a two-run home run to center field. Aside from Pack, freshman catcher Hannah Borden crossed the plate on the home run (Southern Miss – 5, Morehead State – 0).
- B3 | Junior center fielder Destini Brown scored on a wild pitch (Southern Miss – 6, Morehead State – 0).
- B3 | Junior first baseman Karley Nichols singled to center field, scoring junior third baseman Alyssa "Tata" Davis (Southern Miss – 7, Morehead State – 0).
- T4 | Alexis Strother recorded a solo home run to left center (Southern Miss – 7, Morehead State – 1).
- B4 | Brown ripped a double to right center and Borden scored (Southern Miss – 8, Morehead State – 1).
- T5 | Brianna Walker got caught in a run-down, but Madeline Gailor scored before the out was recorded (Southern Miss – 8, Morehead State – 2).
- B5 | Sumerlin laced a single to right center that drove in Rayner (Southern Miss – 9, Morehead State – 2).
- B5 | Pack smacked a grand slam that ended the game due to the run-rule. Freshman utility player Caroline Worrell, Sumerlin and Borden were the Southern Miss players on base when Pack hit the grand slam (Southern Miss – 13, Morehead State – 2).
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Southern Miss jumped out to a 4-0 lead over Central Arkansas in the top of the first inning and never looked back.
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Davis led the Golden Eagles' offense in the contest, going 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBIs and a run scored.
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Once again, seven different Golden Eagles contributed to Southern Miss' offense.
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Freshman right-handed pitcher Savanna Wood (3-1) drew the start in the circle for the Golden Eagles. In 6.2 innings pitched, Wood allowed six hits, four runs, three earned runs, issued two walks and struck out five en route to securing her third victory of the season.
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Sophomore right-handed pitcher Makenna Pierce entered the game in the bottom of the seventh inning and secured the final out. In the four batters that she faced, Pierce issued one walk and notched one strikeout. She did not allow any runs.
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Central Arkansas starting pitcher Kayla Beaver (4-1) was saddled with the loss.
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Game Notes (vs. Central Arkansas)
- Rayner, Sumerlin and Davis all recorded multiple hits in the game.
- Pack tallied her eighth RBI of the day after logging an RBI single in the top of the first inning.
- Wood now leads the Golden Eagles' pitching staff with three wins on the season.
- T1 | Pack singled and advanced to second on a throwing error. Rayner and freshman second baseman Maddie Vasquez both scored. (Southern Miss – 2, Central Arkansas – 0).
- T1 | Sumerlin scored on a wild pitch (Southern Miss – 3, Central Arkansas – 0).
- T1 | Davis doubled to right field and Pack crossed the plate (Southern Miss – 4, Central Arkansas – 0).
- T3 | Davis drilled a two-run home run to left center, plating Borden and herself (Southern Miss – 6, Central Arkansas – 0).
- T3 | Rayner singled to third base and Nichols scored (Southern Miss – 7, Central Arkansas – 0).
- B6 | Kaylyn Shepherd lifted a sacrifice fly to right field that scored Kayla Crutchmer (Southern Miss – 7, Central Arkansas – 1).
- B7 | Jenna Wildeman doubled down the left field line, scoring Reagan Sperling (Southern Miss – 7, Central Arkansas – 2).
- B7 | Crutchmer doubled down the left field line and Wildeman scored (Southern Miss – 7, Central Arkansas – 3).
- B7 | Crutchmer scored on a Southern Miss error (Southern Miss – 7, Central Arkansas – 4). Â
Southern Miss will return to action on Tuesday (Feb. 25) when they host McNeese State at 6:00 p.m. at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg.
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Promotions
Tuesday night's game will feature Mardi Gras, a King Cake Walk and $2 Tuesday.
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Mardi Gras – FREE beads will be given away while supplies last and all in-game promotions will be Mardi Gras themed.Â
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King Cake Walk – After entering the stadium, fans of all ages can enter a drawing for a chance to participate in the King Cake Walk which will take place on the field in the middle of the third inning. Three lucky winners will each take home their very own king cake.
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$2 Tuesday – General admission tickets will be sold for $2 each.
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Ticket Info
Fans can purchase tickets to all home Southern Miss softball games by visiting the Pat Ferlise Ticket Office Monday-Friday from the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., by calling (800) 844-TICK (8425), online at SouthernMissTickets.com, or at the main gate of the Southern Miss Softball Complex on game day one hour prior to the first pitch.
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*All times are listed in Central Time (CT)*
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For all of the latest Southern Miss softball news, fans can follow the official Southern Miss softball Twitter account (@SouthernMissSB), Instagram account (@southernmisssb) and Facebook account (Southern Miss Softball).
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Ladner, Kaylan (2-1)
L: HAMILTON, R. (2-1)
Batting:
2B: ROSE, P. 1
HR: STROTHER, A. 1
RBI: STROTHER, A. 1
Base Running:
RUNS: STROTHER, A. 1 ; GAILOR, M. 1
Batting:
2B: Rayner, Madison 1 ; Brown, Destini 1
HR: Sumerlin, Lacey 1 ; Pack, Amber 2
RBI: Sumerlin, Lacey 3 ; Pack, Amber 7 ; Brown, Destini 1 ; Nichols, Karley 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Rayner, Madison 3 ; Worrell, Caroline 1 ; Sumerlin, Lacey 2 ; Borden, Hannah 3 ; Pack, Amber 2 ; Brown, Destini 1 ; Davis, Tata 1
SB: Rayner, Madison 1 ; Brown, Destini 1 ; Davis, Tata 1
CS: Davis, Tata 1
HBP: Vasquez, Maddie 1
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RBI
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AB
4
R
2
H
2
RBI
3
AB
2
R
1
H
1
RBI
1
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