Softball Falls to McNeese State, 4-1

Tuesday, February 25

Hattiesburg, Miss.

6:00 PM

Southern Miss

8-4

McNeese State

14-2

McNeese State

Southern Miss

Softball Falls to McNeese State, 4-1

2/25/2020 11:23:00 PM | Softball

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The Golden Eagles are now 8-4 on the season.

HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Southern Miss softball team (8-4) fell to McNeese State (14-2) on Tuesday night at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg.

McNeese State used eight hits and two Southern Miss errors to produce its four runs in the game.

Sophomore left fielder Madison Rayner, junior center fielder Destini Brown and junior third baseman Alyssa "Tata" Davis each recorded a hit in the contest for Southern Miss.

Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kaylan Ladner drew the start in the circle for the Golden Eagles and pitched 3.1 innings. In 3.1 innings pitched, Ladner allowed five hits, two runs, one earned run, issued one walk and struck out three.

Sophomore right-hander Makenna Pierce and freshman right-hander Savanna Wood made relief appearances in the contest.

Pierce entered the game in the top of the third inning and pitched 2.2 innings of relief. The Daphne, Ala. native allowed two hits, two runs, one earned run, issued one walk and struck out one.

Wood entered the game in the top of the seventh inning, allowed one hit and did not surrender any runs or walks.

Ladner (2-2) suffered the loss and McNeese State starting pitcher Saleen Flores (5-1) earned the win. McNeese State reliever Alexsandra Flores was credited with the save.

Game Notes

Southern Miss freshman catcher Hannah Borden extended her on-base streak to 12 games. Borden's 12-game on-base streak is currently the longest on-base streak for any active Southern Miss player.
Borden also registered a walk in the game and currently ranks as Southern Miss' team leader in walks with a total of 12 for the season.
Davis improved her current hitting streak to six games, marking the longest active hitting streak on the Golden Eagles' squad.

Scoring Summary

T1 | Caylon Brabham scored from third base when Alexandria Saldivar was caught attempting to steal second (McNeese State – 1, Southern Miss – 0).
B3 | Karley Nichols scored after Lacey Sumerlin reached base on a McNeese State error (Southern Miss – 1, McNeese State – 1).
T4 | An RBI double down the right field line by Alayis Seneca allowed Jil Poullard to cross the plate (McNeese State – 2, Southern Miss - 1).
T4 | Cori McCrary scored after a Southern Miss error allowed Rebekah DiLavore to reach base (McNeese State – 3, Southern Miss – 1).
T7 | McNeese State added an insurance run after McCrary hit a solo home run over the right field wall (McNeese State – 4, Southern Miss – 1).

Next Game
The Golden Eagles will be back in action tomorrow when they host the Alcorn State Lady Braves in a doubleheader. Game one is set to begin at 4:00 p.m. and game two is scheduled for a 6:00 p.m. start.

Tomorrow's doubleheader against Alcorn State was originally scheduled to be played last Wednesday (Feb. 19), but was postponed due to inclement weather.

Game Promotions
Wednesday night's doubleheader against Alcorn State will feature Youth Team Night and Bingo Night.

Youth Team Night

Youth softball teams with players in 8^th grade and below can submit a roster and receive FREE general admission tickets for players and coaches.

Bingo Night

Fans of all ages can grab a bingo card upon entering the stadium if they wish to participate, and multiple winners will take home a prize.

*Bingo Night will take place during every home midweek game*

Game Info
Southern Miss' doubleheader versus Alcorn State will be streamed on C-USA TV and SIDEARM live stats will also be provided. The Voice of Southern Miss softball, Jason Baker, will be on the call for the Southern Miss Sports Network from Learfield IMG College on 92.7 The Score FM. Mackenzie Hamilton will provide color commentary for the broadcast. After the doubleheader, a full recap of both games will be posted to SouthernMiss.com along with final stats.

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.

*All game times are listed in Central Time (CT)*

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).