Sunday, March 1
Montgomery, Ala.
9:00 AM
Southern Miss
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Southern Miss
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Softball Splits Games on Final Day of Alabama State Tournament
3/1/2020 9:17:00 PM | Softball
Box Score 1Box Score 2Southern Miss vs. Mercer (Box Score)Southern Miss vs. Alabama State (Box Score)
The Golden Eagles posted a 2-2 record in the tournament.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. –The Southern Miss softball team (12-6) split games against Mercer (9-12) and Alabama State (7-13) on the final day of the Alabama State Tournament held at the Barbara Williams Softball Complex in Montgomery, Ala.
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Southern Miss fell to Mercer 5-2 in its first game of the day, and then bounced back by capturing a 10-2 victory over Alabama State in its second game of the day.
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Game 1 – Southern Miss 2, Mercer 5
Senior shortstop Lacey Sumerlin manufactured Southern Miss' runs in the contest. Sumerlin put Southern Miss on top 2-1 in the bottom of the first inning after smashing a two-run home run over the left field fence. The Mobile, Ala. native went two-for-two in the game with a run scored, two runs batted in, a home run, and two walks.
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Senior right-handed pitcher Bailie Springfield and sophomore right-handed pitchers Kaylan Ladner and Makenna Pierce all saw action in the game.
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Springfield earned the start and pitched 2.0 innings before Ladner took over in relief. In 2.0 innings pitched, Springfield allowed six hits, three runs (all earned), and struck out one.
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After entering the game in relief in the top of the third inning, Ladner tossed 4.0 innings and surrendered four hits, two runs, and logged four strikeouts.
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Pierce came on in the top of the seventh inning in relief of Ladner, and retired the side in order.
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Mercer starting pitcher Amber Byrd (4-3) was credited with the win and Springfield (3-1) suffered her first loss of the season.
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Game Notes
T1 | Allie Jones gave Mercer the early lead after sending a double to right center that scored Danielle Castleberry (Southern Miss – 0, Mercer – 1).
B1 | Sumerlin put the Golden Eagles in front with a two-run home run to left field. Sophomore left fielder Madison Rayner was the Golden Eagle on base when Sumerlin hit the home run (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 1).
T2 | Sarah Taylor tied things up with a solo home run to center field (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 2).
T2 | Micayla Rood singled to right field, scoring Kenlie Harvey (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 3).
T5 | Rood and Jones both scored on a Southern Miss throwing error (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 5).
Game 2 – Southern Miss 10, Alabama State 2
The Golden Eagles' bats came to life in their second game of the day, cranking out a total of 10 hits.
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Rayner, freshman catcher Hannah Borden and junior third baseman Alyssa "Tata" Davis provided the bulk of Southern Miss' offense in the contest.
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At the plate, Rayner went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two runs batted in, and a home run.
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Borden went two-for-three with a run scored, three runs batted in, and a double.
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Davis finished the game having gone one-for-three with a run scored, three runs batted in, and a triple.
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Freshman right-handed pitcher Savanna Wood earned the start in the circle for Southern Miss and pitched all five innings. Wood showed good command as she kept the Alabama State batters off balance for most of the game. The Skipperville, Ala. native allowed four hits, two runs (both earned), issued three walks, and tallied three strikeouts.
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Wood (4-1) earned the win and Alabama State starter Justine Jean (1-4) took the loss.
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Game Notes
T1 | Borden doubled ripped a two-run double to center field that plated Rayner and redshirt sophomore right fielder Kaley Fruge (Southern Miss – 2, Alabama State – 0).
T2 | Borden reached on an infield single and junior first baseman Karley Nichols scored (Southern Miss – 3, Alabama State – 0).
T2 | Rayner scored on a wild pitch (Southern Miss – 4, Alabama State – 0).
T2 | Davis tripled, and then scored on an Alabama State throwing error. Davis' triple drove in Sumerlin, Borden and Brown (Southern Miss – 8, Alabama State – 0).
T5 | Rayner hit a two-run home run over the fence in left center. Redshirt junior second baseman Heather Hill was on base when Rayner homered. (Southern Miss – 10, Alabama State – 0).
B5 | Alexis Sydnor singled to left center and Jamaica Flowers scored (Southern Miss – 10, Alabama State – 1).
B5 | Kindall DeRamus scored when Sydnor got caught attempting to steal second base (Southern Miss – 10, Alabama State – 2).
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Next Game
Southern Miss will be back in action on Wednesday (Mar. 4) when they host Alabama State in a single-game matchup at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
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Game Promotions
Wednesday night's game will feature Disney Day, Bingo Night, and Faculty & Staff Appreciation.
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Disney Day – The game will feature a kids Disney costume contest. In addition, all Southern Miss players will have Disney themed walk-up songs and Disney themed music will be played throughout the game.
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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*
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Faculty & Staff Appreciation – Current and retired Southern Miss faculty and staff members are eligible to receive two FREE general admission tickets to the game.
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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 game 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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Southern Miss fell to Mercer 5-2 in its first game of the day, and then bounced back by capturing a 10-2 victory over Alabama State in its second game of the day.
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Game 1 – Southern Miss 2, Mercer 5
Senior shortstop Lacey Sumerlin manufactured Southern Miss' runs in the contest. Sumerlin put Southern Miss on top 2-1 in the bottom of the first inning after smashing a two-run home run over the left field fence. The Mobile, Ala. native went two-for-two in the game with a run scored, two runs batted in, a home run, and two walks.
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Senior right-handed pitcher Bailie Springfield and sophomore right-handed pitchers Kaylan Ladner and Makenna Pierce all saw action in the game.
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Springfield earned the start and pitched 2.0 innings before Ladner took over in relief. In 2.0 innings pitched, Springfield allowed six hits, three runs (all earned), and struck out one.
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After entering the game in relief in the top of the third inning, Ladner tossed 4.0 innings and surrendered four hits, two runs, and logged four strikeouts.
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Pierce came on in the top of the seventh inning in relief of Ladner, and retired the side in order.
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Mercer starting pitcher Amber Byrd (4-3) was credited with the win and Springfield (3-1) suffered her first loss of the season.
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Game Notes
- Sumerlin recorded multiple hits and RBIs in the game.
- Sumerlin's home run in the bottom of the first inning marked her second home run of the 2020 season.
T1 | Allie Jones gave Mercer the early lead after sending a double to right center that scored Danielle Castleberry (Southern Miss – 0, Mercer – 1).
B1 | Sumerlin put the Golden Eagles in front with a two-run home run to left field. Sophomore left fielder Madison Rayner was the Golden Eagle on base when Sumerlin hit the home run (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 1).
T2 | Sarah Taylor tied things up with a solo home run to center field (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 2).
T2 | Micayla Rood singled to right field, scoring Kenlie Harvey (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 3).
T5 | Rood and Jones both scored on a Southern Miss throwing error (Southern Miss – 2, Mercer – 5).
Game 2 – Southern Miss 10, Alabama State 2
The Golden Eagles' bats came to life in their second game of the day, cranking out a total of 10 hits.
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Rayner, freshman catcher Hannah Borden and junior third baseman Alyssa "Tata" Davis provided the bulk of Southern Miss' offense in the contest.
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At the plate, Rayner went 3-for-4 with three runs scored, two runs batted in, and a home run.
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Borden went two-for-three with a run scored, three runs batted in, and a double.
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Davis finished the game having gone one-for-three with a run scored, three runs batted in, and a triple.
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Freshman right-handed pitcher Savanna Wood earned the start in the circle for Southern Miss and pitched all five innings. Wood showed good command as she kept the Alabama State batters off balance for most of the game. The Skipperville, Ala. native allowed four hits, two runs (both earned), issued three walks, and tallied three strikeouts.
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Wood (4-1) earned the win and Alabama State starter Justine Jean (1-4) took the loss.
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Game Notes
- Sumerlin collected her team best ninth double of the season after lacing a leadoff double to left center in the top of the fourth inning.
- Davis tripled in the top of the second inning, marking her second triple this season.
- Davis posted her sixth multi-RBI game this season. Davis is now tied with Borden for the most multi-RBI games produced by a Southern Miss player in 2020.
- Rayner collected her second home run of the season after belting a two-run shot to left center in the top of the fifth inning.
- Rayner extended her hitting streak to 10 games, which is currently the longest active hitting streak on the Golden Eagles' squad.
- Rayner registered her seventh multi-hit game of the season. Rayner's seven multi-hit games are the most multi-hit games recorded by any player on the Southern Miss' roster in 2020.
- Rayner recorded her first multi-RBI game of the season.
- Rayner extended her on-base streak to 12 games, currently marking the longest on-base streak on the Southern Miss team.
- Wood picked up her fourth win of the season. Wood's four wins are currently the most wins recorded by anyone on the Southern Miss pitching staff this season.
T1 | Borden doubled ripped a two-run double to center field that plated Rayner and redshirt sophomore right fielder Kaley Fruge (Southern Miss – 2, Alabama State – 0).
T2 | Borden reached on an infield single and junior first baseman Karley Nichols scored (Southern Miss – 3, Alabama State – 0).
T2 | Rayner scored on a wild pitch (Southern Miss – 4, Alabama State – 0).
T2 | Davis tripled, and then scored on an Alabama State throwing error. Davis' triple drove in Sumerlin, Borden and Brown (Southern Miss – 8, Alabama State – 0).
T5 | Rayner hit a two-run home run over the fence in left center. Redshirt junior second baseman Heather Hill was on base when Rayner homered. (Southern Miss – 10, Alabama State – 0).
B5 | Alexis Sydnor singled to left center and Jamaica Flowers scored (Southern Miss – 10, Alabama State – 1).
B5 | Kindall DeRamus scored when Sydnor got caught attempting to steal second base (Southern Miss – 10, Alabama State – 2).
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Next Game
Southern Miss will be back in action on Wednesday (Mar. 4) when they host Alabama State in a single-game matchup at the Southern Miss Softball Complex in Hattiesburg. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m.
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Game Promotions
Wednesday night's game will feature Disney Day, Bingo Night, and Faculty & Staff Appreciation.
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Disney Day – The game will feature a kids Disney costume contest. In addition, all Southern Miss players will have Disney themed walk-up songs and Disney themed music will be played throughout the game.
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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*
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Faculty & Staff Appreciation – Current and retired Southern Miss faculty and staff members are eligible to receive two FREE general admission tickets to the game.
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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 game 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: Wood, Savanna (4-1)
L: Jean, Justine (1-4)
Batting:
2B: Sumerlin, Lacey 1 ; Borden, Hannah 1
3B: Davis, Tata 1
HR: Rayner, Madison 1
RBI: Rayner, Madison 2 ; Borden, Hannah 3 ; Davis, Tata 3
Base Running:
RUNS: Rayner, Madison 3 ; Fruge, Kaley 1 ; Sumerlin, Lacey 1 ; Borden, Hannah 1 ; Brown, Destini 1 ; Davis, Tata 1 ; Hill, Heather 1 ; Nichols, Karley 1
HBP: Brown, Destini 1
Batting:
RBI: Sydnor, Alexis 1
Base Running:
RUNS: DeRamus, Kindall 1 ; Flowers, Jamaica 1
CS: Sydnor, Alexis 1
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AB
3
R
1
H
1
RBI
3
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