University of Southern Mississippi Athletics
Saturday, March 7
Hattiesburg, Miss.
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Softball Wins Series Against Jacksonville State
3/7/2020 9:27:00 PM | Softball
Freshman catcher Hannah Borden led the Golden Eagles offense on Saturday.
HATTIESBURG, Miss. – The Southern Miss softball team (14-7) split Saturday's doubleheader against Jacksonville State (11-9) at the Southern Miss Softball Complex, earning a series win. Southern Miss won the series, 2-1.
In game one of the doubleheader, Southern Miss defeated Jacksonville State, 4-3 in walk-off fashion. Jacksonville State took game two by a final score of 3-0.
Game 1 – Southern Miss 4, Jacksonville State 3
Freshman catcher Hannah Borden manufactured all four of Southern Miss' runs in the game, propelling the Golden Eagles to victory.
Borden went two-for-four in the game with a run scored, four runs batted in, and a two-run home run.
Borden's most clutch hit of the game came in the bottom of the seventh inning when she roped a walk-off single through the left side.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Makenna Pierce had another solid outing in the circle for the Golden Eagles. Pierce entered the game in relief of freshman right-handed pitcher Savanna Wood in the top of the fourth inning and went on to finish the game.
In what turned into a pitcher's duel between herself and her former high school (Daphne High School) teammate and Jacksonville State relief pitcher Reagan Watkins, Pierce delivered by tossing 3.2 scoreless innings. Over the span of 3.2 innings pitched, the Daphne, Ala. native surrendered just one hit, issued three walks, and struck out four.
Pierce (5-0) earned the win and Watkins (2-1) suffered the loss.
Game Notes
B1 | Borden sent a two-run home run over the left field wall. Sumerlin was the other Golden Eagle on base when she hit the home run. (Southern Miss – 2, Jacksonville State – 0).
T3 | Keeli Bobbitt scored on a Southern Miss throwing error (Southern Miss – 2, Jacksonville State – 1).
T4 | Sidney Wagnon doubled to left field and Jada Terry scored (Southern Miss – 2, Jacksonville State – 2).
T4 | Ryann Luna scored on a passed ball (Jacksonville State – 3, Southern Miss – 2).
B5 | Borden grounded into a double play, which allowed junior center fielder Destini Brown to score (Southern Miss – 3, Jacksonville State – 3).
B7 | Borden stroked a walk-off single through the left side, plating junior first baseman Karley Nichols (Southern Miss – 4, Jacksonville State – 3).
Game 2 – Jacksonville State 3, Southern Miss 0
Scoring opportunities were limited for both teams in the contest, but Jacksonville State capitalized on a Southern Miss fielding error by scoring a run, and the used an RBI single and an RBI double to produced its other two runs.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kaylan Ladner got the nod in the circle for the Golden Eagles, and pitched well. Ladner tossed a full seven innings and allowed three runs (two earned), issued two walks and struck out two.
Jacksonville State starting pitcher Alexus Jimmerson (1-0) collected the win and Ladner (2-4) took the loss.
Game Notes
T2 | Terry scored on a Southern Miss fielding error (Jacksonville State – 1, Southern Miss – 0).
T3 | Megan Fortner singled to left field and drove in Savannah Sudduth (Jacksonville State – 2, Southern Miss – 0).
T7 | Karsen Mosley doubled to center field and Sudduth scored (Jacksonville State – 3, Southern Miss – 0).
Next Game
Southern Miss will be back in action on Wednesday (Mar. 11) when they host Mississippi State in a single-game midweek matchup at 6:00 p.m. at the Southern Miss Softball Complex.
Game Promotions
Wednesday night's game against Mississippi State will feature a t-shirt giveaway, Bingo Night, post-game autographs, and it will also be a GOLD OUT.
T-shirt Giveaway – FREE Southern Miss t-shirts will be given away at the main gate while supplies last.
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*
Post-game Autographs – Student-athletes from the Southern Miss softball team will be signing autographs for fans after the game.
GOLD OUT – Fans are encouraged to wear their best gold Southern Miss gear to the game.
Game Info
Southern Miss' game against Mississippi State will be live streamed on C-USA TV and SIDEARM Sports live stats will also be provided. The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, will be on the call for the Southern Miss Sports Network from Learfield IMG College on 92.7 The Score FM. After the game, a full recap 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 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).
In game one of the doubleheader, Southern Miss defeated Jacksonville State, 4-3 in walk-off fashion. Jacksonville State took game two by a final score of 3-0.
Game 1 – Southern Miss 4, Jacksonville State 3
Freshman catcher Hannah Borden manufactured all four of Southern Miss' runs in the game, propelling the Golden Eagles to victory.
Borden went two-for-four in the game with a run scored, four runs batted in, and a two-run home run.
Borden's most clutch hit of the game came in the bottom of the seventh inning when she roped a walk-off single through the left side.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Makenna Pierce had another solid outing in the circle for the Golden Eagles. Pierce entered the game in relief of freshman right-handed pitcher Savanna Wood in the top of the fourth inning and went on to finish the game.
In what turned into a pitcher's duel between herself and her former high school (Daphne High School) teammate and Jacksonville State relief pitcher Reagan Watkins, Pierce delivered by tossing 3.2 scoreless innings. Over the span of 3.2 innings pitched, the Daphne, Ala. native surrendered just one hit, issued three walks, and struck out four.
Pierce (5-0) earned the win and Watkins (2-1) suffered the loss.
Game Notes
- Borden's two-run home run in the bottom of the first inning marked her third home run of the season.
- Borden registered her seventh multi-hit game of the season, and is now tied with sophomore left fielder Madison Rayner for the most multi-hit games on the Golden Eagles' squad.
- Borden tallied four RBIs in the contest, tying her single-game Southern Miss career-high.
- Borden posted her seventh multi-RBI game of the season. Borden's seven multi-RBI games are the most multi-RBI games recorded by any Southern Miss player in 2020.
- Junior third baseman Alyssa "Tata" Davis drew two walks in the contest, marking the most walks that she has drawn in a game this season.
- Senior shortstop Lacey Sumerlin drew a personal single-game season high three walks in the contest.
- Pierce notched her second win of the week and has now registered multiple wins in back-to-back weeks.
- Pierce's five wins are the most wins recorded by anyone on the Southern Miss pitching staff this season.
B1 | Borden sent a two-run home run over the left field wall. Sumerlin was the other Golden Eagle on base when she hit the home run. (Southern Miss – 2, Jacksonville State – 0).
T3 | Keeli Bobbitt scored on a Southern Miss throwing error (Southern Miss – 2, Jacksonville State – 1).
T4 | Sidney Wagnon doubled to left field and Jada Terry scored (Southern Miss – 2, Jacksonville State – 2).
T4 | Ryann Luna scored on a passed ball (Jacksonville State – 3, Southern Miss – 2).
B5 | Borden grounded into a double play, which allowed junior center fielder Destini Brown to score (Southern Miss – 3, Jacksonville State – 3).
B7 | Borden stroked a walk-off single through the left side, plating junior first baseman Karley Nichols (Southern Miss – 4, Jacksonville State – 3).
Game 2 – Jacksonville State 3, Southern Miss 0
Scoring opportunities were limited for both teams in the contest, but Jacksonville State capitalized on a Southern Miss fielding error by scoring a run, and the used an RBI single and an RBI double to produced its other two runs.
Sophomore right-handed pitcher Kaylan Ladner got the nod in the circle for the Golden Eagles, and pitched well. Ladner tossed a full seven innings and allowed three runs (two earned), issued two walks and struck out two.
Jacksonville State starting pitcher Alexus Jimmerson (1-0) collected the win and Ladner (2-4) took the loss.
Game Notes
- Borden and Davis each recorded a hit in the game.
- Brown walked twice, marking the first time that she has walked multiple times in a game this season.
- Ladner pitched her fifth complete game of the season.
T2 | Terry scored on a Southern Miss fielding error (Jacksonville State – 1, Southern Miss – 0).
T3 | Megan Fortner singled to left field and drove in Savannah Sudduth (Jacksonville State – 2, Southern Miss – 0).
T7 | Karsen Mosley doubled to center field and Sudduth scored (Jacksonville State – 3, Southern Miss – 0).
Next Game
Southern Miss will be back in action on Wednesday (Mar. 11) when they host Mississippi State in a single-game midweek matchup at 6:00 p.m. at the Southern Miss Softball Complex.
Game Promotions
Wednesday night's game against Mississippi State will feature a t-shirt giveaway, Bingo Night, post-game autographs, and it will also be a GOLD OUT.
T-shirt Giveaway – FREE Southern Miss t-shirts will be given away at the main gate while supplies last.
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*
Post-game Autographs – Student-athletes from the Southern Miss softball team will be signing autographs for fans after the game.
GOLD OUT – Fans are encouraged to wear their best gold Southern Miss gear to the game.
Game Info
Southern Miss' game against Mississippi State will be live streamed on C-USA TV and SIDEARM Sports live stats will also be provided. The Voice of the Golden Eagles, John Cox, will be on the call for the Southern Miss Sports Network from Learfield IMG College on 92.7 The Score FM. After the game, a full recap 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 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).
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Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Pierce, Makenna (5-0)
L: Reagan Watkins (2-1)
Batting:
2B: Savannah Sudduth 1 ; Sidney Wagnon 1
RBI: Sidney Wagnon 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Jada Terry 1 ; Ryann Luna 1 ; Keeli Bobbitt 1
SB: Karsen Mosley 1
Batting:
2B: Brown, Destini 1 ; Nichols, Karley 1
HR: Borden, Hannah 1
RBI: Borden, Hannah 4
Base Running:
RUNS: Brown, Destini 1 ; Sumerlin, Lacey 1 ; Borden, Hannah 1 ; Nichols, Karley 1
CS: Rayner, Madison 1
HBP: Pack, Amber 1
Game Leaders
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AB
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RBI
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AB
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R
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H
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RBI
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