Softball Falls to Mississippi State in Extra Innings
4/14/2021 10:42:00 PM | Softball
STARKVILLE, Miss. – The Southern Miss softball team went toe-to-toe with the Mississippi State Bulldogs Wednesday afternoon but fell short, losing 3-2 in eight innings.
The Golden Eagles move to 20-19 on the season.
From the Circle
Makenna Pierce took the start for the Golden Eagles pitching a complete game. Pierce gave up three runs on 7.1 innings pitched. She allowed four walks on the outing and gave up only one extra-base hit. Pierce recorded the midweek loss and moves to 2-7 on the season.
At the Plate
Senior Alyssa Davis led the Golden Eagles offense going 2-4 at the plate. Freshman Maria Smith had an outstanding day driving in an RBI on a line drive double in top of the second inning. Amber Pack competed at the plate drawing three walks and plating a run.
Next Time Out
The Golden Eagles face off against the South Alabama Jaguars Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 PM versus South Alabama in Hattiesburg. The two will meet for the first time this season and the 23rd time in program history.
Follow the Golden Eagles
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).
The Golden Eagles move to 20-19 on the season.
From the Circle
Makenna Pierce took the start for the Golden Eagles pitching a complete game. Pierce gave up three runs on 7.1 innings pitched. She allowed four walks on the outing and gave up only one extra-base hit. Pierce recorded the midweek loss and moves to 2-7 on the season.
At the Plate
Senior Alyssa Davis led the Golden Eagles offense going 2-4 at the plate. Freshman Maria Smith had an outstanding day driving in an RBI on a line drive double in top of the second inning. Amber Pack competed at the plate drawing three walks and plating a run.
Next Time Out
The Golden Eagles face off against the South Alabama Jaguars Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 PM versus South Alabama in Hattiesburg. The two will meet for the first time this season and the 23rd time in program history.
Follow the Golden Eagles
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).
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Annie Willis (13-4)
L: Pierce, Makenna (2-7)

Batting:
2B: Smith, Maria 1
RBI: Brown, Destini 1 ; Smith, Maria 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Holeman, Columbia 1 ; Pack, Amber 1
HBP: Pierce, Karsen 1
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Batting:
HR: Fa Leilua 1
RBI: Fa Leilua 1 ; Carter Spexarth 1 ; Madisyn Kennedy 1
SH: Jackie McKenna 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Mia Davidson 1 ; Fa Leilua 1 ; Paige Cook 1
CS: Chloe Malau'ulu 1
Game Leaders
Hitting
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