Southern Miss softball (25-14, Sun Belt 6-3) prepares to host James Madison (15-18, Sun Belt 3-6) for a three-game series starting April 2 at the Southern Miss Softball Complex. Southern Miss achieved its first back-to-back conference series wins since 2006, with key contributions from players like Hannah Christian, who leads the team with four home runs. The Golden Eagles trail the all-time series against JMU, which stands at 3-2, but won the last matchup in 2025. Notably, Southern Miss ranks highly in several national statistics, including second in sacrifice flies and 11th in fielding percentage.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss has 13 home runs over the past 15 games.
  • Abbi Troquille leads the nation with 19 hit by pitches.
  • Kendra Lewis from JMU holds a .477 batting average.
State of Play
  • Southern Miss is currently riding a three-series win streak.
  • JMU struggles with a recent sweep against South Alabama, allowing an average of five-plus runs per game.
What's Next

The Golden Eagles aim to extend their winning streak against JMU, while the Dukes seek to rebound after their recent downturn. Upcoming games will be crucial for both teams to improve their standings in the Sun Belt Conference.

Bottom Line

As Southern Miss looks to capitalize on their home advantage, the matchup against JMU presents a critical opportunity to solidify their position in the conference and potentially make program history with a win at home.