Davis Gillespie's two home runs propelled No. 8 Southern Miss to a 10-4 victory over Old Dominion, marking the start of a Sun Belt Conference series. The Golden Eagles scored in six different innings, showcasing a dynamic offense that resulted in a season-high of 15 hits. Starting pitcher Grayden Harris earned the win with six innings of solid pitching, allowing just two earned runs. Southern Miss improved to 22-8 overall and 6-4 in conference play, while ODU fell to 13-16 and 3-7.

By the Numbers
  • Davis Gillespie hit two home runs, bringing his season total to eight.
  • Southern Miss recorded 15 hits, their highest for the season.
State of Play
  • Southern Miss has now won four of their last five games.
  • Old Dominion has struggled, winning only three of their last ten matchups.
What's Next

Southern Miss will look to continue their momentum in game two of the series, scheduled for 2 p.m. CT, with hopes of securing the series win against Old Dominion.

Bottom Line

Southern Miss demonstrated strong offensive prowess and solid pitching, setting the stage for what could be a decisive series against Old Dominion. Gillespie's continued success at the plate is pivotal as the Golden Eagles aim for conference dominance.