No. 8 Southern Miss mounted a late comeback but ultimately fell to Old Dominion, 10-8, evening their Sun Belt Conference series. After falling behind 10-3, the Golden Eagles scored five runs in the ninth inning but couldn't secure the victory. Southern Miss had previously led the game but lost their lead in the sixth when ODU scored six runs. Both teams prepare for a decisive game Saturday at 11 a.m. CT.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss scored five runs in the ninth after trailing 10-3.
  • ODU scored six runs in the sixth inning to take control of the game.
State of Play
  • Southern Miss stands at 22-9 overall and 6-5 in the Sun Belt.
  • Old Dominion improved their record to 14-16 overall and 4-7 in the conference.
What's Next

The teams will face off again Saturday, where Southern Miss aims to win their third consecutive Sun Belt series, needing to finish strong after a narrow loss.

Bottom Line

This loss highlights Southern Miss' need to tighten their defense, particularly in critical game moments, while also leveraging their strong batting to secure future victories in the series.