The Southern Miss softball team (27-15, Sun Belt 8-4) is set to face Southeastern (33-9, Southland 15-0) on Wednesday at 5 p.m. in Hattiesburg. This is the second meeting between the teams this season, with Southeastern winning the first match 11-3. Southern Miss aims to continue its momentum after winning four consecutive conference series for the first time since 2000. The Golden Eagles boast an impressive 15-4 home record as they prepare to challenge the Lions, who are currently on a 19-game winning streak.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss is second in the nation in sacrifice flies (26) and top 25 in triples (12).
  • Southeastern is on a 19-game winning streak, sweeping their last series against McNeese.
State of Play
  • Southern Miss has recorded four straight series wins and is competing well at home.
  • Southeastern is maintaining a perfect Southland conference record with 15 consecutive wins.
What's Next

With the matchup against Southeastern, Southern Miss has the opportunity to gain a crucial win that could boost their standing in the Sun Belt conference ahead of upcoming series.

Bottom Line

Southern Miss must leverage their home-field advantage and recent form to overcome Southeastern's impressive winning streak, aiming to secure a pivotal victory in their schedule.