Southern Miss dominated their softball matchup against South Alabama, scoring five runs in the first inning and finishing the game with an 8-0 victory, thanks to Kayla Girardina's perfect game. This win completed a series sweep and marked the Jaguars’ setback to 27-24 overall and 11-10 in Sun Belt play. The Golden Eagles showcased their prowess with a grand slam and secured the game in the sixth inning with two runs due to an error.

By the Numbers
  • Southern Miss scored five runs in the first inning, including a grand slam from Kinsley Gordon-Sivley.
  • Kayla Girardina achieved a perfect game, retiring all 18 batters faced and improving her record to 17-7.
Yes, But

While Southern Miss secured a decisive victory, it is important to note that South Alabama's struggling pitching staff allowed three grand slams this season, exposing vulnerabilities in their defense.

State of Play
  • Southern Miss improved to 33-20 overall and 14-7 in Sun Belt Conference standings.
  • South Alabama will host their final conference series against Louisiana, aiming to bounce back from this series loss.
What's Next

South Alabama will look to regroup in their upcoming series against Louisiana, commencing on Thursday at 6 p.m. Their performance in this series could be pivotal for their postseason hopes.

Bottom Line

The perfect game by Girardina and the dominant first inning highlight Southern Miss's strong season, while South Alabama must analyze and address their pitching weaknesses as they approach critical conference matchups.