South Alabama couldn't keep pace with Southern Miss' powerhouse offense on Sunday, leaving the Jaguars one loss ending their season at the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional.
The Golden Eagles hit a pair of home runs as part of a 4-run fifth inning, sparking an 8-3 victory over the Jaguars at Pete Taylor Park. Southern Miss advances to Monday's championship round, while South Alabama must face Mississippi State in an elimination game Sunday night.
South Alabama (40-20) took a 2-1 lead on Colton Thomas' 2-run homer in the first inning Sunday, but could not hold on against Southern Miss' big bats.