In a doubleheader series against Western Kentucky, the Golden Eagles were swept losing, 11 – 6 and 4 – 1.
In game one, the Golden Eagles started the game off with a 6 – 0 lead in the first inning. The Golden Eagles started the game off with getting the first three batters on base. Southern Miss then capitalized on Western Kentucky’s starting pitcher Kathryn Downing’s pitching problems.
The Golden Eagles compiled four hits to drive in all of their runs.
However, Western Kentucky’s relief pitcher, Kelsey Aikey, kept the Golden Eagles bogged down offensively and held them scoreless for the rest of the game.