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Nick Sandlin strikes out 13 and Southern Miss scores 8 runs in the 8th to rout Rice

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Nick Sandlin was Friday what has become vintage Nick Sandlin.

The junior right-hander (4-0) gave Southern Miss a career-high 8 innings of 1-run (unearned), 2-hit ball to lead his team to a 12-1 win over Rice at Pete Taylor Park. The Golden Eagles improve to 18-6 overall and 5-1 in Conference USA, while the Owls drop to 11-17 and 1-6.

In seven appearances this season, Sandlin has 73 strikeouts to just 6 walks.