Ryan Flores' 12th home run of the season, a solo shot in the top of the ninth, was the difference-maker in UTSA's 7-6 win over Southern Miss Friday.
Scott Berry's team (42-15) put the tying run on second base, but Slade Wilks grounded out to end the game.
The loss means the 12th-ranked Golden Eagles will face FAU at 5 p.m. today in an elimination game at the Conference USA tournament at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg.
Moving and shaking in the 8th
Trailing 6-5 with one out in the bottom of the eighth, Southern Miss third baseman Danny Lynch lifted a high pop into short left field.