For the first time since 2011, Southern Miss (23-23, 9-8) swept a Conference USA opponent in a season series. North Texas (20-23) came to Hattiesburg having lost four out of their last five contests.
After not having a reputation of being an offensive juggernaut, the Golden Eagles came into the contest looking to make their statement on defense. That defense was led by the pitching of Samantha Robles and Danielle Block, who limited the Mean Green to just two runs in three games.
Robles led the way, shutting out the Mean Green in game one by only giving up four hits and striking out seven batters.