MONTGOMERY, Ala. – In a tournament that has been characterized by offensive firepower thus far, Saturday morning it was the App State pitching staff that stepped into the spotlight in a 4-2 win over No. 16 Southern Miss, forcing an elimination game against the Golden Eagles at 5 p.m. ET.
The victory was the Mountaineers 30th of the season, matching their win total from 2013. It also marked the first time since 2016 that the Mountaineers have defeated multiple ranked opponents in the same season. App State knocked off No. 8 Coastal 11-0 on May 5.