HATTIESBURG, Miss. — Southern Miss rode big fifth and sixth innings to victory on Sunday afternoon as the University of Evansville baseball team was dealt its first sweep of the 2017 season, falling 18-2 in the series finale at Pete Taylor Park.
With the loss, the Aces drop to 1-6 on the year, and Southern Miss improves to 6-1.
After Trey Hair put the Aces ahead early, homering in the top of the first inning, UE starter Justin Hayden didn't allow a hit until the third, when LeeMarcus Boyd led off the frame with a single.