South Alabama's return to NCAA regional play for the first time in three years was not a pleasant experience.
The Jaguars dropped a 14-2 decision to Southern Miss in the Tallahassee Regional Friday, a loss that included an 11-run sixth inning for the Golden Eagles. South Alabama (40-21) has now dropped five of its last seven games and is one defeat from the end of its season.
The Jaguars face Alabama State in an elimination game at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dick Howser Stadium. Southern Miss (41-18) will face Florida State — which beat Alabama State 18-6 on Friday — at 5 p.