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 baseball on Friday in the Conference USA Tournament.
The Golden Eagles (42-15) put the tying run on second base, but Slade Wilks grounded out to end the game. . Landon Harper (2-2) took the loss. The home run he gave up to Flores was only the second long ball
The loss means the 12th-ranked Golden Eagles will face FAU at 5 p.m. today in an elimination game at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg.