LORMAN, MS -- Southern exploded for five runs in the seventh inning to break open a tight contest and roll to an 8-4 win over Alcorn State in Game 1 of the weekend SWAC series Friday night in Lorman, Mississippi. The Jaguars collected 11 hits and used timely extra-base knocks and aggressive base running to flip a 4-2 deficit into a comfortable victory.

Southern struck first in the opening inning when Xavier Bradley delivered an RBI single, but Alcorn responded with a steady offensive push, taking a 4-2 lead through five innings. 

The game turned dramatically in the seventh. With two runners on, Jaylon Lucky tied the game with a two-run single. Moments later, Glenn Green III delivered the knockout blow—a bases-clearing triple that gave Southern a 7-4 advantage. 

Southern added an insurance run in the eighth, while the bullpen shut the door over the final three innings to secure the win.

Key Performers

Southern

• Green III: 2-for-5, 3 RBI, triple
• KJ White Jr.: 3-for-4, 1 run, 1 SB
• Ryan Hunter: 2-for-4, 2 runs, 2 SB
• Lucky: 2 RBI (game-tying hit in 7th)

Pitching

• Bobby Spencer (W): 6.0 IP, 4 ER, 4 K
• Caleb Ellis (SV): 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 2 K

Spencer weathered early pressure before handing things over to Ellis, who silenced Alcorn down the stretch

Keys to Victory

1. Seventh-Inning Explosion

Southern turned a two-run deficit into a three-run lead with a five-run frame, powered by clutch hitting and situational execution.

2. Aggressive Baserunning

The Jaguars stole multiple bases and consistently put pressure on Alcorn's defense, including key advances that led to scoring opportunities. 

3. Timely Extra-Base Hits

Green's triple and Hunter's double sparked momentum and delivered runs when it mattered most.

4. Bullpen Lockdown

Ellis allowed just two hits over the final three innings, preventing any late comeback.

By the Numbers

• 5 — Runs scored by Southern in the 7th inning
• 11 — Total hits by Southern
• 6 — Walks drawn by Southern hitters
• 4 — Runs allowed by Southern pitching
• 3 — RBI by Glenn Green III (team-high)
• 4 — Stolen bases by Southern
• 152 — Total pitches thrown by Southern staff 

Up Next:
Southern will look to carry that late-game momentum into Game 2 as they continue their push in SWAC play at 2 PM.

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