LORMAN, MS — Southern University used a pair of explosive innings and a dominant relief effort to roll past Alcorn State 14-5 on Sunday at McGowan Stadium, completing a Southwestern Athletic Conference series sweep.
The Jaguars broke open a tight game with a five-run fifth inning and added six more runs in the ninth to pull away from the Braves. Southern finished with 10 hits and capitalized on five Alcorn State errors, while its pitching staff combined for 12 strikeouts and did not allow an earned run.
Southern struck first with a sacrifice fly from Jaylon Lucky in the opening inning and added another run in the second to take a 2-0 lead. Alcorn State responded in the third inning, scoring four unearned runs to grab a 4-2 advantage.
The Jaguars answered decisively in the fifth.Kameron Byrd drew a bases-loaded walk, Jacoby Radcliffe was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, and Omari Johnson delivered a two-run double as part of a five-run frame that flipped the score to 7-4.
Southern added an insurance run in the seventh on Kenyon Hughes RBI triple before putting the game out of reach in the ninth. The Jaguars scored six runs in the final inning, highlighted by Byrd two-run double and a series of walks and defensive miscues by Alcorn State.
Standout performers
On the mound, Caden Brown (2-0) earned the win with 2.2 scoreless innings, while Genesis Prosper closed with 3.1 innings and seven strikeouts to secure the save.
Keys to victory
1. Fifth-inning surge
Southern erased a two-run deficit with five runs in the fifth, taking control of the game.
2. Late-game execution
The Jaguars' six-run ninth inning turned a competitive game into a rout.
3. Plate discipline
Southern drew eight walks and was hit by multiple pitches, consistently putting pressure on Alcorn pitching.
4. Shutdown bullpen
Brown and Prosper combined for 10 strikeouts and allowed just one run over the final six innings.
5. Capitalizing on errors
Southern scored multiple unearned runs and took advantage of Alcorn's five defensive errors.
By the numbers
- 14 — Southern runs, its highest output of the series
- 11 — Combined runs in the 5th and 9th innings
- 12 — Southern RBIs on 10 hits
- 12 — Strikeouts by Southern pitching
- 0 — Earned runs allowed by Jaguars pitchers
- 8 — Walks drawn by Southern hitters
- 5 — Errors committed by Alcorn State
Southern's balanced offensive attack and dominant relief pitching sealed the sweep, giving the Jaguars momentum heading deeper into SWAC play.
UP NEXT:
Southern will be back in action on Wednesday evening for a mid-week game against Northwestern State at 6 PM. Game will be streamed live on Jaguar Sports Network.
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