USM takes game one over La Tech in a crucial series

1 versus number 2 Conference USA matchup in Hattiesburg this weekend between Southern Miss and La Tech. USM comes out victorious 8-2 as their bats got hot early and Tanner Hall went 8 innings with 11 strikeouts. The Golden Eagles have won 5 straight. The Golden Eagles will try to take the series Saturday afternoon. The winner of the series takes over first place in Conference USA baseball.