By Chad Brewster

After winning the first two games of the series, the Missouri Tigers dropped the series finale against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles by the score of 2-1.

The Tigers defensive struggles were the story of the game, as they had six errors in the first five innings. Southern Miss 3B Bradley Roney hit a two-run home run to give the Golden Eagles a 2-0 lead in the 4^th.  Southern Miss P Cameron Giannini pitched 7 and 2/3 innings, allowing only four hits, one earned run, and striking out four batters.

Missouri’s offense didn’t come alive until the 8^th inning, when they scored their only run of the game. Missouri P and leadoff batter Eric Anderson went 1 for 3 from the plate, while Missouri 3B Zach Lacy went 2 for 3.

Giannini was the winning pitcher, Anderson was the losing pitcher, and Roney got the save as a relief pitcher. Missouri falls to 6-7 on the season with the loss. Their home stand continues on Tuesday when they face the Alcorn State Braves at 6 pm.