SCSU split a doubleheader with Franklin Pierce on Saturday to suffer its first loss of the season.
The Owls won the opener to move to 22-0 on the season before dropping the second game 3-1.
Southern is ranked fifth in the nation.

Nick DeProspo blasted a two-run homer in extra innings to provide the winning margin in the opener.

Chris Zbin took the loss in the second game pitching eight strong innings allowing three runs.

With the split, the Owls improve to 22-1, 7-1 in Northeast-10 Conference Play. The Owls next game will be Tuesday at Assumption at 3:30 p.m.