Bailie Springfield, a freshman pitcher and infielder for the Delta State softball team, has been named CableOne Gostatesmen.com Female Athlete of the Week.Â
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In her first start in the circle, Springfield led the Lady Statesmen to their first win over a nationally ranked opponent this season on Friday, Feb. 10, when Delta State defeated No. 16 the University of Indianapolis 3-1 at the Montevallo Falcon Frenzy Tournament. The freshman right-handed pitcher from Mantee, Miss., pitched the entire seven innings, sacrificing only one run on one hit.
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She earned her second career win in the circle on Feb. 12, against the University of Montevallo on the final day of the Falcon Frenzy. Springfield allowed only 5 hits and one run in Delta State’s 14-1 win over the Falcons.
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At the plate, Springfield went 2-for-4 with an RBI against Tuskegee and 1-for-2 against Ursline College on Feb. 11. Â Â Â Â
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The Lady Statesmen concluded the Falcon Frenzy with a 4-1Â record, improving to 6-5 on the season.
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Delta State will open Gulf South Conference play this weekend at the University of West Alabama in Livingston, Ala., beginning with a doubleheader on noon at Saturday Feb. 18, followed by a single game on Sunday at Feb. 19. Â
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