CLEVELAND-The Delta State University softball team swept a pair of non-conference games on Saturday at University Field, as they defeated Southern Arkansas University 6-3 in game one, and 4-3 in a thrilling comeback in 8 innings.

The Lady Statesmen (4-0) were led by seniors Brittany Eikner and Brooke Allgood in game one, as both drove in a pair of runs. Kim Hensley and Chelsea Carr also drove in runs for DSU.

The Lady Statesmen jumped on top 3-0 in the bottom of the first inning and did not look back, as they also pushed across three runs in the fourth inning. Kelsey Rodenroth led SAU in game one with a 2-for-4 performance with 2 RBIs.

Edie Oliver (2-0) picked up the win in game one. Oliver pitched five innings, allowing only three hits, with three strikeouts. None of the three runs were earned. Kate Moreland earned the six out save. Alex Doyle (0-1) took the loss for SAU.

Southern Arkansas controlled much of the action in game 2, as they took a 3-1 lead to the bottom half of the seventh inning.

Courtney Clark started the bottom of the seventh with a double to left-center field. She was driven in on a fielders choice by Carr. Carr scored the tying run, as Oliver, as a pinch hitter, slapped a single to center field.

As the teams went to the international rule in extra innings, SAU could not push across a run in the top of the eighth inning.

Nikki D'Aurelio stole third base, and was driven in for the game winning run on a sharply hit ground ball to third base by Eikner.

Kate Moreland (1-0) picked up the win in relief of Brittany Gonzales. Gonzales pitched 4.2 innings, and allowed three runs on six hits. Moreland pitched 3.1 innings of shutout ball, allowing only two hits.

Eikner, Clark and Emily Hearn each recorded two hits for DSU in the second game, while SAU was led by Katie Lenderman who was 2-for-3.

The Lady Statesmen will return to action on Feb. 19th as they take on Maryville University at the Charger Chillout in Decatur, Ala. First pitch is scheduled for 10 a.m. All six games in Decatur will be carried on the Lady Statesmen Sports Network.