MONTEVALLO, Al. – Delta State University Softball was able to win their first Gulf South Conference series after a 2-1 victory over the University of Montevallo, on February 16, 2019. The Lady Statesmen were led by Kelly Byrd and Taylor Picou who each had a home run.
 
Inside the Matchup:
Final: Delta State 2 | University of Montevallo 1
Location: Orr Park
Records: Delta State (10-4, 2-1 GSC) | University of Montevallo (10-5, 1-2 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED:

• After impressive starts by both starting pitchers the game was scoreless through the first five innings.
• DSU was first on the board after Kelly Byrd's home run over left field giving them a 1-0 lead.
• Taylor Picou would extend the Lady Statesmen's lead 2-0 after her first home run of the season in the top of the seventh.
• Montevallo would plate their only run in the bottom of the seventh after a wild pitch.

 
ON THE MOUND:

• DSU's Nicole Fullilove (4-3) got the win for Delta State after giving up only one run off four hits through seven innings.
• Mychael McMillan (3-2) received the loss for Montevallo. She gave up two runs off four hits through seven innings.

 
NOTEABLES:

• Byrd hit her 4^th home run of the season.
• Picou hit her 1^st home run of the season.
• Byrd (2-3) was the only Lady Statesmen to have a multi-hit game.
• Fullilove with six strikeouts.

 
Up Next:
• The Lady Statesmen will be back on the diamond Saturday, February 23^rd for a double header against Union University. This will be Delta State's first home series of the season. Game one will begin at 2 pm with game two following shortly after.