CLEVELAND, Miss. -- Mississippi College scored five runs in the top of the seventh to upend the Delta State University softball 5-2 on Friday afternoon at the University Field.
INSIDE THE MATCHUP
Final: Mississippi College 5
| Delta State 2
Location: University Field | Cleveland, Miss.
Records: Delta State (18-16 | 8-9 GSC) | MC (15-17 | 7-12 GSC)
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HOW IT HAPPENED |
- Mississippi College threatened in the first inning but left the bases loaded.
- Kailyn Lofton went deep to left field to give the Lady Statesmen a 1-0 lead in the first inning.
- Alyssa Branyan got hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to extend the lead to 2-0 in the sixth.
- The Lady Choctaws tied the game on two bases loaded walks 2-2 in the top of the seventh.
- Bailee Avants two-run double put the Lady Choctaws ahead 4-2 and a Rayne Minor RBI on an infield single made the score 5-2.
IN THE CIRCLE
- Lacey Coats (8-6) registered four strikeouts gave up three runs on five hits to take the loss for the Lady Statesmen.
- Avery Sanders (5-9) gave up a run on no hits with three walks and one strikeout to earn the win for MC.
GAME NOTEABLES
- The Lady Statesmen left eight runners on base, four in scoring position, and were 0-for-5 at the plate with runners in scoring position.
- Lofton's third home run of the season highlighted the Lady Statesmen five hits.
- Alana Walker, Jenny Griggers, Taylor Picou and Branyan recorded hits for the Lady Statesmen.
UP NEXT
Delta State and Mississippi College conclude the series with a doubleheader on Saturday, April 9 at 12 p.m.
