GULFPORT, Miss. - Mississippi Valley split the final day of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Classic with a 2-0 victory over the University of the Incarnate Word.
The opening of the game was slow paced until Mississippi Valley stole the contest in the bottom of the sixth inning. With two runs scored, the Devilettes slid away with a shutout.
Rebekah Clinton the pitcher of record for MVSU took the win in the pitcher's circle
In game two, Mississippi Valley faced Baylor University. Seeking to sweep day two, Mississippi Valley fell 11-1 in their final contest.
Pitching five complete innings, Shyanne Downing allowed 16 hits and 11 runs. She also recorded 11 errors, no walks and three strikeouts.
Mississippi Valley finished with two hits and two errors. They were the only team to land a hit on Baylor, during the tournament.