LORMAN – (Baseball) Mississippi Valley's baseball team picked up a crucial victory in their opening game against the Braves of Alcorn State University. MVSU defeated ASU 5-1.
The Delta Devils opened the contest with a run in the top of the first, while holding the Braves scoreless. Neither team was able to score in the second, however MVSU struck again with a single run in the top of the third.
Two runs in the sixth for the Delta Devils push the contest into dangerous territory for the Braves. ASU's lone run came in the bottom of the sixth and served as the final run of the game.
The Delta Devils finished with five runs on 10 hits and one error.
Dustin Stewart was credited with the win for the Delta Devils on the mound.