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Winner Lincoln (Pa.) LINCOLN 3-2
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Mississippi Val. MISSISSI 1-8
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Lincoln (Pa.) LINCOLN 0 2 2 0 2 0 0 6 9 0
Mississippi Val. MISSISSI 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 3

W: J. Cathey () L: Clark, Ashtyn ()

Game Recap: Softball | | MVSU Communications

Quick Start Not Enough To Tame Lions

Box Score

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Mississippi Valley State University softball program started strong by scoring twice in the bottom of the first to take a 2-0 lead, but the Lincoln (Pennsylvania) Lions put the final six runs on the board to win the HBCU Celebration Classic finale, 6-2.

The Basics:

  • Score
    • Lincoln (Pennsylvania) – 6
    • Mississippi Valley – 2

  • Records
    • Mississippi Valley (1-8, 0-0 SWAC)
    • Lincoln-Pennsylvania (3-2, 0-0 CIAA)

  • Series History
    • Lions Lead 1-0 (0%)

  • Winning Streak
    • Lions (W1) / Diamond Devilettes' Last Win: N/A

Diamond Devilettes' Top Performers:

  • Hailey Akers as responsible for two of the four hits, claiming a double plus a single while driving in a run.

  • Madison Bruce came in out of the bullpen and struck out seven batters over the final four frames, allowing just two runs smattered across four base runners.

  • Michelle Diaz reached safely in all five games in Montgomery, keeping the on-base streak active via a pair of walks, scoring once.

  • Jamiyah Gary logged the second extra-base hit, a two-bagger, and drew a free pass whereas Taniya Partee cashed in a single alongside a base on balls and a run scored.

Next:

  

  • It will be nearly two weeks before the squad returns to the field as its next game is on Friday, March 6 at 3 p.m. against Alabama State in what constitutes as the SWAC and home opener.

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