The Alcorn Braves faced a tough loss against Mississippi Valley State (MVSU) in their final game of a SWAC series, falling 13-10. MVSU took an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning, with significant contributions from Cody Leming and Chris Soeder. Despite a brief lead by Alcorn thanks to Gavin Caston's two-run homer, MVSU regained and maintained control. Alcorn tried to rally later in the game, reducing the deficit to three runs, but ultimately could not complete the comeback.

By the Numbers
  • MVSU scored in six of the nine innings played.
  • Alcorn recorded 12 hits but committed four errors and allowed eight walks.
State of Play
  • Alcorn has a record of 7-25 and 1-11 in the SWAC.
  • MVSU improved to 10-18 and 6-6 in the SWAC following this victory.
What's Next

Alcorn's next game is scheduled for April 7 against Ole Miss, aimed at gaining momentum and improving their conference standing.

Bottom Line

Despite showing resilience late in the game, Alcorn's defensive struggles and inability to capitalize on scoring opportunities hindered their performance, highlighting the need for improvement as they head into their next matchup.