Concord University baseball team secured a series victory against West Virginia State by splitting a doubleheader, winning the series 3-1 in the Mountain East Conference. In the first game, Concord led 5-3 but lost 6-5 after WVSU scored three runs in the seventh inning. The Mountain Lions rebounded in the second game, winning 11-7 thanks to a dominant seven-run second inning, marking their first series win over WVSU since 2017. Concord鈥檚 season record now stands at 19-23 overall and 13-9 in the conference, while WVSU drops to 14-26 and 7-15 in the MEC.

By the Numbers
  • Concord won the series against WVSU 3-1.
  • The Mountain Lions scored 11 runs in the second game, including seven in the second inning.
State of Play
  • Concord is currently two games behind Charleston in the MEC South division.
  • The team shows improvement with a conference record of 13-9 after the series win.
What's Next

The Mountain Lions will face the Golden Eagles in a four-game series starting Saturday at 1:00 p.m., providing an opportunity to close the gap in the division standings.

Bottom Line

Concord's recent performance highlights their capability to overcome setbacks and secure crucial wins; maintaining this momentum could solidify their standing in the conference as they head into the next series.