The Delta State University baseball team lost to Mississippi College 7-4, despite a late-game surge. The game turned in the eighth inning when Mississippi College scored four runs, breaking a previously tight score. Delta State managed to tie the game earlier but could not maintain the momentum, losing a crucial series finale at Ferriss Field. The Statesmen are now 27-19 overall and will head to the Gulf South Conference Championship Tournament next weekend.

By the Numbers
  • Delta State recorded eight hits in the game.
  • Mississippi College scored four runs in the eighth inning, pivotal for their victory.
State of Play
  • The Statesmen are currently 20-13 in Gulf South Conference play.
  • Mississippi College improved to 21-12 in conference with this win.
What's Next

The Statesmen will compete in the Gulf South Conference Championship Tournament next weekend, with their first game set against a TBD opponent at Choccolocco Park in Oxford, Alabama.

Bottom Line

Delta State's defeat underlines the need for stronger late-game performance as they prepare for the conference tournament, where they鈥檒l aim to bounce back and secure a better outcome.