Mississippi Valley State combined for seven runs in the fifth and sixth innings to rally to defeat Louisiana Monroe 9-8 in Itta Bena this week.
Senior Dejanae Gage clinched the Devilettes’ victory with a three-run homer in the sixth inning.
The Devilettes (5-29) had 13 hits compared to only five by the Warhawks (7-35). Gage finished with four RBI on a pair of hits while freshman Jade Arroyo led the way with three hits and an RBI. On the mound, sophomore Alyssa Montes went 2 2/3 innings as she held ULM to no hits or runs to earn the win.
ULM struck first with two hits leading to an early 1-0 lead in the first inning. The Devilettes gave up an error in the inning and then Korie Kreps doubled to center field scoring Sydney McKay. MVSU responded in the bottom half of the inning. Arroyo’s RBI single to right field scored freshman Jaylon Davis from second base to tie the game.
MVSU returns to the field this weekend for a three-game homestand with Alabama A&M. The teams will play a single game Friday.
, April 19 at 4:30 p.m. and a doubleheader on Saturday beginning at 1 p.m.
