Mississippi Valley Softball Ends Season with Loss to Alabama State

Mississippi Valley State University’s softball team lost to Alabama State 13-5 Saturday at the Barbara Williams Complex in Montgomery, Alabama, ending its 2026 campaign. The Diamond Devils finished with a record of 1-38 overall and 0-24 in Southwestern Athletic Conference play.

Alabama State, with a 22-30 record and a 15-9 conference mark, maintained a dominant lead in the series history, now holding a 77-46 advantage over Mississippi Valley. The Hornets have won 21 straight games against the Diamond Devils, whose last victory was on April 9, 2022.

Sheridan Kynard was a bright spot for Mississippi Valley, reaching safely in both of her at-bats, including a triple and a single. She also drove in two runs and scored once. Taniya Partee and Michelle Diaz each went 2-for-3 with two runs scored, with Partee adding an RBI. Devyn Dotson drew the only walk for the team, and Madison Bruce and Hailey Akers contributed with singles and a bunt sacrifice, respectively.

Alabama State took an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning. The Hornets extended their lead with a six-run sixth inning, highlighted by a three-RBI double from Talee Sims and a steal of home by Ayana Frank. Mississippi Valley scored five runs overall but could not keep pace, falling in the season finale.

Following Saturday’s game, Mississippi Valley State’s season concluded with a victory over Bluefield State at the HBCU Celebration Classic. The team’s fans can follow updates on social media via @ValleyStateSB on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X (@MVSUDevilSports), and @ValleyStateAthletics on Instagram.

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