Mississippi Valley State Softball Falls to Tennessee-Martin in Season Opener

Martin, Tennessee — The Mississippi Valley State University softball team lost its season opener to Tennessee-Martin on Thursday at Bettye Giles Field. The Skyhawks won 7-0, with the Devilettes managing five total hits.

Mississippi Valley State’s best offensive effort came from Madison Wesley, who went 2-for-3 with two singles. Sheridan Kynard also contributed a single, and Kelsey Kaluna-Thomas and Hailey Akers drew walks, according to the game summary.

The Devilettes, now 0-4 overall, will play two more non-conference games Friday at the HBCU Celebration Classic, hosted by Alabama State. They are scheduled to face Alcorn State at 11:30 a.m. and Grambling State at 4:30 p.m.

Mississippi Valley State’s series history with Tennessee-Martin stands at 12-3 in favor of the Skyhawks. Tennessee-Martin improved to 7-2 with the win, while the Devilettes are still seeking their first victory of the season, which began with a last season’s win on Feb. 25, 2022.

The Skyhawks are currently riding a two-game winning streak. Fans can follow the Devilettes on social media via their official accounts for updates throughout the tournament.

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