CHARLESTON, S.C. --The Delaware State Hornets struggled on Saturday, falling to the Charleston Southern Buccaneers by final score of 11-4.

Freshman Michael Lane (0-1) got the ball to start for Delaware State (0-2) and took the loss.

Sophomore Joey Current led the way offensively for the Hornets, going 1-for-1 in the ballgame with a double, three walks and an RBI. Senior Chris Amparo provided a standout effort as well, going 1-for-4 with a walk and an RBI. Senior Brady Daniels also contributed, going 1-for-3 for Delaware State with a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets were trailing 3-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board.

The Buccaneers then scored two runs to retake their advantage heading into the fifth inning, when the Hornets responded by getting back on the scoreboard themselves. Delaware State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Daniels, which brought the score to 5-4 in favor of the Buccaneers. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as Charleston Southern added six runs to their tally on the way to an 11-4 final. Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across. Delaware State pitchers faced 46 Charleston Southern hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out 10. The Hornets drew seven walks from Charleston Southern pitching. Charleston Southern was led offensively by junior Alex Diaz, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Anthony Ramirez led the Buccaneers pitching staff, throwing five innings of one-run ball.

The Hornets will return Sunday, February 18 for game three against Charleston Southern. First Pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.