TOWSON, Md. --The Delaware State Hornets took a 3-0 lead in the second inning and never trailed from there on the way to a 3-1 win against the Towson Tigers on Tuesday.

Freshman Rhyannon Stanley (4-2) got the win for Delaware State (16-14). The right-hander went 6.2 innings, giving up one run on eight hits, allowing two walks and striking out two.

Offensively, the Hornets were paced by freshman Mi'Shon King, who went 1-for-2 on the day.

 

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. Towson put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Hornets still held on for the 3-1 win.

 

GAME NOTES

» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed three runs across.
» The Hornets had control of the rest of the game after jumping ahead of the Tigers 3-0 in the top of the second.
» Delaware State pitchers limited Towson to just 1-for-9 (.111) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 30 Towson hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out two.
» King led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-2.

Up Next...
The Hornets take the field again on Wednesday, April 2nd, at home when they host Bowie State University for a single game at 2:00 p.m.