MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State will hit the road for its first mid-week, non-conference contest of the 2020 season Wednesday, as the Lady Hornets travel to Starkville, Miss., to face off with Mississippi State at Nusz Park.
First pitch in the contest has been changed to 2 p.m. due to impending weather and will be broadcast live on SEC Network+.
The Lady Hornets went 2-3 during their opening weekend tournament at the Lion Classic hosted by Southeastern Louisiana – beating SWAC foe Grambling State and shutting out Buffalo. The Bulldogs (4-0) won the NFCA Leadoff Classic in Clearwater, Fla., over the weekend. Their only loss was in an exhibition game with Team USA, who is currently preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
MID-WEEK SLATE
Team: Mississippi State
Location: Starkville, Miss. | Nusz Park
Follow: SEC Network+ | 4 p.m. |
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QUICK HITTERS
- Skyler Sullivan owned opposing batters in her four appearances over the weekend, not allowing a hit or a run with 10 strikeouts through 11.0 innings of work.
- Alabama State was picked to win the East Division and repeat as SWAC Champions this season on a vote by the league's head coaches and sports information directors.
- Alabama State had four players named Preseason All-Conference by the SWAC this season, including returning Newcomer of the Year Alexis Sydnor. Joining Sydnor in being named All-SWAC were first baseman Hailey Walker, third baseman Alexis Massie and pitcher Justine Jean.
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