The Mississippi Valley State University softball team is set to conclude its cross-division, home-and-home series against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on April 8 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
This matchup is significant as it marks the final meeting between the two teams this season. The games will take place at the Torii Hunter Softball Complex with scheduled start times of 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Mississippi Valley State enters the contest with a record of one win and twenty-seven losses overall, and zero wins in fifteen Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) games. Arkansas-Pine Bluff holds a record of nine wins and eighteen losses overall, with four wins in ten SWAC contests.
Historically, Mississippi Valley State leads the series against Arkansas-Pine Bluff with twenty-five wins to fourteen losses. However, Arkansas-Pine Bluff has won the last four meetings between these teams. The most recent game was played on March 18 in Itta Bena, Mississippi, where Arkansas-Pine Bluff defeated Mississippi Valley by a score of eleven to three. The last time Mississippi Valley State secured a victory over their opponent was on February 24, 2024.
Fans can follow live statistics for Wednesday’s games online. Supporters are also encouraged to follow updates about the team through social media platforms including Instagram (@ValleyStateSB), Facebook (Valley State Athletics), Twitter/X (@MVSUDevilSports), and Instagram (@ValleyStateAthletics).
The conclusion of this series will provide both teams an opportunity to assess their progress as they continue conference play.
