The Mansfield University baseball team split their 2024 season opener doubleheader with the Virginia State University Trojans, with a 7-4 victory in the first game and a 4-2 loss in the second game.

By the Numbers
  • Game 1: The Mountaineers scored 7 runs on 14 hits, with pitcher Austin Lewis striking out 7 batters.
  • Game 2: Mansfield University mustered only 3 hits against VSU's senior starter Christian Henderson, who threw a complete game and allowed 2 runs.
State of Play
  • The Mountaineers showed strong offensive performance in game 1 but struggled in game 2 with only 3 hits.
  • Mansfield University looks to bounce back in the last two games of the four-game set against Virginia State University.
What's Next

The Mounties will play the last two games of their four-game set against Virginia State University tomorrow, Sunday, February 18, at 1:00 and 4:00 p.m.

Bottom Line

Mansfield University split the season opener with Virginia State University, showcasing a strong offensive performance in game 1 but struggling in game 2. The team is looking to rebound in the upcoming games of the series.