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Reggie Harrison went 3-for-3 on the day with a double, home run and two RBI.
Harrison Fuels MSU’s 4-1 Victory Against No. 21 Fresno State
February 16, 2017 | Softball
PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico – Perfect weather, hot bats and strong pitching were the highlights of Thursday, as the Mississippi State Bulldogs (4-2) downed the No. 21 Fresno State Bulldogs (4-2), 4-1, in game one of the Puerto Vallarta College Challenge.
Led by junior Reggie Harrison, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI, the Bulldogs erased an early FSU lead and never looked back.
"Very proud of this team for how they performed today and the amount of energy they brought from start to finish," MSU coach Vann Stuedeman said. "Whether it was someone on the field or in the dugout, the energy was incredible and it sparked our performance. Now we have to put our focus on the games tomorrow and continuing to play with high energy all the time."
Fresno State was first on the board, as a double and a single drove home a run to put FSU up 1-0. The lead would not last long, as Harrison got a hold of a 3-2 pitch and sent it over the fence in left for the first homer of her MSU career.
The inning didn't stop there, even when Fresno State got the next two batters out. With two outs on the board and the bases clear, Emily Heimberger knocked a single up the middle to get things rolling. After an Amanda Ivy walk, a FSU error pushed home two more runs for the Bulldogs to make it 3-1.
State added an insurance run in the third as Harrison drilled a single to center to bring home pinch runner Maddie Dorsett.
From there, senior Alexis Silkwood kept dominating the circle, closing out the MSU victory and securing a 3-0 start to her season. For the day, Silkwood threw her third complete game of the year while also tossing four strikeouts.
Harrison was not the only Bulldog to dominate the day, as Heimberger turned in a 2-for-3 day with a run scored. Morgan Bell and Bevia Robinson also turned in hits on the day.
State will now turn its attention to Cal State Fullerton and Texas Tech, as they play a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 17. The Bulldogs face CSUF at 10 a.m. CT and TTU at 7 p.m.
2017 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge Schedule…
Thursday, Feb. 16
Game 1 - Mississippi State def. Fresno State, 4-1
Game 2 – Florida Gulf Coast vs. Fresno State – 1 p.m. CT
Game 3 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas Tech – 4 p.m. CT
Game 4 – Florida Gulf Coast vs. Texas Tech – 7 p.m. CT
Friday, Feb. 17
Game 5 – Mississippi State vs. Cal State Fullerton – 10 a.m. CT
Game 6 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Florida Gulf Coast – 1 p.m. CT
Game 7 – Florida Gulf Coast vs. Fresno State – 4 p.m. CT
Game 8 – Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech – 7 p.m. CT
Saturday, Feb. 18
Game 9 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas Tech – 9 a.m. CT
Game 10 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Fresno State – 11:45 a.m. CT
Game 11 – Mississippi State vs. Florida Gulf Coast – 2:30 p.m. CT
Scoring Plays Versus Fresno State…
2nd Inning – Reggie Harrison unloads and sends a ball over the fence in left field for the first home run of her MSU career and first for the Bulldogs in 2017
2nd Inning – With two outs on the board, Kat Moore slaps a ball back to the pitcher, who overthrows first base, scoring Emily Heimberger and Amanda Ivy
3rd Inning – After Morgan Bell is walked, Maddie Dorsett comes in to pinch run and is moved to second off a sac bunt. From there, she's brought home thanks to a single from Reggie Harrison
Bulldog Home Run Tracker…
Harrison Doing It Big On Day One…
Playing in just her fifth game in the Maroon and White, junior Reggie Harrison put on a monster performance, going 3-for-3 with home run, a double and two RBI. The three-hit day ties Harrison's career high set twice in her sophomore season with Arkansas. The home run was also the first of the season for the Bulldogs.
Another Ranked Win In The Books…
For the 25th time in her career, Vann Stuedeman has taken down a ranked opponent with MSU's 4-1 victory on Thursday against No. 21 Fresno State. It is the first ranked victory for State since taking down No. 11 LSU, 7-2, on April 15, 2016. The Bulldogs had three ranked wins in 2016.
Silkwood Moving Up The Record Book…
Alexis Silkwood moved up another spot in the MSU record book on Thursday, as she earned her 78th start of her career. That now puts her in sole possession of fourth place and four behind third.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Led by junior Reggie Harrison, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI, the Bulldogs erased an early FSU lead and never looked back.
"Very proud of this team for how they performed today and the amount of energy they brought from start to finish," MSU coach Vann Stuedeman said. "Whether it was someone on the field or in the dugout, the energy was incredible and it sparked our performance. Now we have to put our focus on the games tomorrow and continuing to play with high energy all the time."
Fresno State was first on the board, as a double and a single drove home a run to put FSU up 1-0. The lead would not last long, as Harrison got a hold of a 3-2 pitch and sent it over the fence in left for the first homer of her MSU career.
The inning didn't stop there, even when Fresno State got the next two batters out. With two outs on the board and the bases clear, Emily Heimberger knocked a single up the middle to get things rolling. After an Amanda Ivy walk, a FSU error pushed home two more runs for the Bulldogs to make it 3-1.
State added an insurance run in the third as Harrison drilled a single to center to bring home pinch runner Maddie Dorsett.
From there, senior Alexis Silkwood kept dominating the circle, closing out the MSU victory and securing a 3-0 start to her season. For the day, Silkwood threw her third complete game of the year while also tossing four strikeouts.
Harrison was not the only Bulldog to dominate the day, as Heimberger turned in a 2-for-3 day with a run scored. Morgan Bell and Bevia Robinson also turned in hits on the day.
State will now turn its attention to Cal State Fullerton and Texas Tech, as they play a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 17. The Bulldogs face CSUF at 10 a.m. CT and TTU at 7 p.m.
2017 Puerto Vallarta College Challenge Schedule…
Thursday, Feb. 16
Game 1 - Mississippi State def. Fresno State, 4-1
Game 2 – Florida Gulf Coast vs. Fresno State – 1 p.m. CT
Game 3 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas Tech – 4 p.m. CT
Game 4 – Florida Gulf Coast vs. Texas Tech – 7 p.m. CT
Friday, Feb. 17
Game 5 – Mississippi State vs. Cal State Fullerton – 10 a.m. CT
Game 6 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Florida Gulf Coast – 1 p.m. CT
Game 7 – Florida Gulf Coast vs. Fresno State – 4 p.m. CT
Game 8 – Mississippi State vs. Texas Tech – 7 p.m. CT
Saturday, Feb. 18
Game 9 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Texas Tech – 9 a.m. CT
Game 10 – Cal State Fullerton vs. Fresno State – 11:45 a.m. CT
Game 11 – Mississippi State vs. Florida Gulf Coast – 2:30 p.m. CT
Scoring Plays Versus Fresno State…
2nd Inning – Reggie Harrison unloads and sends a ball over the fence in left field for the first home run of her MSU career and first for the Bulldogs in 2017
2nd Inning – With two outs on the board, Kat Moore slaps a ball back to the pitcher, who overthrows first base, scoring Emily Heimberger and Amanda Ivy
3rd Inning – After Morgan Bell is walked, Maddie Dorsett comes in to pinch run and is moved to second off a sac bunt. From there, she's brought home thanks to a single from Reggie Harrison
Bulldog Home Run Tracker…
- Reggie Harrison vs. Fresno State, Feb. 16, 2017 (None on, no outs)
Harrison Doing It Big On Day One…
Playing in just her fifth game in the Maroon and White, junior Reggie Harrison put on a monster performance, going 3-for-3 with home run, a double and two RBI. The three-hit day ties Harrison's career high set twice in her sophomore season with Arkansas. The home run was also the first of the season for the Bulldogs.
Another Ranked Win In The Books…
For the 25th time in her career, Vann Stuedeman has taken down a ranked opponent with MSU's 4-1 victory on Thursday against No. 21 Fresno State. It is the first ranked victory for State since taking down No. 11 LSU, 7-2, on April 15, 2016. The Bulldogs had three ranked wins in 2016.
Silkwood Moving Up The Record Book…
Alexis Silkwood moved up another spot in the MSU record book on Thursday, as she earned her 78th start of her career. That now puts her in sole possession of fourth place and four behind third.
Social Media…
For more on Mississippi State softball, follow the Bulldogs on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram by searching for "HailStateSB." You can also find all-access coverage of the program on SnapChat by searching for "HailStateSnap".
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Silkwood, Alexis (3-0)
L: DUNG, Kamalani (3-1)
Batting:
RBI: MCHELLON, Savannah 1
SH: BROUSSARD, Schuylar 1
Base Running:
RUNS: WILLMON, Lindsey 1
Batting:
2B: Harrison, Reggie 1
HR: Harrison, Reggie 1
RBI: Harrison, Reggie 2
SH: Silkwood, Alexis 1 ; Ivy, Amanda 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Dorsett, Maddie 1 ; Harrison, Reggie 1 ; Heimberger, Emily 1 ; Ivy, Amanda 1
SB: Robinson, Bevia 2
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