NORFOLK, Va., May 9, 2025 – No. 6 seed South Carolina State continued its impressive tournament run, edging out third-seeded Delaware State 5-4 in the MEAC Softball Championship consolation final on Friday afternoon at the NSU Softball Field.
With the win, the Lady Bulldogs advance to Saturday's championship game, where they will face top-seeded Howard at 12 p.m. live on ESPN+.
Delaware State struck first, plating four runs in the top of the second inning. Zaelyn Harding scored the game's opening run following a sacrifice bunt from Kaylie Noell that led to a defensive error. Mi'Shon King added another run on a groundout, before Noell and Annalisse Santana came around to score on a double and a single, respectively, giving the Hornets a 4-0 lead.
S.C. State answered in the bottom of the third, as
Taylor Ames-Alexander drove in
Marley Quammie with a single for the first run. La
Kauree Munyan followed with a base hit plating
Jamaria Charley to cut the deficit to 4-2.
Ames-Alexander came through once again in the fifth, crushing a three-run homer over the centerfield fence to give the Lady Bulldogs a 5-4 advantage. Charley and
Madison Boyd scored on the blast.
Delaware State threatened in the final two innings but couldn't capitalize, as S.C. State's defense held firm to preserve the one-run lead and punch their ticket to the title game.
Fans can follow championship updates and results through the
MEAC Softball Championship Central page.
