ORMOND BEACH, Fla. – Bethune-Cookman saw its early 3-0 lead fade as Delaware State eliminated the Wildcats from the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference tournament with a 9-5 decision Friday morning.
The Hornets went on to face Norfolk State, an 8-7 winner over Florida A&M, in the elimination bracket Friday afternoon.
The Wildcats saw their three-year run as conference champions end with an 18-35 record.
Jessica Madrid and Ashley Bennett each homered and drove in a combined six runs as Delaware State scored four in the fifth and three in the sixth to take the lead.
B-CU scored a run in five of the first six innings.
Shelley finished 3-4, while Ceasar had two hits.
