DECATUR, Miss. — East Central Community College split a doubleheader with Northeast Mississippi Community College on Saturday at The Mound, falling in Game 1 before bouncing back with an 11-7 win in Game 2.

After being shut out in the opener, East Central responded with an explosive offensive performance in the second game, highlighted by a five-run second inning and multiple extra-base hits.

Game 1

Northeast took control early and never let up, scoring in every inning of a five-inning run-rule victory.

1st inning

Top 1st: Sophie Gant delivers an RBI double, followed by another extra-base hit to give Northeast an early lead.

Bottom 1st: East Central is unable to respond.

NEMCC leads

2nd inning

Top 2nd: Northeast adds two more runs on a bunt single and defensive miscues.

Bottom 2nd: East Central goes scoreless.

NEMCC leads

3rd inning

Top 3rd: A three-run home run from Chloe Skelton extends the lead.

Bottom 3rd: East Central puts a runner on but cannot capitalize.

NEMCC leads

4th inning

Top 4th: Northeast continues to build the lead with a home run and a two-RBI single.

Bottom 4th: East Central is held off the board.

NEMCC leads

5th inning

Top 5th: Northeast adds three more runs to seal the game.

Bottom 5th: East Central is unable to score as the game ends in run-rule fashion.

NEMCC 16, ECCC 0 / F

East Central recorded four hits in the opener, with extra-base hits from Madye Bath, Lanayah Henry, and Kathryn Montz.

Game 2

East Central responded with a strong offensive showing, using timely hitting and a big second inning to secure the win.

1st inning

Top 1st: Northeast strikes first on an RBI double from Sophie Gant.

Bottom 1st: East Central answers as Riley Ruple scores on a wild pitch before Maleigh Lemings drives in a run on a sacrifice fly.

2-1 ECCC

2nd inning

Top 2nd: Northeast briefly regains the lead with RBI hits from Kendall Bragg and Bailey Houston.

Bottom 2nd: East Central explodes for five runs. Lyric Lay and Riley Ruple drive in runs before Maleigh Lemings clears the bases with a three-RBI double.

7-3 ECCC

3rd inning

Top 3rd: Northeast is held scoreless.

Bottom 3rd: East Central adds two more runs behind RBIs from Karley Ferrington and Ruple.

9-3 ECCC

4th inning

Top 4th: Kendall Bragg hits a solo home run.

Bottom 4th: East Central is held scoreless.

9-4 ECCC

5th inning

Top 5th: Northeast closes the gap with a two-run home run from Jeoreia Henry and an additional run on a passed ball.

Bottom 5th: East Central goes scoreless.

9-7 ECCC

6th inning

Top 6th: Northeast is retired.

Bottom 6th: Lanayah Henry delivers a two-run home run to extend the lead.

11-7 ECCC

7th inning

Top 7th: East Central closes it out defensively to secure the win.

11-7 ECCC / F

Riley Ruple and Maleigh Lemings led the offensive effort in Game 2, while Lanayah Henry added a key two-run home run late.

In the circle, Macy Nordstrom earned the win, with Manda Rie Leach and Ava Mosley combining in relief to close out the game.