YOUNGSVILLE, La. — The third non-conference tournament of the 2020 season is behind Middle Tennessee, as the Mardi Gras Mambo ended in a comeback attempt that fell short against Houston Baptist.
MIDDLE TENNESSEE 2, HOUSTON BAPTIST 3
» An over-achieving Houston Baptist team was picked to finish 10th in the Southland Conference but entered play on Saturday with an 8-6 record, including a win over last year's Conference USA champions, Louisiana Tech.
» The Huskies applied pressure immediately, as a walk, a single, and a walk loaded the bases with no outs in the top of the first.