STARKVILLE, Miss. - Valentine's Day was not one to remember for the Lamar Lady Cardinals as they dropped two games at the February Freezer hosted by Mississippi State on Saturday.

Lamar (3-6) dropped a 7-1 decision in the afternoon before falling to Illinois by a 6-5 score in the evening.

"This weekend, it was either our pitching or our lack of hitting adjustments that lost us games," Lamar coach Holly Bruder said. "If we don't continue to improve through games and experience, we will continue to have our highs and lows throughout this season."

Lamar was held to five hits against Mississippi State. The Lady Cardinals scored their only run when Ashley McDowell and Casey Cromwell hit back-to-back doubles to lead off the third inning.

Against Illinois, Jenna Holland had three hits and scored two runs. Brynn Baca had two hits for Lamar, while Marissa LeJune drove in two runs.

Sunday's scheduled game between Lamar and Mississippi State was canceled because of cold weather.

Lamar returns to action with five games at the Louisiana Tech Classic next weekend. Lamar's home opener is set for 3 p.m. March 6 when LU hosts Houston Baptist in a Southland Conference doubleheader at the brand-new Lamar Softball Complex. For ticket information, call (409) 880-1715, or visit www.LamarCardinals.com.

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