Softball vs. East Miss rained out

Lea Kittrel dives after a foul ball against East Miss. Feb. 10.

PERKINSTON---The 2012 home opener for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College lasted all of 40 minutes before the doubleheader against East Mississippi was cancelled due to rain. After one inning in game one, Gulf Coast took a 2-1 lead before playing conditions worsened and the contest was postponed.

Gulf Coast (2-0) defeated Baton Rouge Feb. 8 on the road and will take on the Bears at home Wednesday, Feb. 15 with games at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.