Townes posted a 0.00 ERA in two starts as Mississippi College picked up a pair of road wins. The senior right-hander was credited with the victory against Lee after tossing seven-scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. In the outing, Townes surrendering just two hits and two walks as the Flames registered just a .087 batting average in 26 batters. Townes began the week with a one-inning showing in a non-conference tilt at Ouachita Baptist. During his scoreless frame, he struck out one and surrendered one hit.