Grant chased Pemberton, who was headed toward Vicksburg. Pemberton left 5,000 troops to make a stand on both sides of the Big Black River after his Champion Hill defeat, while he withdrew with his main command to nearby Vicksburg.
Grant pursued Pemberton, who had retreated from Champion Hill and was headed towards Vicksburg.  Pemberton left a contingent of 5,000 troops behind to defend positions on both sides of the Big Black River, while he moved his main army to Vicksburg.