HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Alabama A&M squeezed out a 2-1 decision over Jackson State in the series opener Friday afternoon.
 
The SWAC contest was a pitchers dual and defensive stalemate.
 
Sophomore Kayla Owens tossed a complete game and scattered six hits and allowed two runs and two walks and fanned three batters. She also induced nine fly outs and six ground outs.
 
JSU's lone run came in the top of the third with Cheyenne Aplon's RBI double to left field to score Kaitlyn Elzie.
 
Owens also helped herself at the plate and batted 2-for-3.
 
The team teams return to action for a Saturday doubleheader