Lady Tigers Split Midweek Doubleheader with Bryant

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JACKSON, Miss. - The Tigers split Monday's home opening doubleheader with a 3-2 win in game one before falling 9-2 in game two to Bryant University.
Leah Hopson was the winning pitcher for Jackson State in game one as she surrendered two runs on three hits over five innings, striking out two.
Kylie Kenney took the loss for Bryant University. She went two and a third innings, allowing three runs on four hits, striking out four and walking zero.
Sierra Smith went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Jackson State Tigers in hits. Jackson State was sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Alexis Arredondo made the most plays with four.
Tiffany Bell led Bryant University with two hits in four at bats in game two of action, Bryant took control early, jumping out to a 4-1 lead before extending in to 7-1 and then 9-1 in the seventh.
Jackson State scored one more run in the seventh but ultimately fell by a final score of 9-2 to split the day.
The Lady Tigers improved to 7-16 overall after the split. They will play host to Rust College tomorrow morning at 11 a.m. before playing again at 1 p.m.

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