VICKSBURG, Miss.| The Jackson State University softball is set to open its 2023 campaign as they open play at the fourth annual River City Classic Friday morning against Alcorn State. First pitch is set for 11:00 a.m.
 
Jackson State (0-0) ended its 2022 campaign 24-27 overall and 12-12 in conference. The Tigers capped last season falling just short of Alabama State in the SWAC Semifinals at the tournament. The Tigers will open this season facing SWAC opponent, Alcorn State. The Tigers will also host Southeastern Baptist, Tennessee State, Alabama A&M and Xavier University of Louisiana.
 
JSU infielder, Samiyyah Huckabee was named to the SWAC Preseason Softball second team ahead of the Tigers' season opener. Takiya Hill was also named to the SWAC Preseason Softball second team as a pitcher. Huckabee started in 51 games for the Tigers last season and registered 20 RBIs, 198 catches and 76 putouts. Hill started in 23 games for Jackson State in 2022, registering 10 total wins and completed eight games. She also pitched 110.2 innings last season and added one shutout to her stat line last season.
 
Alcorn State (0-0) closed out the 2022 season 17-33 overall and 9-12 in conference play. The Braves enter the 2023 season under its new head coach.
 
Jackson State is projected to finish second in the SWAC Eastern division. 
 
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