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Winner Jackson State JSU 15-16, 4-4 SWAC
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Bethune-Cookman BCUSB 7-23, 5-3 SWAC
Winner
Jackson State JSU
15-16, 4-4 SWAC
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Bethune-Cookman BCUSB
7-23, 5-3 SWAC
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Jackson State JSU 0 0 0 0 0 3 2 5 8 3
Bethune-Cookman BCUSB 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 4 7 0

W: Kuppenbender, Macie (3-3) L: Victoria Guzman (1-9)

Game Recap: Softball |

Jackson State Ties Series at Bethune-Cookman with 5-4 Win

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.| The Jackson State softball team rallied from a 3-3 tie in the sixth inning to win in thrilling fashion, earning a 5-4 victory over Bethune-Cookman Saturday afternoon to even out the series.

Macie Kuppenbender (3-3) got the win for Jackson State in the circle. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up four runs, two earned, on seven hits, allowing three walks and striking out one.

Hermariya Stephens led the way offensively for the Tigers, going 2-for-4 in the ballgame with a home run and two RBI. Brooklyn Morris put together a standout performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with a double. Isabel Gusman also chipped in, going 1-for-3 for Jackson State with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Jackson State (15-16, 4-4 SWAC) trailied 2-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board.
  • The Tigers scored three times, picking up one on an RBI base knock off the bat of Gusman.
  • Bethune-Cookman tied the ballgame at three before the Tigers came back to reclaim their advantage in the seventh inning.
  • Jackson State scored twice on Stephens' two-run homer, which brought JSU's lead to 5-3.
  • Bethune-Cookman put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Jackson State still held on for the 5-4 win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Jackson State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed three runs across.
  • The Tigers out-hit the Wildcats at an 8-7 clip.
  • Samiyyah Huckabee stole two bases in Saturday's game.
  • Jackson State went 2-for-4 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
  • JSU's pitchers faced 32 Bethune-Cookman hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out one.
  • Stephens led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI.
  • Bethune-Cookman was led offensively by sophomore Desirae Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
  • Halyne Gonzalez led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing five innings of two-run ball.

UP NEXT
Jackson State will return for game three in Daytona Beach Sunday afternoon to break the tie. First pitch is set for noon.

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