NATCHITOCHES, La.| Senior Isis Taylor went 2-for-3 for the Jackson State softball team in a 6-1 loss to Northwestern State on Sunday afternoon to close out the Demons' weekend tournament .
Marissa Medina (2-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Jackson State. Senior Macie Kuppenbender was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going two shutout innings while allowing two hits, walking none and striking out one.
In the batter's box, the Tigers were paced by Taylor, who went 2-for-3 on the day. Freshman Brooklyn Morris put together a standout performance as well, going 1-for-1 with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Trailing 5-0, Jackson State (9-10) first put a run on the board in the fourth inning.
- JSU got an RBI single from Morris, scoring senior Alexis Arredondo from third base.
- The Tigers were unable to get any closer, as Northwestern State added one run to their tally on the way to a 6-1 final.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Jackson State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
- JSU's pitchers faced 33 Northwestern State hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out two.
- Isis Taylor led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3.
- Northwestern State was led offensively by junior Makenzie Chaffin, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
- Junior Kenzie Seely led the Demons pitching staff, throwing three scoreless innings.
UP NEXT
The Tigers will host Southern Miss in a doubleheader at the JSU Softball Field Tuesday. First pitch is set for 3:00 p.m.
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