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Macie Kuppenbender
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Jackson State JSU23SB 17-22, 6-8 SWAC
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Winner Alabama State ALST 21-16, 10-4 SWAC
Jackson State JSU23SB
17-22, 6-8 SWAC
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Final
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Alabama State ALST
21-16, 10-4 SWAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Jackson State JSU23SB 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 6 4
Alabama State ALST 0 0 0 0 3 0 X 3 4 0

W: Bailey Greenlee (11-7) L: Kuppenbender, Macie (1-4) S: Ashley Pye (1)

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Jackson State JSU23SB 17-23, 6-9 SWAC
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Winner Alabama State ALST 22-16, 11-4 SWAC
Jackson State JSU23SB
17-23, 6-9 SWAC
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Final
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Alabama State ALST
22-16, 11-4 SWAC
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Jackson State JSU23SB 0 0 3 1 0 1 1 6 10 3
Alabama State ALST 8 0 0 1 2 0 X 11 10 3

W: Ashley Pye (6-4) L: Medina , Marissa (0-1) S: Bailey Greenlee (5)

Game Recap: Softball |

Tigers Drop ASU Series on the Road

MONTGOMERY, Ala.| Despite picking up six hits in the ballgame and out-hitting the hosts, the Jackson State softball team was unable to push across more runs, as it fell to Alabama State 3-1 in the first game of Friday's doubleheader. In game two, the Tigers struggled to cash in runs, leaving 10 on base in an 11-6 loss.

GAME 1 | Alabama State 3, Jackson State 1
Kuppenbender (1-4) got the ball to start for Jackson State and took the loss. Victoria Salazar was Macie a bright spot for the Tigers, coming out of the bullpen and throwing one shutout inning, allowing no hits.

At the plate, the Tigers were paced by Mari Stephens, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Monica Serrano compiled a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-1 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Jackson State (17-22, 6-8) put runs on the scoreboard first in the third inning as the Tigers got an RBI single from Stephens, scoring Alexis Arredondo from third base.
  • Alabama State scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth inning to take the lead from the Tigers.
  • JSU wasn't able to score again as the Hornets walked away with the 3-1 win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • Jackson State finished with one run, six hits and four errors.
  • Alabama State had three runs, four hits and no errors.
  • The Tigers out-hit the Hornets at a 6-4 clip.
  • Jackson State's pitchers limited Alabama State to just 1-for-5 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
  • The Tigers pitchers faced 26 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out one.
  • Stephens led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
  • Alabama State was led offensively by Alexia Denby, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI's.
  • Ashley Pye led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing 5.1 innings of one-run ball.
GAME 2 | Alabama State 11, Jackson State 6

Marissa Medina (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Jackson State. Victoria Salazar was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning while allowing one hit.

Jace Jackson led the way offensively for the Tigers, going 2-for-3 in the ballgame with an RBI. Medina furnished a standout performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with an RBI. Monica Serrano also contributed, going 1-for-2 for Jackson State with a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
  • Jackson State (17-23, 6-9 SWAC) trailed 8-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board.
  • The Tigers put together a three-run frame, culminating in a run-scoring single from Jackson.
  • JSU kept the Hornets off the board before narrowing the gap further in the fourth.
  • Samiyyah Huckabee came across to score the lone run of the inning for Jackson State, which brought the score to 8-4 in favor of the Hornets.
  • Alabama State built its lead to 11-4 before the JSU offense got going, reducing that lead to 11-5 in the sixth.
  • The Tigers scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Medina.
  • Jackson State held the Hornets off the board before narrowing the gap further in the seventh.
  • The Tigers crossed home plate with the lone run of the inning, tightening the Alabama State lead to 11-6.
  • The ballgame ended with that seventh inning rally as JSU fell short.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
  • Jackson State registered six runs, 10 hits and three errors.
  • Alabama State recorded 11 runs, 10 hits and three errors.
  • Jackson State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
  • Huckabee stole two bases in Friday's game.
  • JSU's pitchers faced 32 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and five fly balls while striking out three.
  • Jackson led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
  • Alabama State was led offensively by Alexia Denby, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
  • Ashley Pye led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing two shutout innings.  
UP NEXT
The Tigers return to the JSU Softball Field to host Bethune-Cookman for a weekend series at home. First pitch is set for 5:00 p.m. Friday, 1:00 p.m. Saturday and noon on Sunday.

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