MONROE, La.| The Jackson State softball team fell in a mid-week matchup to ULM Wednesday evening on the road.
Senior Victoria Salazar (3-2) started and took the loss in the circle for Jackson State (10-3).
Sophomore Maddie Nichols and junior Victoria Abrams combined to toss a shutout on Wednesday as the UL Monroe Warhawks blanked the Jackson State Tigers 8-0.
Junior Meah Almaraz led the way offensively for the Tigers, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a double.
How It Happened
- Jackson State (10-3) did not advance a runner past second base in the game.
- The Tigers went 0-for-3 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the sixth, when Almaraz made it into scoring position with two outs.
Inside the Numbers
- Jackson State pitchers faced 31 UL Monroe hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and six fly balls while striking out three.
- Almaraz led the Tigers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double.
- ULM was led offensively by freshman Meagan Brown, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
- Abrams led the Warhawks pitching staff, throwing three shutout innings.
Up Next
The Tigers will travel to Memphis, Tennessee to compete in the 901 Classic. JSU will face UT Martin and Memphis on Friday beginning at 11:00 a.m. All games will be streamed live on ESPN+.
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