GAME 1-JSU, 14 UAPB, 2

The Jackson State Tigers took a 2-0 lead in the first inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to a 14-2 win over the UAPB Lady Lions on Saturday.

Sofia Gonzalez got the win for Jackson State (8-2). The right-hander went five innings, giving up two runs, one earned, on one hit, allowing no walks and striking out three.

Offensively, the Tigers were led by Ka'Liyah Gipson, who went 3-for-3 on the day with a walk and two RBI. Kristina Carlson put together a standout effort as well, going 2-for-2 with a double and two RBI. Freshman Jace Jackson also chipped in for Jackson State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and two RBI.

How It Happened

• Jackson State (8-2) got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. 
• The Tigers managed to push across two runs in the inning.
• JSU lost some of their lead, expanding on their advantage in the third inning after the Golden Lions cut it to 2-1. 
• The Jackson State offense exploded for six runs, highlighted by a one-run single off the bat of Jackson, which brought the Tigers lead to 8-1.
• UAPB narrowed some of JSU's lead to 8-2 before the Tigers stretched the advantage to 14-2 in the fourth inning. 
• The Tigers bats heated up in the inning, scoring six runs, including a one-run single off the bat of Jackson. 
• The score remained 14-2 for the rest of the game, as Jackson State coasted to the win.

Inside the Numbers

• Gipson picked up three hits in the game for Jackson State and led the Tigers at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.
• Jackson State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed six runs across.
• JSU took a 2-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
• The Tigers out-hit the Lions at a 10-1 clip.
• JSU stole 10 bases as a team.
• Jackson State went 8-for-16 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
• The Tigers' pitchers limited UAPB to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.

GAME 2-JSU, 12 Tuskegee, 4

Jackson State got contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, helping the Tigers put 12 runs on the board and knock off Tuskegee 12-4 Saturday night.

Brooklyn Morris (3-1) started in the circle and picked up the win for Jackson State going five innings, giving up four runs, two earned, on five hits, allowing two walks and striking out five.

At the plate, the Tigers were led by Meah Almaraz, who went 3-for-4 on the day with two doubles and two RBI. Gabrielle Willis furnished a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI. Morris also helped out for Jackson State, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding a double and an RBI.

How It Happened

• Jackson State (9-2) got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the bottom the first inning with the game still scoreless. 
• The Tigers scored twice, with one run coming across on Willis' single in the bottom of the first.
• Tuskegee then rallied to score four runs and take a 4-2 lead before the Tigers got back on the board in the third. 
• The JSU offense exploded for four runs, highlighted by a one-run single off the bat of freshman Julie Lopez, which brought the score to 6-4 in favor of the Tigers.
• The Tigers held Tuskegee scoreless before building their lead to 12-4 in the fifth inning. 
• JSU's bats heated up in the bottom of the fifth inning, scoring six runs, including a one-run double off the bat of Willis. 
• Jackson State coasted to 12-4 the win in five innings.

Inside the Numbers

• Almaraz compiled three base knocks in the game for Jackson State.
• Morris struck out five Tuskegee hitters in the game.
• The Tigers power output was led by Almaraz, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
• JSU out-hit Tuskegee, 13-5.
• Mari Stephens stole three bases and freshman Ka'Liyah Gipson swiped two in Saturday's game.
• Jackson State stole six bases as a team.

Up Next

The Tigers will close out the 2025 Capital City Classic Sunday morning at 9 a.m. against Grambling State and 5 p.m. versus UAPB.

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