JACKSON, Miss. | The Jackson State softball team opened day two of the Capital City Classic with a win over Grambling State Sunday morning. The Tigers advance to 10-2 on the season. The remaining games in the tournament were canceled due to inclement weather.

How It Happened

• Jackson State started scoring in the bottom of the second inning as Valeria Joaquin walked with a bases loaded situation that brought Jace Jackson home.
• Ka'Liyah Gipson led off with a bunt in the bottom of the third inning to get the Tigers bats started.
• Jackson reached first on a fielder's choice that brought Gipson home helping JSU to a 2-0 advantage by the end of the third.
• The Tigers pushed two more runs across in the fourth
• Grambling State got on the board in the top of the fifth with an RBI single from Cadashia Collins that scored.
• JSU responded in the bottom of the sixth with a single to center field from Meah Almaraz that scored Courtney Little.
• Jackson State held on to its 5-1 lead as the Tigers secured the win.

Inside the Numbers

• Jorgina Grant (3-1) got the win in the circle for JSU.
• Jordan Hodge (0-1) took the loss in the circle for GSU.
• Grant faced 24 GSU batters and only allowed two hits through seven innings.
• Jackson State finished with six hits, five runs and one error in the game.
• Ariana Murrillo led JSU at the plate with two hits.
• Courtney Little, Meah Almaraz, Jace Jackson, and Valerie Joaquin each registered an RBI in the game.

Up Next
The Jackson State softball will travel to Honolulu, Hawaii to compete in the Outrigger Invitational. The Tigers will open play on Wednesday versus Washington.

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