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Jackson State University
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Jackson State JSUSB25 10-8
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Winner Howard HOW 6-11
Jackson State JSUSB25
10-8
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Final
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Howard HOW
6-11
Winner
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R H E
Jackson State JSUSB25 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 1
Howard HOW 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 6 0

W: HOLT,Julia (2-3) L: Morris, Brooklyn (3-3)

Game Recap: Softball |

Jackson State Drops Tough Matchup with Howard in 8 innings

HONOLULU, HI | The Jackson State Tigers fell 2-1 in an eight-inning matchup to Howard Saturday to close out the Outrigger Invitational.

Brooklyn Morris (3-3) came out of the bullpen for and took the loss. The left-hander went 2.2 innings, giving up one run without giving up a hit, allowing no walks and striking out two.  Jorgina Gant was a bright spot for the Tigers, starting the ballgame and throwing five innings, giving up one run on six hits, with one walk and one strikeout.

HOW IT HAPPENED

  • Jackson State (10-8) got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning.
  • Mari Stephens came across to score the lone run of the inning for Jackson State and get them on the board.
  • The Tigers were unable to hold the lead, as Howard scored two times over the remaining seven innings to grab the 2-1 win.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

  • Jackson State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
  • JSU's pitchers limited Howard to just 1-for-7 (.143) with runners in scoring position, while facing 30 Howard hitters in the game, allowing 13 ground balls and six fly balls while striking out three.
  • Jace Jackson led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
  • Howard was led offensively by sophomore Merci Hart, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
  • Mia Gonzales led the Bison pitching staff, throwing 3.2 scoreless innings.

Up Next
The Tigers will open conference play on Friday against Bethune-Cookman. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.

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