JACKSON, Miss.| The JSU Softball team claimed the series against Alabama State 2-1 after splitting its Saturday doubleheader. The Tigers won game two 9-8 in walk-off fashion and fell in eight innings in game three.

Jackson State improves to 16-10 overall and 6-2 in SWAC play.

Game 1
How It Happened

• Jackson State got on the board in the first inning after an error scored one run. 
• The Tigers added one run in the third after Alabama State committed an error.
• Alabama State tied the game in the top of the fourth thanks to a single by Alana Scott, and a sacrifice fly by Jaibriel Terrell.
• In the bottom of the fourth, Jackson State University broke up the tie when Gabby Willis grounded out, scoring one run. Then a walk by Mari Stephens followed to extend the lead to 4-2.
• Alabama State captured the lead, 5-4, in the top of the fifth when Brooke Ramsey singled, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.
• Haley Howard doubled to left field, which helped Jackson State University tie the game at five in the bottom of the fifth.
• ASU broke up the tie in the top of the sixth when Zoee Disroe hit a solo home run to left field, then an error followed to extend the lead to 8-5.
• JSU came back to tie the game in the bottom of the sixth thanks to a single by Jace Jackson, and a double by Meah Almaraz.
• The Tigers offense pushed through to secure the 9-8 walk-off win.

Inside the Numbers

• Jorgina Gant earned the win for JSU in the circle.
• The freshman gave up seven hits and eight runs (two earned) over seven innings, striking out four and walking two.
• Mason Quinnie took the loss for Alabama State.
• The starter went four and one-third innings, surrendering five runs (one earned) on four hits, striking out none and walking two.
• Almaraz finished with two RBI's.
• The first baseman went 2-for-3 on the day.
• Gipson led Jackson State with three hits in four at bats from the lead off position.
• Howard collected two hits for JSU in four at bats. 

Game 2
How It Happened

• Jackson State fell behind by five runs in the third inning, but then tried to fight back.
• The Tigers closed the gap by scoring on a home run, a walk, and a single.
• JSU scored three runs in the bottom of the fifth on a home run to left field by Jace Jackson.
• The navy and white tied the game in the bottom of the seventh thanks to a walk by Haley Howard, and a single by Valerie Joaquin.
• A dropped third strike gave Alabama State the lead, 7-6, in the top of the eighth.
• The Tigers weren't able to recover in the bottom of the extra inning as ASU went on to register the win.

Inside the Numbers

• Mason Quinnie earned the win for Alabama State after giving up four hits and two runs over three innings, striking out none and walking three.
• Brooklyn Morris took the loss for JSU after pitching four innings, giving up one run (zero earned) on five hits, striking out one and walking one.
• Sofia Gonzalez started in the circle for the Tigers.
• Gonzalez allowed seven hits and six runs (one earned) over four innings, striking out two and walking one.
• Kaitlyn Hill led things off in the circle for Alabama State.
• The starting pitcher surrendered six hits and four runs (three earned) over five innings, striking out one and walking three.
• Mari Stephens and Joaquin each collected multiple hits for Jackson State. 

Up Next
The Tigers will travel to Nicholls State on Wednesay. First pitch is set for 5 p.m.

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