MONTGOMERY, Ala.| The Jackson State Tigers took a 1-0 lead into the sixth inning, but could not hang on and fell 3-1 to the Alabama State Hornets Friday.
Brooklyn Morris (5-5) started and took the loss in the circle for Jackson State . The left-hander went six innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on three hits, allowing one walk and striking out two.
At the plate, the Tigers were paced by Ka'Liyah Gipson, who went 2-for-4 on the day. Jace Jackson furnished a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-4 with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Jackson State got on the scoreboard first, starting in the third inning.
- JSU got an RBI single from Jackson, scoring Gipson from third base.
- The Tigers were unable to hold the lead, as Alabama State scored three times over the remaining four innings to grab the 3-1 win.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
- Jackson State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
- JSU left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
- The Tigers out-hit the Hornets at a 7-3 clip.
- Morris limited Alabama State to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
- Alabama State was led offensively by senior Alexia Denby, who went 1-for-1 with a home run and three RBI.
- Kohana Pouson led the Hornets pitching staff, throwing 3.2 shutout innings.
