JACKSON, Miss.| Jackson State used timely hitting and a dominant effort in the circle from Jorgina Gant to earn a 6-0 conference win over Alabama A&M on Friday at the JSU Softball Field in Jackson.
How It Happened
- Jackson State (20-18, 12-5 SWAC) struck first in the opening inning when Jace Jackson launched a solo home run to put the Tigers on the board.
- JSU added two more runs in the second, highlighted by Ariana Murillo's two-run double to left, then stretched the lead to 5-0 in the fourth on Brooklyn Morris' two-run single.
- The Tigers added one more insurance run off an Alabama A&M error in the sixth to complete the scoring.
Inside the Numbers
- Jace Jackson paced the offense with a home run, an RBI, a run scored, and two walks, while Ka'Liyah Gipson set the tone at the top of the lineup by going 3-for-3 with a double, two runs scored, a walk, and a stolen base.
- Avelina McLean added a 2-for-3 performance with a double and a run scored, Morris drove in two runs, and Murillo finished with a double and two RBI.
- Jackson State totaled 10 hits on the afternoon.
- In the circle, Jorgina Gant was outstanding, tossing a complete-game shutout.
- She allowed just three hits, walked two, and struck out seven across seven innings to improve to 9-4 on the season.
- Gant worked out of Alabama A&M's best threat in the third and never let the visitors gain momentum, helping seal Jackson State's second shutout of her season.
- Alabama A&M managed just three hits, with Grace Cruthis, Kali Austerman, and Destiny King each recording one. Kaylee Tatum took the loss after allowing six runs on 10 hits in six innings.
Up Next
The Tigers will host its last home doubleheader of the season against the Bulldogs on Saturday afternoon. First pitch is set for 12 p.m.
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