LORMAN, Miss. --An outstanding offensive output was not enough for Jackson State on Tuesday. The Tigers tallied eight runs, but could not hold the Alcorn State Lady Braves at bay, and were defeated 10-8.

Madison McDowell (3-3) got the ball to start for Jackson State (18-16) and took the loss.

In the batter's box, the Tigers were paced by Avelina Mclean, who went 1-for-1 on the day with two RBIs. Isabella Rivera furnished a standout performance at the plate as well, going 1-for-2 with a double and an RBI. Thenya Kennedy also contributed for Jackson State, putting together one hit in four trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Tigers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning.
• Jackson State managed to push across two runs in the inning.
• The Braves failed to push any runs across before the Tigers offense got back to their scoring ways the next inning.
• Jackson State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Kennedy, which brought the score to 3-0 in favor of the Tigers.
• Jackson State's lead had disappeared by the time the third inning came around and turned into a 6-3 Alcorn State advantage, when the Tigers cut that deficit to 6-4.
• The Lady Braves expanded their lead to 8-4 before the Jackson State offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the fourth.
• Kennedy crossed home plate with the lone run of the inning for the Tigers, bringing the score to 8-5 in favor of Alcorn State.
• Alcorn State expanded their lead to 10-5 before the Tigers offense got back to work, reducing that lead to 10-8 in the sixth. 
• The Tigers were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

INSIDE THE NUMBERS

• Jackson State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed three runs across.
• Both Kennedy and Zaria Keyes stole four bases in Tuesday's game.
• The Tigers swiped 12 bases as a team.
• Jackson State pitchers faced 32 Alcorn State hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out two.
• The Tigers drew six walks from Alcorn State pitching.
• Mclean led the Tigers at the plate, going 1 for 1 with two RBIs.
• Alcorn State was led offensively by Olivia Miller, who went 3 for 3 with a home run and three RBIs.
• Alainah Felton led the Lady Braves pitching staff, throwing seven innings of eight-run ball.

UP NEXT
The Tigers will continue on the road as they open a three-game series with Bethune-Cookman on Friday. First pitch is set for 4 p.m.