COMMERCE, Texas — Jackson State’s softball team had a late lead but fell short in a 7-6 loss to Marist on Sunday morning at the Lion Invitational. The Tigers led 4-3 into the sixth inning but allowed four runs in the bottom half to surrender the game.
Madison McDowell took the loss, moving to 2-2 on the season. Brooklyn Morris started and pitched five innings, giving up three earned runs on five hits with no walks and two strikeouts. Offensively, Courtney Little led Jackson State with a double, walk, and two RBIs in three plate appearances. Avelina Mclean went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI, while Gabrielle Willis added two hits and an RBI in four at-bats.
The Tigers scored first, posting four runs in the fourth inning, including a two-run groundout by Little. Marist responded with six runs to take a 6-4 lead before Jackson State tied the game at 6-6 in the seventh. The Red Foxes scored once in the bottom of the seventh to secure the victory.
Jackson State’s offense was bolstered by four players with multiple hits. The pitching staff faced 30 Marist batters, recording two strikeouts, six ground balls, and nine fly balls. Marist’s Haley Ahr led the Red Foxes with a 4-for-4 performance, including three doubles and two RBIs. Stella Blanchard pitched 3.2 innings of two-run ball for Marist.
The Tigers will return to their home field Wednesday to host Belhaven. First pitch is scheduled for 6 p.m. The team can be followed on social media at @GoJSUTigers on Instagram and Twitter, and Jackson State Tigers on Facebook, or online at GoJSUTigers.com.
