JACKSON, Miss. | Grambling scored a total of seven runs in two innings and survived a late push as the Tigers defeated Jackson State 7-6 at Sports Force Park in Southwestern Athletic Conference action.



Redshirt junior Morgan Adams, a Preseason All-SWAC Selection, had a sensational afternoon as she led the team with a 2-run home run in the fourth inning to give GSU an early lead before freshman Sherrell Matthews, who batted DH, generated another 2-run home run later in the inning to extend the lead to 4-0.

Adams later bombed another 2-run shot in the fifth inning to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead and never looked back. The junior finished with a game-high 4-RBI in the victory.

Tigers (4-7 overall, 1-1 SWAC) starting pitcher Payton Shells (1-2) picked up the win, striking out three batters while allowing six runs in 5.2 innings of work while Janecia King was credited with the save as she put in 1.1 innings of work.

 

Up Next

Grambling State hosts Mississippi Valley on Friday, March 26 in SWAC action. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. at the Ruston Sports Complex. (issues with water on campus caused school to close on Friday).

 

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