By: Habtom Keleta - Asst. Athletic Director - Media Relations
Box Score GULFPORT, Miss. | The Grambling State Lady Tigers fell 11-0 in five innings to Alabama State in the opening round of the 2021 Southwestern Athletic Conference Softball Tournament at the Gulfport Sportsplex. The original 9 a.m. start was delayed due to inclement weather and pushed back to 5 p.m.
Grambling's (13-17 overall) offense struggled on the afternoon and simply could not generate its usual mix of power hitting and solid base running against a solid Lady Hornets team that was the last squad to win a SWAC softball championship. GSU managed just two hits on the day that came from
India Wells and
Cameron Ellis respectively.
The Lady Hornets produced an 8-run inning in the third, including a gram slam to close the door.
GSU pitcher and SWAC Second-team selection
Payton Shells (6-5) was credited with the loss as she allowed12 hits while striking out one Lady Hornet batter.
Up Next
Grambling State is set to battle in an elimination game on Wednesday, May 12 at 11 a.m. against Alcorn State University. Click
here to view the contest on the SWAC Digital Network.
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