By: Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications
Box Score GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State defeated Alcorn State in a commanding 12-4 victory at the GSU Softball Complex on Friday afternoon.
The Tigers wasted no time, jumping out to a five-run lead in the first inning and never looking back.
Grambling State (9-16, 2-4 SWAC) tallied eight hits while capitalizing on defensive miscues by Alcorn.
Zoe Roland led the offensive charge, going 2-for-3 with three runs scored and an RBI.
Kaytlyn Moore also had a strong performance, recording two hits, two runs, and an RBI.
Kamryn Broussard added a home run and two RBIs, while
Tavia Leadon,
Cadashia Collins, and
Ahsunte' Specks each drove in a run.
On the mound,
Audrey Richardson (3-2) was dominant, tossing a complete game, allowing just one hit while striking out two across five innings.
She held Alcorn (6-15, 2-7 SWAC) hitless through the first four frames before surrendering a three-run homer in the fifth.
The Tigers set the tone early, with Roland's RBI bunt single sparking a five-run first inning.
Grambling State continued to pressure Alcorn State's pitching staff, adding runs in every frame. Broussard's two-run homer in the third pushed the lead to double digits, and
Ahsunte' Specks RBI double in the fourth helped seal the win.
UP NEXT
Grambling State is back in action on Saturday with a doubleheader against Alcorn State University at 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. at the GSU Softball Complex.
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