By: Leon Mitchell, GSU Athletic Communications
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Box Score 2 GRAMBLING, La. | Grambling State completed a dominant performance on Saturday, sweeping Alcorn State University in a doubleheader at the GSU Softball Complex.
The Tigers took game one 7-3 before erupting for a 13-5 run-rule victory in game two.
In the first game, Grambling State (11-16, 4-4 SWAC) rallied from an early deficit, using a five-run fifth inning to take control.
Kaytlyn Moore led the way, going 3-for-3 with two RBIs, while
Ahsunte' Specks and
Christalyn Higgins each drove in a run.
Audrey Richardson (4-2) earned the win, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits in 6.1 innings, while
Erin Gibbs recorded the final two outs to secure the victory.
Game two saw Grambling State's offense explode for 13 runs on just four hits, capitalizing on 14 walks and several defensive miscues by Alcorn State (6-17, 2-9).
Cadashia Collins drove in two runs, while
Ahsunte' Specks,
Deija Russell, and
Brooklynn Poullard each added an RBI.
Erin Gibbs (4-5) picked up the win, tossing 4.1 innings, while
Chloe Wilson earned the save.
The Tigers jumped out to a 4-1 lead in the first inning and never trailed, using a six-run fifth to put the game out of reach.
UP NEXT
Grambling State travels to Baton Rouge for a three-game SWAC series against Southern.
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