Box Score

JACKSON, Miss. – The Mississippi Valley State University softball program got their first knock just three batters into the ballgame but were not able to reach base again as the sticks went cold in the series opener at JSU,  losing 8-0 in five.

The Basics:

• Score
  • Jackson State – 8
  • Mississippi Valley – 0
    • 5 Innings

• Records
  • Mississippi Valley (1-22, 0-10 SWAC)
  • Jackson State (15-14, 7-2 SWAC)

• Location
  • Jackson, Mississippi – JSU Softball Field

• Series History
  • Tigers Lead 66-58 (46.8%)

• Winning Streak
  • Tigers (W24) / Diamond Devils' Last Win: April 27, 2019 (10-7, 9 Innings)

Diamond Devils' Top Performers:

• Taniya Partee was the lone hit-getter, singling in the first inning to prevent the home nine from a perfect game.

• Madison Bruce struck out a trio of Tigers while making the hitters earn their stripes as she issued only one walk.

Next:

• Valley State gets two chances to try again on Saturday as they close out the series at 1 and 3 p.m. in Jackson, once again, both airing on SWAC TV.

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