MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Jackson State used a six-run second inning to defeat Alabama State 7-1 clinching the opening series of Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) play at the Barbara Williams Softball Complex on Saturday night.
 
Alabama State (10-13, 1-2 SWAC) collected eight hits as a team in the final game of the series but committed five errors in the loss. Kendall Smiley led the offense finishing 3-for-4 while five others picked up a hit in the loss.
 
Charity Bibbs (4-7) suffered the loss working 1.2 innings in the start allowing seven runs (five earned) on just four hits.
 
How It Happened

• (T1) Beija Allen drove in the game's first run with a sacrifice fly to center, Jackson State 1-0.
• (T2) The Tigers started the scoring on a sacrifice bunt by S Huckabee before Allen drew a bases-loaded walk to push the lead to three. A pair of two-run singles pushed the lead to seven, Jackson State 7-0.
• (B3) Alana Scott grounded out to short to score Kindall DeRamus, Jackson State 7-1.
• (B5) Scott drove in a run with a sacrifice fly to right before Lindsy Smith recorded an RBI groundout, Jackson State 7-3.
• (B7) Kelsey Long doubled in the game's final run, Jackson State 7-4. 

Up Next
Alabama State returns to action with a Tuesday doubleheader beginning at 3 p.m. against Faulkner at the Barbara Williams Softball Complex.
 
Follow the Hornets
For complete coverage of Alabama State athletics, follow the Hornets on social media @BamaStateSports (Twitter), /BamaStateSports (Facebook), @bamastatesports (Instagram), or visit the official home of Alabama State athletics at bamastatesports.com.
 
  Read Full Article