Jackson, MS--The Lady Braves's Kassandra Duncan pitched six innings, but providing enough offense to notch a victory proved difficult Saturday, as Alcorn State fell to Jackson State University 2-1.
Jackson State University would not relinquish the lead as the Lady Braves were unable to weather a two-run sixth inning deficit.
Alcorn State scored one run in the seventh on. Despite their efforts, the Lady Braves couldn't finish the comeback.
Sabeana Romero racked up two RBIs on two hits for Jackson State University. Romero singled in the fourth inning and homered in the sixth inning.
Breea Jamerson was a workhorse on the rubber for Jackson State University. Jamerson pitched seven innings and allowed no earned runs, three hits and four walks while striking out three.
The game's last lead went to Jackson State University thanks to a fourth inning rally that saw one run cross the plate on an RBI single by Romero.
The Braves managed to score one run in the seventh inning.
Alcorn State will close out the series tomorrow at Jackson State in a double header beginning at 11 AM.
