title image via Tennessee State Softball
Courtesy of TennesseenState Athletics
7
Winner Howard University 12-3
4
Tennessee State 5-6
| Team | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howard University | 7 | 11 | 3 |
| Tennessee State | 4 | 7 | 2 |
W: WEBER,Amelia (4-1) L: Manus, Caitlyn (2-3)
The Tennessee State softball team finished the HBCU Celebration Classic with a 3-1 record after going 1-1 on Saturday afternoon. TSU fell in its first game of the day to Howard and ended its day with an 8-0 shutout win over Alabama State.
HOWARD 7, TSU 4
The Tigers put together an admirable effort in game one on Saturday, but ultimately came up short, losing to the Howard Bisons 7-4.
Caitlyn Manus (2-3) came out of the bullpen for TSU (5-6) and took the loss.
In the batter’s box, the Tigers were led by Anayah Baker-Rowell, who went 2-for-4 on the day with a triple and an RBI. Sophomore Onn Spencer put together a noteworthy effort as well, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Nahtali Simpson also contributed, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Tigers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. TSU got an RBI single from Simpson, scoring Peyton Fointnofrom third base.
The Bison then rallied to score four runs and take a 4-1 lead before the Tigers got back on the board in the third. which evened the score at 4-4. Howard then scored three times over the remaining four innings to break the tie and grab the 7-4 win.
GAME NOTES
» Tennessee State’s highest-scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Tennessee State went 3-for-10 (.300) with runners in scoring position.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 35 Howard hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out two.
» Baker-Rowell led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
TSU 8, ASU 0 – Five Innings
Junior Reina Castillo was dealing on Saturday, throwing a one-hit shutout to lead the Tennessee State Tigers over the Alabama State Hornets 8-0 in their second game of the day.
Castillo went the distance for Tennessee State (6-6), giving up one hit, walking none and striking out four. The win moves the junior RHP to 4-0 in the circle.
At the plate, the Tigers were paced by senior Anayah Baker-Rowell, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a triple and an RBI. Sophomore Onnika Spencer put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Senior Nahtali Simpsonalso chipped in for Tennessee State, putting together three hits in three trips to the plate while adding a double.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Tigers took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Baker-Rowell came across to score the lone run of the inning for Tennessee State and get them on the board.
The Tigers then tacked on runs in the fourth and fifth innings, with their biggest output coming in the fourth when they scored six times. The big hit in that inning was a one-run single off the bat of Baker-Rowell.
GAME NOTES
» Castillo tossed a one-hit shutout for the Tigers.
» Simpson had three base knocks in the game for Tennessee State.
» Tennessee State’s highest-scoring inning was the fourth when it pushed six runs across.
» Tennessee State grabbed a 1-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn’t surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Tigers out-hit the Hornets at an 11-1 clip.
» Tennessee State went 6-for-10 (.600) with runners in scoring position.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 15 Alabama State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and five fly balls while striking out four.
» Baker-Rowell led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
NEXT UP
The Tigers will travel to Hawaii to compete in the Spring Fling Tournament starting next Thursday. TSU will open the tournament with the host team in Hawaii at 10:00 PM CST.
Next Game: at Hawaii 2/29/2024 | 10:00 PM CT
Team Statistics
PITCHINGW: WEBER,Amelia (4-1)L: Manus, Caitlyn (2-3)
Howard University
BATTING2B: WORTHY,Bianca 1RBI: FLETCHER,Sidney 1; WORTHY,Bianca 2; HART,Merci 1; VASQUEZ,Alyssa 1; LAMBERT,Justine 1; JONES,Sydni 1SH: FLETCHER,Sidney 1; CASTILLE,Cheyenne 1SF: FLETCHER,Sidney 1; LAMBERT,Justine 1BASERUNNING:RUNS: WORTHY,Bianca 1; CASTILLE,Cheyenne 1; JORDAN,Maryn 1; FORTENBERRY,Iyanna 1; FINLEY,Bria 1; RICKS,Lealani 1; JONES,Sydni 1HBP: HIGA,Kenna 1
Tennessee State
BATTING:2B:Spencer, Onnika 13B:Baker-Rowell, Anayah 1RBI:Baker-Rowell, Anayah 1; Simpson, Nahtali 1; Spencer, Onnika 1SH:Fointno, Peyton 1BASERUNNING:RUNS:Armstrong, Laila 1; Fointno, Peyton 1; Baker-Rowell, Anayah 1; Simpson, Nahtali 1SB:Armstrong, Laila 1
