HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama A&M University softball team used a two-run fifth inning to halt a three-game losing streak and defeat Jackson State, 2-0, in a Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) game on Friday at the Bulldog Softball Field.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
After scoreless innings, Jackson State (25-14 overall, 12-6 SWAC) loaded the bases in the top of the fifth, but a fly out to right by Jace Jackson ended the scoring threat and Alabama A&M (8-22, 4-14) capitalized in the bottom of the inning.
 
Allyson Riches opened the frame with a base hit to right and moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Madison Murray. Faith Cross delivered the big hit, a double to the gap in right, scoring Riches. Zahria Jones followed and grounded out to third as Cross scored on an error, giving the Bulldogs a 2-0 advantage.
 
That would be all the runs Alabama A&M would need in the 2-0 victory.
 
GAME NOTES

• Alabama A&M finished with two runs on seven hits and left nine on base
• Katie Pucket went 3-for-3
• Faith Cross went 2-for-3, with one run scored and one RBI
• Cris'Deona Beasley (5-8) earned the complete-game victory, scattering six hits, striking out three and walking three
• Jackson State finished with six hits, three errors and stranded eight on base
• Gabrille Willis went 2-for-3
• Victoria Salazar (10-8) took the loss, surrendering two runs (one earned) on seven hits, with two strikeouts and one walk 

UP NEXT 
Alabama A&M closes out its home campaign with a SWAC doubleheader on Saturday against Jackson State. First pitch during Senior Day is scheduled for 12 p.m. from the Bulldog Softball Field.
 
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