Three Times in A Row Lady Jags Out-Clawed by Texas Southern

This past weekend, Southern University’s lady Jaguars took on Texas Southern University In Houston, Texas as a part of their three game series and tumbled with a fight.
They fell short to the lady Tigers 0-3. Texas Southern holds an 10-2 SWAC record while Southern holds a 1-7 record.
Texas Southern leads the Western Division of the Southwestern Athletic Conference while Alabama State continues to hold onto their undefeated streak at 9-0.
On Friday, the Lady Jaguars lost by only three home runs for a score of 3-6. Southern was up 3-2 until they allowed the Tigers gained a four run rally in the fifth inning.
The Lady Jaguars sophomore catcher, Kiara Suttles went two for three with a two-run homer in the game.
Domonique Tello, Haley Smith, Miranda Rodarte collected hits each for Texas Southern.
Southern’s senior pitcher, Delphia Holmes, allowed nine hits and six runs while Lauren Rodriquez of Texas Southern University only allowed three runs on five hits and struck out five of Southern players which ultimately caused Southern to lose that game.
Both teams competed in a doubleheader on Saturday to end the series and Texas Southern gave Southern double the trouble with leading once again with three runs.
In game one, the score was tied until the Jaguars allowed the Lady Tigers to have a three run lead in the fourth inning.
Once again, the Lady Jaguars matched the Tigers moxie in the top of the third inning when freshman outfielder Shauna Knighten doubled to allow senior infielder, Alicia Barajas and sophomore outfielder, Syndey Andrews to capture the tie.
Jasmine Fulmore of Texas Southern allowed five hits while striking out five Southern players. Barajas went two for four for Southern.
In the seventh inning, Southern managed to get runners on second and third base but couldn’t seem to make something shake, causing them to lose 2-5.
In game three, Suttles hit her tenth home run of the season in the first inning while Andrews received an RBI base run in the third inning. Suttles have captured the eyes of the citizens in the conference for her achievement and have been crowned SWAC hitter of the week on multiple occasions.
Although Texas Southern scored two runs off Southern’s errors the Lady Tigers secured their lead when Amber Garza hit a single that allowed Chanler Powell to score in the sixth inning.
Junior pitcher, Kayleigh Thomas allowed seven hits and three runs in this matchup.
The Jaguars lost the game 2-3 and the series 0-3.
Southern’s next game is set for Friday, April 15th, where the lady Jaguars will take on Grambling State University and travel the road once again in Grambling, Louisiana.