NASHVILLE - Caitlyn Manus was dealing on Wednesday, tossing a three-hit shutout to lead the Tennessee State Tigers over the Detroit Mercy Titans 8-0.

Manus (3-5) went the distance for Tennessee State (9-9), giving up three hits, walking one and striking out five.

Offensively, the Tigers were led by sophomore Onnika Spencer, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a double and three RBI. Jasmine Blackburn compiled a standout performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a triple and a walk. Senior Laila Armstrong also contributed for TSU, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Tigers took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Tennessee State's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a three-run double off the bat of Spencer.

The Tigers also added runs in the second, fourth, and fifth innings on the way to the 8-0 victory.

GAME NOTES

» Manus tossed a three-hit shutout for the Tigers.
» Manus struck out five Titans hitters.
» Tennessee State's highest-scoring inning was the first, when it pushed four runs across.
» Tennessee State took a 4-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Tigers out-hit the Titans at a 6-3 clip.
» Tennessee State went 4-for-9 (.444) with runners in scoring position.
» Tennessee State pitchers limited Detroit Mercy to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 18 Detroit Mercy hitters in the game, allowing zero ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out five.
» The Tigers drew six walks from Detroit Mercy pitching.
» Spencer led the Tigers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double and three RBI.

NEXT UP

The Tigers will be back in action this weekend as they travel to Morehead for their first OVC series of the season.