TROY, Ala. — Anayah Baker-Rowell notched two extra base hits, but the Tennessee State softball team fell to the Troy 8-2 on Friday.

Tianna Salcido (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Tennessee State (1-1).

Baker-Rowell's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-3 day, and included two doubles. Jace Jackson compiled a noteworthy effort as well, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Tigers were trailing 7-0 in the sixth inning when they first put runs on the board. Onnika Spencer came across to score the lone run of the inning for Tennessee State and get them on the board.

The Trojans expanded their lead to 8-1 before the Tigers offense got back to work, cutting into that lead in the seventh. Tennessee State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Jackson, which tightened the Trojans lead to 8-2. The ballgame ended with that seventh inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES

» Tennessee State's power output was led by Baker-Rowell, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Tennessee State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 35 Troy hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out one.
» Baker-Rowell led the Tigers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles.
» Troy was led offensively by senior Taylor McKinney, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
» Alyssa Faircloth led the Trojans pitching staff, throwing six innings of one-run ball.