NASHVILLE, Tenn —Jace Jackson went 2 for 3 with a triple and an RBI for the Tennessee State softball team in a 10-2 loss to the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles on Saturday.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Tigers were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Tennessee State put up two runs in the frame, highlighted by an RBI triple off the bat of Jackson. Tennessee Tech then scored eight times over the remaining three innings to break the tie and grab the 10-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Tennessee State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed two runs across.
» Tennessee State pitchers faced 36 Tennessee Tech hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and six fly balls while striking out three.
» Jackson led the Tigers at the plate, going 2 for 3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Tennessee Tech was led offensively by Ashley Capelouto, who went 1 for 2 with a home run and three RBIs.
» Addison Abell led the Golden Eagles pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.

Game 2 was suspended and will be picked up in the top of the 8th inning with the score tied 8-8.