NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State softball team returns to Tiger Field on Wednesday, March 25, for a midweek matchup against Lipscomb. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m.

LAST TIME OUT

Tennessee State is coming off an Ohio Valley Conference series against UT Martin, where the Tigers continued to show resilience and flashes of strong individual performances.

In the series finale, Alexis Woods paced the offense with a perfect 3-for-3 performance at the plate. Kailyn Jean-Baptiste added a hit as TSU created late-game opportunities and pressure on the bases.

Inside the circle, Chelsi Ervin delivered an impressive outing, tossing 6.0 innings while allowing just one earned run to keep the Tigers within striking distance.

TSU broke through in the seventh inning, stringing together timely hits before Kyra Taylor drove in the Tigers' lone run of the game.

SERIES HISTORY

Tennessee State and Lipscomb have met periodically since 2008, with the Bisons holding the advantage in the all-time series. However, the Tigers claimed the most recent matchup, earning a 2-1 victory in Nashville last season.

Recent Results:

• Mar. 26, 2025 – TSU 2, Lipscomb 1 (Nashville)
• May 5, 2021 – Lipscomb 3, TSU 2 (Nashville)
• Apr. 26, 2016 – Lipscomb 10, TSU 1 (Nashville)
• Mar. 18, 2015 – Lipscomb 13, TSU 1 (Nashville)
• Mar. 18, 2015 – Lipscomb 10, TSU 1 (Nashville)

BY THE NUMBERS

• 3 – Hits by Alexis Woods in the series finale
• 6.0 – Innings pitched by Chelsi Ervin, allowing one earned run
• 5 – Hits recorded by TSU in the series finale
• 1 – Run scored in the seventh inning
• 1 – Run margin in last year's win over Lipscomb (2-1)

WHAT TO WATCH

Tennessee State will look to carry momentum from recent individual performances into Wednesday's contest as it returns home.

The Tigers have shown a knack for late-game production and will aim to translate that into earlier offensive momentum against Lipscomb. With steady pitching and timely hitting beginning to take shape, TSU will look to put together a complete performance in front of the home crowd.