The Tennessee State softball team split their games against Eastern Illinois, winning 5-1 in game one with a standout performance from Caitlyn Manus and Onnika Spencer's two home runs, but falling 9-7 in game two.

By the Numbers
  • Junior Caitlyn Manus struck out five Panthers hitters.
  • Tennessee State out-hit Eastern Illinois 6-3 in game one and 13-10 in game two.
State of Play
  • The Tigers won the first game convincingly, but faced a tougher challenge in game two, ultimately succumbing to a 9-7 loss.
  • Game two saw a strong offensive performance from players like Jasmine Blackburn and Mikayla Duke for the Tigers.
  • The series will conclude the following day at 11:00 a.m.
What's Next

The Tennessee State softball team will complete their series against EIU the next day at 11:00 a.m.

Bottom Line

Tennessee State's softball team showcased their strength with a solid win in game one, but faced a challenging loss in game two, highlighting the competitive nature of their matchups with Eastern Illinois.