The Tennessee State softball team secured a comfortable two-game sweep over the SIUE Cougars at Tiger Field, winning 11-8 in game one and 2-1 in game two, moving TSU to 19-19, 10-7 in OVC.

By the Numbers
  • Jasmine Blackburn led TSU with four hits in game one.
  • Tennessee State had a total of 14 hits compared to SIUE's 9.
  • TSU pitchers faced 39 SIU-Edwardsville hitters, striking out five.
  • In game two, Nahtali Simpson went 1-for-3 with an RBI for the Tigers.
  • Tennessee State held on for the win with Reina Castillo pitching a complete game, allowing only one run.
State of Play
  • Tennessee State is now 19-19 overall and 10-7 in OVC.
  • The team demonstrated strong offensive performance with key players like Blackburn and Simpson contributing significantly.
What's Next

The Tigers will conclude their series with SIUE at Tiger Field tomorrow with a 1:00 p.m. first pitch.

Bottom Line

Tennessee State softball displayed dominance in a doubleheader against SIUE, showcasing their prowess on both offense and defense to secure two vital victories, positioning them well in the OVC standings.