Tennessee State Tigers fall short in a 5-2 loss to Middle Tennessee, with Senior Nahtali Simpson hitting a home run and an RBI.

By the Numbers
  • Tennessee State's record: 20-19
  • Caitlyn Manus (TSU) pitching stats: 9-9, took the loss
  • Sophomore Holly Ayala's bullpen performance: 2 scoreless innings, 0 hits, 1 walk, 2 strikeouts
Yes, But

Tennessee State's offensive efforts fell short despite Simpson and the team's performance.

State of Play
  • Tennessee State took a loss to Middle Tennessee with a final score of 5-2.
  • TSU pitchers limited Middle Tennessee to 1-for-7 with runners in scoring position.
  • The team will host Western Illinois in an upcoming three-game series.
What's Next

TSU will face Western Illinois in a three-game series at Tiger Field starting with a double-header on Saturday.

Bottom Line

Despite Simpson's standout performance, Tennessee State fell short in a 5-2 loss to Middle Tennessee, highlighting the team's need to capitalize on offensive opportunities in upcoming games.