TALLAHASSEE, Fla. --The Florida A&M Rattlers recorded seven hits on Sunday, falling to the No. 4 Florida State Seminoles 8-2 despite the efforts of senior Nyomi Jones, who went 1-for-4 with an RBI.

Sophomore Kayla Aldridge (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (0-5). Freshman Zoryana Hughes was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going two shutout innings while allowing one hit.

At the plate, the Rattlers were led by Jones, who went 1-for-4 on the day with an RBI. Senior Nyah Morgan put together a standout performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a double. Junior Kiauna Watson also contributed for Florida A&M, putting together two hits in four trips to the plate.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers were trailing 7-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Florida A&M scored twice, with one run coming across on Jones' single. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as Florida State added one run to their tally on the way to an 8-2 final.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 33 Florida State hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and nine fly balls.
» Jones led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-4 with an RBI.
» Florida State was led offensively by senior Kalei Harding, who went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and two RBI.
» Sophomore Makenna Reid led the Seminoles pitching staff, throwing four shutout innings.

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