TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –– Freshman Zoryana Hughes was dealing on Friday, throwing a two-hit shutout to lead the Florida A&M Rattlers over the Jackson State Tigers 2-0.

Hughes (10-2) went the distance for Florida A&M (17-16, 13-3), giving up two hits, walking one and striking out five.

In the batter's box, the Rattlers were paced by senior Nyomi Jones, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a triple and an RBI. Junior Samantha Smith put together a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Junior Kiauna Watson also contributed for Florida A&M, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a triple.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers took the lead for good in the third, scoring for the first time in the inning. Florida A&M scratched across a run off senior Victoria Salazar when Jones tripled in senior Mia Blasingane.

The Rattlers then tacked on a run in the sixth inning to complete their scoring in the ballgame. That run came across on an RBI single off the bat of Smith.

GAME NOTES

» Hughes tossed a two-hit shutout for the Rattlers.
» Hughes struck out five Tigers hitters.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Tigers at a 7-2 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 25 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out five.
» Jones led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by sophomore Beija Allen, who went 1-for-2.
» Salazar led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.

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