GULFPORT, Miss. -- The Florida A&M Rattlers got three hits from junior Brianna Duggins in a 3-1 loss to the Jackson State Tigers Friday.

Junior Samantha Smith (10-10) took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (26-20). The right-hander went 5.2 innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on six hits, allowing two walks and striking out three.

Duggins' three-hit day led the Rattlers offensively. Senior Mia Blasingane furnished a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3. Freshman Delacia DeLeslin also helped out for Florida A&M, putting together two hits in two trips to the plate.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 1-0, the Rattlers first put runs on the board in the third inning. Sophomore Neriah Lee came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M and get them on the board. Jackson State then scored two times over the remaining four innings to break the tie and grab the 3-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Duggins led the Rattlers, picking up three hits in the ballgame.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 32 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing 13 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out five.
» Duggins led the Rattlers at the plate, going 3-for-3.
» Jackson State was led offensively by sophomore Kristina Carlson, who went 3-for-3 with an RBI.
» Freshman Sofia Gonzalez led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

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