GULFPORT, Miss. --Freshman Zoryana Hughes was dealing on Wednesday, hurling a one-hit shutout to lead the Florida A&M Rattlers past the Texas Southern Tigers 4-0.

Hughes (15-3) went the distance for Florida A&M (25-18), giving up one hit, walking three and striking out six.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Senior Nyomi Jones came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M and get them on the board.

The Rattlers then tacked on runs in the fourth, fifth, and sixth innings.

GAME NOTES

» Hughes tossed a one-hit shutout for the Rattlers.
» Hughes struck out six Tigers hitters.
» Florida A&M took a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Tigers at a 7-1 clip.
» Jones stole three bases in Wednesday's game.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 24 Texas Southern hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out six.
» The Rattlers drew five walks from Texas Southern pitching.
» Freshman Aniya Canty led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple.
» Texas Southern was led offensively by freshman Karisma Garcia, who went 0-for-1.
» Freshman Maren Berger led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing four innings of two-run ball.

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