JSU secures bid over UTM in championship

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Kayla Wade, Kenzi Tate and Lauren Smith, along with several players from various teams in the conference, were honored for their efforts following the championship game. (Malorie Paine)
Kayla Wade, Kenzi Tate and Lauren Smith, along with several players from various teams in the conference, were honored for their efforts following the championship game. (Malorie Paine)

The Jacksonville State Gamecocks defeated the UTM Skyhawks in the 2013 OVC softball championship 2-0, on May 12.

Despite their efforts, the Skyhawks were unable to score a single run during the game. The first four innings proved to be tough for both teams as it was a constant battle of the quickest outs.

It was not until the bottom of the fifth inning that the Gamecocks would score a run. A wild pitch by Casey Vincent gave Hayden Crawford, center fielder for the Gamecocks, a chance to score the first run of the game.

The only other run for the remainder of the game would come from a solo shot in the bottom bottom of the sixth by Kelci Johnston.

Jacksonville State received the automatic bid to the NCAA softball championship tournament.

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