GRAMBLING, La. - Texas Southern's bats were strong against Grambling State Tigers on Friday, but it wasn't enough as Texas Southern fell 12-7.
Grambling State Tigers collected 12 hits, while Texas Southern had six.
Jonathan Trejo singled down the right field line, which helped Texas Southern tie the game at one in the top of the fourth. A double by Jaden Jones gave Texas Southern the lead, 3-1, in the top of the fifth.
A seven-run seventh inning gave GSU a 9-5 lead. TSU cut it to 9-7 in the eighth but GSU answered with a three-run homer in the bottom frame for a 12-7 lead.
Damian Garcia and Jones were tough to handle back-to-back in the lineup, as each drove in two runs for Texas Southern. Texas Southern stole three bases in the game.
