JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Jax State looks to end a five game losing streak with a midweek contest against the Samford Bulldogs on Wednesday. Jax State defeated Samford 5-2 in the first meeting between the teams earlier this year.
Jax State at Samford
Samford Softball Field | Birmingham, Ala.
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Gamecocks Swept by Liberty
Jax State looked to bounce back following its series loss to New Mexico State in Las Cruces, but suffered a three-game sweep at the hands of the preseason CUSA favorite Liberty Flames. Liberty has lost just six games all season and is receiving votes in the AFCA Top 25. Jax State managed just one extra base hit in the three games while allowing 20 runs to the visiting Flames.
How Sweep It Is
The Gamecocks started off Conference USA play hot in 2025, earning a series sweep over the visiting UTEP Miners. The Gamecocks defeated UTEP by final scores of 6-0, 10-7 and 5-3 on the way to a 3-0 CUSA record. Jax State is one of two Conference USA teams to start the year 3-0, joining Liberty.
A Tale of Two Teams
Jax State has allowed 40 runs in just its last six games after allowing just 55 runs in the 26 games prior this season. Through 26 games, Jax State ranked top five in all of NCAA Division I softball in team ERA before suffering a heavy offensive opponent output over the past three weeks.
Rookies in the Field
The Jax State defensive lineup is littered with freshman in the 2025 season, with 96 of 128 infield starts being made by rookies this season. Jaci Underwood, Kailey Martin and Aria Davis have each made 32 starts, with Ashley Phillips being the lone returner in the infield lineup so far this year.
Hot Rod
Jax State sophomore
Emma Elrod wasted no time getting her 2025 started, leading Jax State in a few offensive categories through 29 games so far this season. Elrod leads Jax State in hits (43), doubles (8), home runs (8), runs (33) and slugging percentage (.688).
Gamecocks Down No. 17 Mississippi State
Behind a complete game shutout from Kat Carter and timely hitting from the Gamecocks, Jax State knocked off No. 17 Mississippi State at the Rocket City Softball Classic, 3-0. Abbi Perkins led the Gamecocks at the plate, with a pair of fourth inning RBI's while coming around to score herself. The Bulldogs loaded the bases in the bottom of the seventh inning before Carter escaped the jam and earned her fifth victory of the season.
Boland Wins Number One
On Feb. 7, Julie Boland picked up her first career win over North Florida, 3-1. The Gamecocks used RBI's from Amber Reed and Ashley Phillips while Kat Carter finished with a 7.0 inning, no earned run outing against the Ospreys.
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