JACKSON, Miss. -- Florida A&M blanked Jackson State 2-0 on Saturday to clinch the series win over the defending SWAC champions.

Zoryana Hughes (7-6) went the distance for Florida A&M (15-17, 11-4 SWAC), giving up five hits, walking none and striking out one.

At the plate, the Rattlers were paced by junior Keeleigh Spooner, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a home run and two RBI. Seniot Duggins furnished a noteworthy performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-3 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers took the lead for good in the fifth, scoring for the first and only time in the inning. Florida A&M plated two runs when Spooner left the yard with junior Neriah Lee aboard.

GAME NOTES

» Hughes tossed a five-hit shutout for the Rattlers.
» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Florida A&M pitchers limited Jackson State to just 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 26 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing 16 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out one.
» Spooner led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by freshman Meah Almaraz, who went 1-for-3 with a double.
» Freshman Madison McDowell led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing five innings of two-run ball.