GULFPORT, Miss. -- Despite picking up five hits in the ballgame and out-hitting Jackson State, Florida A&M was unable to push across more runs, as the Rattlers lost to the Tigers 3-1 Sunday.

Junior Amari Brown (9-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Florida A&M (28-20). The right-hander went six innings, giving up three runs, one earned, on four hits, allowing one walk and striking out two.

At the plate, the Rattlers were led by Brown, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and an RBI. Senior Brianna Duggins put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers got the scoring started early, putting one run on the board in the top of the first inning. Florida A&M got on the board thanks to Brown's RBI double with two outs. The Rattlers were unable to hold the lead, as Jackson State scored three times over the remaining six innings to grab the 3-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed one run across.
» The Rattlers out-hit the Tigers at a 5-4 clip.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 22 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out two.
» Brown led the Rattlers at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by sophomore Ka'Liyah Gipson, who went 1 for 3 with a triple.
» Sophomore Brooklyn Morris led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.