TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Led by its ace in the circle, Troy bounced back in its second game of the NCAA Softball Tournament with an 8-0 victory over Alabama State Saturday afternoon in six innings at Alabama's Rhoads Stadium. The victory staved off elimination for the Trojans and sets up a rematch with No. 13 Clemson later Saturday evening.
Leanna Johnson (21-8) was her typical dominant self in the circle as she struck out 12 Alabama State batters and scattered three hits, only one of which left the infield. It marked the 11th time this season the sophomore reached double-digits in strikeouts and raised her season total to 259 strikeouts in just 179.