Hampton University Athletics

Hampton University junior Jailynn Jackson was named HU Athlete of the Week for her performance in the pitcher's circle this past week.

Jackson (Virginia Beach, Va.) picked up a pair of wins and a save in the pitching circle this past weekend for the Lady Pirates, striking out a combined 16 batters in 14.2 innings pitched. She struck out eight in a win over Coppin State on Sunday.
 
On Tuesday, she fanned seven in the first game of a doubleheader against North Carolina A&T, before picking up her second save of the season in the second game.