NORFOLK, Va. – Hampton University junior Jailynn Jackson was named Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Pitcher of the Week, the conference office announced on Monday.
 
Jackson (Virginia Beach, Va.) picked up two wins this past weekend as the Lady Pirates (12-12, 3-0 MEAC) opened conference play with a three-game sweep of Morgan State. In 12 innings pitched, she faced 48 batters and gave up just seven hits.
 
She struck out four batters over the weekend, recording an ERA of 0.58.
 
Norfolk State's Robyn Mitchell was named MEAC Player of the Week, while her teammate Kayla McNair was named Rookie of the Week.
 
Jackson and the Lady Pirates hit the road this weekend for a three-game series against Delaware State in Dover, Del. For more information on Hampton University softball, please call the Office of Sports Information at (757) 727-5811, or visit the official Pirates website at www.hamptonpirates.com.