Southeast softball debuts with no-hitter vs. Jackson St.

The Southeast Missouri State softball team enjoyed a successful season opener Thursday.

Whitney Dupuis and Giana Zimmerman combined for a five-inning no-hitter as the Redhawks routed host Jackson State 11-0.

Dupuis, a sophomore, received credit for the win. She struck out three and walked two.

Zimmerman, a freshman, struck out three and walked one.

Southeast had nine hits, including a home run from junior Alex Ramirez, who went 2-for-2.

Freshman Renee Kurtz went 3-for-3 and freshman Tiffany Blanco was 2-for-2.

Freshman Shelby Stein doubled and drove in four runs. Sophomore Carmen Fowler also doubled.

After a scoreless first inning, the Redhawks plated four runs in the second, five in the third and two in the fifth.

Southeast continues on the road for the three-day Louisiana-Monroe Mardi Gras Tournament that has the Redhawks scheduled to play five games, including two today.