Makynlie Jones rounds second after her first home run of the season in NSU’s 7-2 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff on Sunday. Photo by Chris Reich, NSU Photographic Services
For the third straight game Northwestern State struck first. This time, it struck deep.
A three-run homer from Makynlie Jones in the opening frame set the tone and a solo shot in the third from JT Smith helped carry the Demons (9-13) to a 7-2 win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff (2-11) in the finale of the 2026 City of Lights Classic.
The power surge was plenty of support for the pitching combination of …
