Jacksonville State Ace Makenna Moore Dominates as CUSA Freshman of the Year with 14-1 Record
Makenna Moore is a **14-1 freshman ace** for Jacksonville State in the 2026 season, posting a **2.56 ERA**, **101 strikeouts**, and a **.202 batting average against** over 117.2 innings [1]. Her **differentiator** is an elite **two-strikeout-per-inning ratio** paired with a **save** and **10 conference wins** (second in CUSA), making her a **two-time CUSA Pitcher of the Week** and the program's **first-ever NFCA Top 25 Freshman** [1][2]. Moore's **intensity** shines in her **complete-game shutouts** and **relief dominance** (6.2 innings, 3 hits allowed in one outing), while her **personality** reflects a **calm, clutch performer** who thrives under pressure [1][3]. She's a **perfect fit** for teams needing a **reliable, high-intensity starter** with **proven conference dominance** and **no injury history** reported [1][3].
