Ford, Alexander Help Team USA Win Canada Cup

SURREY, B.C., Canada – James Madison softball alumni Jailyn Ford and Odicci Alexander helped the U.S. Women's National team capture the 2022 Canada Cup Championship title on Sunday.

Team USA went 7-2 in the tournament, falling to T.C .Colorado twice, but went 2-0 on the final day of the tournament, defeating T.C. Colorado to take the championship title.

"The tournament was so much fun and such a great experience," said Ford. "It gave me an opportunity to reconnect with friends and teammates from all over the globe that I haven't seen in years. I value the knowledge about the game that I can learn from having so many different backgrounds and types of athletes and coaches. It's such a pleasure to be surrounded by the nation's top players and coaches. They're great people too which made the experience enjoyable for everyone. Playing for Team USA is a dream and I hope to continue to represent our country with pride."

With Alexander and Ford on the pitching staff, the U.S. dominated in the circle, with a combined ERA of 1.50, with Ford throwing 13 strikeouts in the tournament.

Alexander was part of a combined no-hitter for the Eagles against the Czech Republic and tallied her first national team win. Ford threw a shutout against Chinese Taipei and a no-hitter against the Netherlands to take Team USA to the championship game.

Ford will represent the U.S. once again this year in the 2022 World Games and Alexander will be playing with Athletes Unlimited this summer.

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