DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. --The Alabama State University softball team ad a tough outing on Friday, falling to the Bethune-Cookman University 10-2.

Junior Charity Bibbs (5-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Alabama State (11-15, 1-3).

At the plate, the Hornets were paced by sophomore Brooke Ramsey, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double. Senior Jaeda Gardner furnished a standout effort as well, going 2-for-2.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets were trailing 4-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Alabama State managed to push across two runs in the inning. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as Bethune-Cookman added six runs to their tally on the way to a 10-2 final.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed two runs across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 29 Bethune-Cookman hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out two.
» Ramsey led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double.
» Bethune-Cookman was led offensively by junior Angelina Badalament, who went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Junior Halyne Gonzalez led the Wildcats pitching staff, throwing six innings of two-run ball.

UP NEXT: Alabama State and Bethune-Cookman wrap up the series with a 10 a.m. doubleheader on Saturday.