BIRMINGHAM, Ala. --Junior Jordyn Partain and sophomore Sara Bond combined to throw a shutout on Wednesday as the Samford Bulldogs blanked the Alabama State Hornets 4-0.

Junior Charity Bibbs (7-10) got the ball to start for Alabama State (15-18) and took the loss.

In the batter's box, the Hornets were led by senior Jaeda Gardner, who went 1-for-3 on the day.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Alabama State did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Hornets went 0-for-2 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the second, when sophomore Brooke Ramsey made it into scoring position with one out.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State pitchers faced 25 Samford hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out three.
» Gardner led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-3.
» Samford was led offensively by freshman Olivia Shaw, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Partain led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing five shutout innings.

UP NEXT 
Alabama State hosts a three-game series against instate rival Alabama A&M starting on Friday at 4 p.m