MONTGOMERY, Ala.  Alabama State University softball seventh inning rally fell short in a 1-0 loss to the University of North Alabama on Friday at the Barbara Williams Softball Complex.

Freshman Kaitlyn Hill (0-1) got the ball to start for Alabama State (0-2) and took the loss. The right-hander went seven innings, giving up one run on three hits, allowing two walks and striking out one.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Alabama State managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position. The Hornets last got a runner on third in the seventh, when freshman Ayana Frank made it 60 feet away from scoring with one out.

GAME NOTES

» The Hornets out-hit the Lions at a 4-3 clip.
» Alabama State pitchers limited North Alabama to just 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 27 North Alabama hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and 14 fly balls while striking out one.
» Senior Alexia Denby led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a double.
» North Alabama was led offensively by senior Lillyanna Cartee, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Simon led the Lions pitching staff, throwing seven scoreless innings.

Alabama State will play Nicholls State at 2:30 p.m. and North Alabama at 5 p.m. on day two of the Stinger Classic on Saturday.