MONTGOMERY, Ala. | The Alabama State University softball team got three hits out of freshman Talee Sims in a 5-2 loss to the Nicholls State on opening day at the Barbara Williams Softball Complex.

Sophomore Kohana Pouson (0-1) got the ball to start for Alabama State (0-1) and took the loss. Freshman Kaitlyn Hill was a bright spot for the Hornets, coming out of the bullpen and throwing one scoreless inning, allowing no hits.

In addition to her three hits, Sims had a double to lead the Hornets. Junior JaNiyah Boykin put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Junior Brooke Ramsey's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Alabama State. The Hornets were unable to hold the lead, as Nicholls scored five times over the remaining six innings to grab the 5-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Sims led the Hornets, picking up three base knocks in the ballgame.
» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Alabama State went 3-for-6 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 37 Nicholls hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out two.
» Sims led the Hornets at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a double.
» Nicholls was led offensively by senior Riley Rutherford, who went 4-for-4.
» Junior Molly Yoo led the Colonels pitching staff, throwing seven innings of two-run ball.