JACKSON, Miss. | Alabama State University sofftball had four players collect multiple hits, but the Hornets fell to the Jackson State University 9-4 on Saturday. 

Sophomore Kohana Pouson (2-8) took the loss in the circle, allowing nine runs on 14 hits with two strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 3-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the second inning. Alabama State got an RBI single from freshman Ayana Frank, scoring senior Leah Richardson from third base.

The Hornets deficit grew to 5-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fifth inning. which tightened the Tigers lead to 5-4. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as Jackson State added four runs to their tally on the way to a 9-4 final.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Four Alabama State hitters had multiple base knocks in the ballgame.
» Alabama State went 3-for-10 (.300) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 38 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» Frank led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by freshman J. Jackson, who went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and five RBI.
» Freshman B. Morris led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of four-run ball.

Alabama State and Jackson State play a doubleheader to wrap up the series starting at 1 p.m. on Saturday.