JACKSONVILLE, Ala. | Jacksonville State Univiersty softball blanked vistiing Alabama State16-0 on Wednesday at Jana McGinnis Field. 

Freshman Kaitlyn Hill (0-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Alabama State (15-7). Sophomore Kohana Pouson was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going one shutout inning without allowing a hit, walking none and striking out two.

Jaliyah Holmes and Jordan Eslinger combined to toss a four-hit shutout with eight strikeouts for Jacksonville State in the circle

At the plate, the Hornets were paced by junior Brooke Ramsey, who went 1-for-3 on the day.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Alabama State managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 1-for-2 with runners in scoring position. The Hornets last got a runner on third in the third, when freshman Meshayla Pettaway made it 60 feet away from scoring with two outs.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State pitchers faced 32 Jacksonville State hitters in the game, allowing two ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out three.
» Ramsey led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-3.
» Jacksonville State was led offensively by junior Ashley Phillips, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and four RBI.
» Holmes led the Gamecocks pitching staff, throwing three scoreless innings.

Alabama State opens SWAC play at Florida A&M on Friday at 5 p.m. (CT) in Tallahassee, Fla.