MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Alabama State University softball fell to Jacksonville State University 18-5 on Tuesday at the Barbara Williams Softball Complex. 

Freshman Mason Quinnie (4-7) started and took the loss in the circle for Alabama State (12-30).

Offensively, the Hornets were led by senior Alexia Denby, who went 1-for-1 on the day with a double and three RBI. Junior Alana Scott furnished a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 18-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the fifth inning. Alabama State's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a three-run double off the bat of Denby. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed five runs across.
» Alabama State went 3-for-4 (.750) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 37 Jacksonville State hitters in the game, allowing two ground balls and 10 fly balls while striking out three.
» Denby led the Hornets at the plate, going 1-for-1 with a double and three RBI.
» Jacksonville State was led offensively by freshman Haleigh Cushingberry, who went 2-for-4 with a triple and four RBI.
» Senior Kat Carter led the Gamecocks pitching staff, throwing two scoreless innings.

Alabama State opens a three-game SWAC series at Alabama A&M on Thursday at 3 p.m.