HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | The Alabama State University grabbed an 8-1 win in game one before falling 3-1 in the nightcap of a doublehader on Thursday..

GAME 1 | Alabama State 8, Alabama A&M 2

HUNTSVILLE, AL | Alabama State University softball took a 6-0 lead in the second inning and never surrendered the advantage on the way to an 8-2 victory over the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Thursday.

Freshman M. Quinnie (5-8) started in the circle and picked up the win for Alabama State (14-30, 12-7). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on seven hits, allowing one walk and striking out two.

At the plate, the Hornets were led by junior B. Ramsey, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a walk and two RBI. Junior A. Scott furnished a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Senior L. Richardso also chipped in for Alabama State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. Alabama State's offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a two-run single off the bat of Scott.

The Bulldogs then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 6-2 until the Hornets expanded their advantage in the sixth. Alabama State picked up two runs when a single from Ramsey scored freshman J. Terrell and Scott, which brought the Hornets lead to 8-2. The score remained 8-2 for the rest of the game, as Alabama State coasted to the win.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed six runs across.
» The Hornets had control of the rest of the game after jumping ahead of the Bulldogs 6-0 in the top of the second.
» The Hornets out-hit the Bulldogs at an 8-7 clip.
» Alabama State went 4-for-12 (.333) with runners in scoring position.
» The Hornets got two hits in five at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Alabama State pitchers limited Alabama A&M to just 2-for-11 (.182) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 29 Alabama A&M hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out two.
» Ramsey led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
» Alabama A&M was led offensively by junior A. Montalvo, who went 1-for-2 with an RBI.
» Senior C. Bibbs led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing seven innings of seven-run ball.

GAME 2 | Alabama A&M 3, Alabama State 1

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. | Alabama State came up short, fallng 3-1 to Alabama A&M in game two of a twinbill on Thursday at the AAMU softball field.

Freshman K. Hill (29-21) got the ball to start for Alabama State (14-31, 12-8) and took the loss. Sophomore K. Pouson was a bright spot for the Hornets, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 4.1 innings, giving up one run on four hits, with one walk and four strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets were trailing 3-0 in the seventh inning when they first put runs on the board. Alabama State got an RBI single from junior A. Scott, scoring freshman J. Terrell from first base. The ballgame ended with that seventh inning rally falling short.

GAME NOTES

» Alabama State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 28 Alabama A&M hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out five.
» Scott led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-4 with an RBI.
» Alabama A&M was led offensively by senior A. Riches, who went 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
» Senior A. Charter-S led the Bulldogs pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

Alabama State and Alabama A&M wrap up the series a single game on Friday at noon in Huntsville, Ala.