MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Though they had plenty of opportunities, Alabama State University softball had a hard time cashing them in, leaving 10 on base in a 4-3 setback at the hands of the Florida A&M on Sunday.

Freshman Kaitlyn Hill (4-12) got the ball to start for Alabama State (16-34, 14-10) and took the loss. Sophomore Kohana Pouson was a bright spot for the Hornets, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing two hits, with no walks and one strikeout.

At the plate, the Hornets were paced by junior Brooke Ramsey, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a walk and an RBI. Freshman Jaibriel Terrell compiled a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with two walks and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 1-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the first inning. Ramsey's run-scoring single highlighted a two-run inning for Alabama State.

The Rattlerettes then rallied to score three runs and take a 4-2 lead before the Hornets got back on the board in the sixth. Alabama State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Terrell, which tightened the Rattlerettes lead to 4-3. 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 first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Alabama State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 29 Florida A&M hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out three.
» The Hornets drew eight walks from Florida A&M pitching.
» Ramsey led the Hornets at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
» Florida A&M was led offensively by freshman Keeleigh Spooner, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Freshman Samantha Smith led the Rattlerettes pitching staff, throwing six innings of three-run ball.

Alabama State travels to the SWAC Softball Championships in Gulfport, Miss., on May 6-9, 2025.