MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Behind a dominant complete-game performance from Kohana Pousson, Alabama State University softball rolled to a 7–0 victory over Alcorn State in the nightcap of the HBCU Softball Classic on Friday.
Pousson was nearly untouchable in the circle, tossing a one-hit shutout while striking out 13 and walking none to earn the win and improve to 2-1 on the season. She faced just 22 batters and allowed only a first-inning single as Alabama State's defense played error-free softball behind her.
Alabama State Breaks It Open Midgame
The Hornets (4-10) broke a scoreless tie in the fourth inning, capitalizing on Alcorn State miscues. Pinch runner Meshayla Pettaway stole second and later scored on an error, while Talee Sims swiped third and crossed the plate on a throwing error to give Alabama State a 2-0 advantage.
The Hornets erupted for four runs in the fifth to put the game out of reach. Jaibriel Terrell delivered the biggest blow, ripping a two-run triple to right-center that scored McKenzie Owens and Jayla Stewart. Terrell later scored on a wild pitch, and Sims added an RBI single down the left-field line to extend the lead to 6-0.
Alabama State added its final run in the sixth when Owens came around to score on a passed ball.
Leading Hitters
Alabama State
Pitchers of Record
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Win: Kohana Pousson (ASU) — 7.0 IP, 1 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 13 K
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Loss: Alainah Felton (Alcorn State) — 4.1 IP, 6 H, 5 R (3 ER), 1 BB, 3 K
Reliever S. Smith worked 1.2 innings for Alcorn State, allowing two runs (one earned) on one hit with two walks.
By the Numbers
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Alabama State: 7 runs, 7 hits, 0 errors
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Alcorn State: 0 runs, 1 hit, 3 errors
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Hornets struck out: 3
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Braves struck out: 13
GAME vs. South Carolina State
MONTGOMERY, AL | -Alabama State received contributions from every part of their lineup, as all nine starters reached base safely, but the Hornets fell to the South Carolina State Bulldogs 6-5 Friday.
M. Quinnie (0-3) came out of the bullpen for Alabama State (3-10) and took the loss. K. Hill was a bright spot for the Hornets, coming out of the bullpen as well and throwing 2.1 scoreless innings, allowing one hit, with no walks and two strikeouts.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hornets were trailing 4-0 in the fourth inning when they first put runs on the board. Alabama State's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run home run off the bat of B. Cook.
The Bulldogs broke the tie and retook the lead heading into the sixth inning, when the Hornets got back on the scoreboard. Pettaway came across to score the lone run of the inning for Alabama State, which tightened the Bulldogs' lead to 6-5. The Hornets were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.
GAME NOTES
» Every Hornet starter reached base safely in the loss.
» Alabama State's highest-scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed four runs across.
» Alabama State pitchers limited South Carolina State to just 2-for-12 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 33 South Carolina State hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and seven fly balls while striking out six.
» The Hornets drew eight walks from South Carolina State pitching.
» Cook led the Hornets at the plate, going 1 for 4 with a home run and two RBI.
