MONTGOMERY, Ala. | Despite picking up seven hits in the ballgame and out-hitting Jackson State, Alabama State was unable to push across more runs, as the Hornets fell to the Tigers 2-1 Friday.

Kaitlyn Hill (1-7) got the ball to start for Alabama State (13-26, 7-6) and took the loss. The right-hander went 3.1 innings, giving up two runs, zero earned, on four hits, allowing one walk and striking out one. Kohana Pousson was a bright spot for the Hornets, coming out of the bullpen and throwing 3.2 shutout innings, allowing no hits, with no walks and five strikeouts.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 2-0, the Hornets first put runs on the board in the seventh inning. Alabama State got on the board thanks to Jaibriel Terrell's RBI double with two outs. 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 seventh, when it pushed one run across.
» The Hornets out-hit the Tigers at a 7-4 clip.
» Alabama State pitchers limited Jackson State to just 1-for-6 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Alabama State pitchers faced 28 Jackson State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out six.
» Terrell led the Hornets at the plate, going 2 for 4 with a double and an RBI.
» Jackson State was led offensively by Avelina Mclean, who went 1 for 3 with a double and an RBI.
» Jorgina Gant led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.

The two teams wrap up the series witha doublehader on Saturday at noon.