GULFPORT, Miss. --The Alabama State Hornets were not able to notch a run against Texas Southern pitcher sophomore Zaria Turner on Wednesday and were shut out 3-0 by the Tigers.
Sophomore Mason Quinnie (5-8) started and took the loss in the circle for Alabama State (23-31). Junior Kohana Pousson was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going 3.2 innings, surrendering one run on two hits, walking four and striking out three.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Alabama State did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Hornets went 0-for-1 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the fourth, when senior Brooke Ramsey made it into scoring position with two outs.
GAME NOTES
» Alabama State pitchers faced 30 Texas Southern hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out four.
» Senior Alana Scott led the Hornets at the plate, going 1 for 3.
» Texas Southern was led offensively by sophomore Kylie Wilson, who went 2 for 3 with an RBI.
» Turner led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven shutout innings.
Alabama State battles Jackson State in an elimination game on Thursday at 10:30 a.m.
