HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (Interstat) — Alabama A&M erased an early three-run deficit with a five-run fourth inning and cruised to a 10-3 victory over Alcorn State in a Southwestern Athletic Conference opener Friday evening at Bulldog Field.

Alcorn State’s Cooper Harris hit a two-run homer in the first inning, but the Braves’ offense stalled thereafter. Alabama A&M sent 10 batters to the plate in the fourth, highlighted by a two-run double from Colin Mason and a two-run double from Miles Jackson. Mason finished with four RBIs. Anthony Mateo earned the win for the Bulldogs, allowing two earned runs over seven innings. Gavin Caston hit a solo homer in the ninth for Alcorn State. Alabama A&M improved to 4-13, while Alcorn State fell to 1-15. The series continues Saturday.