MONTGOMERY, Ala. (Interstat) — Alabama State rallied from an early deficit to defeat Longwood 11-6 in the first game of a doubleheader Saturday at Wheeler-Watkins Baseball Complex.

The Hornets, who lost 16-1 to the Lancers on Friday, answered a six-run top of the third from Longwood with a powerful offensive display. Trey Callaway and Jackson Williams each hit two home runs and drove in four runs for Alabama State. Both of Callaway’s homers were two-run shots.

Longwood built its lead on a two-run triple by Jack McMullan and a two-run single by Jayson Nash in the third. Lucas Johnson added a solo home run.

Camden Matthews earned the win in relief for Alabama State, which evened its record at 7-7. Longwood fell to 12-3.