ATLANTA (Interstat) — Jackson Williams hit a three-run homer in the first inning Tuesday, propelling Alabama State to a 7-4 victory over Georgia State.

The Hornets never trailed after Williams’ blast off Panthers starter William Petteys. Miguel Oropeza added two doubles and two RBIs for Alabama State, which finished with 11 hits.

Georgia State’s John Beverley drove in three runs, including a sacrifice fly. His first-inning single plated two, but the Panthers managed only five hits total.

Five Alabama State relievers — Jacob Loeffler, Caleb Sanders, Camden Matthews, Zane Baltz and James Peterson — combined for 6 1/3 scoreless innings after Jorhan LaBoy opened with 1 1/3.

Alabama State improved to 12-11. Georgia State fell to 13-13.