GAME 2 | Johnson C. Smith 8, Fayetteville State 3

CHARLOTTE, NC --The Fayetteville State Broncos got three hits out of junior M'Smrya Seward in an 8-3 loss to the Johnson C. Smith Golden Bulls Friday.

Sophomore BreAnna Steele (7-10) started and took the loss in the circle for Fayetteville State (16-16, 11-5 CIAA).

In addition to her three hits, Seward had a double, a home run and an RBI to lead the Broncos. Junior Braynka Brown compiled a noteworthy performance at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Sophomore Sierra also chipped in for Fayetteville State, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double and a walk.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Broncos got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Seward came across to score the lone run of the inning for Fayetteville State and get them on the board.

The Broncos lost the lead they built in the first, but got back on the board in the fifth trailing 7-1. Fayetteville State picked up two runs, scoring one on a solo home run from Seward, which tightened the Golden Bulls lead to 7-3. The Broncos were unable to get any closer, as Johnson C. Smith added one run to their tally on the way to an 8-3 final.

GAME NOTES

» Seward led the Broncos, picking up three base hits in the ballgame.
» Fayetteville State's power output was led by Seward, who compiled two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed two runs across.
» Seward stole three bases in Friday's game.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 30 Johnson C. Smith hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and three fly balls while striking out five.
» Seward led the Broncos at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and an RBI.
» Johnson C. Smith was led offensively by freshman Moya Jones, who went 3-for-3 with a double, a triple and two RBI.
» Freshman Alissa Alvarado led the Golden Bulls pitching staff, throwing seven innings of three-run ball.