ORANGEBURG, SC --Junior BreAnna Steele was dealing on Sunday, throwing a three-hit shutout to lead the Fayetteville State Broncos past the Clark Atlanta Panthers 9-0.
Steele (1-1) went the distance for Fayetteville State (1-5 overall), giving up three hits, walking none and striking out two.
Freshman Treja Patterson led the way offensively for the Broncos, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a triple and an RBI. Sophomore Morgan Jackson put together a noteworthy performance as well, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI. Senior Tanika Powell also contributed, going 3-for-4 for Fayetteville State with an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Broncos took the lead for good in the fourth, scoring for the first time in the inning. Fayetteville State's offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a one-run flyout off the bat of sophomore Olivia Jackson.
The Broncos also added runs in the fifth inning when they scored six times.
GAME NOTES
» Steele tossed a three-hit shutout for the Broncos.
» Powell compiled three hits in the game for Fayetteville State.
» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed six runs across.
» Five Broncos had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Broncos had a total of 15 hits.
» The Broncos out-hit the Panthers at a 15-3 clip.
» Fayetteville State went 7-for-9 (.778) with runners in scoring position.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 17 Clark Atlanta hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out two.
» Patterson led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a triple and an RBI.
» Clark Atlanta was led offensively by S. Lopez, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
» Y. Blackmon led the Panthers pitching staff, throwing 4.2 innings of nine-run ball.
