ORANGEBURG, SC --The Fayetteville State Broncos struggled on Saturday, falling to the Benedict Tigers 6-1 despite the efforts of senior Tanika Powell, who went 1-for-2 with a triple.
Senior Braynka Brown got the ball to start as pitcher for Fayetteville State (0-3 overall) and took the loss.
Powell led the way offensively for the Broncos, going 1-for-2 in the ballgame with a triple and two walks. Sophomore Olivia Jackson provided a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a double. Freshman Angelica Locklear also helped out, going 1-for-2 for Fayetteville State with a double and a walk.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Broncos were trailing 2-0 in the third inning when they first put runs on the board. Powell came across to score the lone run of the inning for Fayetteville State and get them on the board. The Broncos were unable to get any closer, as Benedict added four runs to their tally on the way to a 6-1 final.
GAME NOTES
» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed one run across.
» Powell stole three bases in Saturday's game.
» The Broncos swiped five bases as a team.
» Fayetteville State pitchers limited Benedict to just 2-for-10 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 33 Benedict hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out four.
» The Broncos drew four walks from Benedict pitching.
» Powell led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a triple.
» Benedict was led offensively by senior Chesney Miller, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
» Sophomore Kierra Evans led the Tigers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.
