PEMBROKE, NC --The Fayetteville State Broncos fell 2-1 in an eight-inning matchup to the UNC Pembroke Braves Saturday.

Braynka Brown (0-5 overall) took the loss in the circle for Fayetteville State (3-11 overall). Hannah Mills started the ballgame and went seven innings, surrendering two runs, one earned, on seven hits.

At the plate, the Broncos were led by Treja Patterson, who went 1-for-4 on the day with a home run and an RBI. Tanika Powell furnished a standout performance at the plate as well, going 2-for-4.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Broncos got on the scoreboard first, starting in the fourth inning. Patterson put Fayetteville State on the board with a leadoff home run off M. Dyson. The Broncos were unable to hold the lead, as North Carolina-Pembroke scored two times over the remaining four innings to grab the 2-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Fayetteville State pitchers limited North Carolina-Pembroke to just 1-for-5 (.200) with runners in scoring position.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 30 North Carolina-Pembroke hitters in the game, allowing 10 ground balls and 10 fly balls.
» Patterson led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
» North Carolina-Pembroke was led offensively by Ka. Sheppard, who went 2-for-4 with a double.
» Dyson led the Braves pitching staff, throwing six innings of one-run ball.