GAME 1 | Fayetteville State 14, Allen 3

FAYETTEVILLE, NC --Senior Angel Johnson racked up four hits to help propel the Fayetteville State Broncos past the Allen (1-22 overall) Yellow Jackets 14-3 on Friday.

Freshman Jameyah Mars (2-1) started in the circle and picked up the win for Fayetteville State (4-12 overall). The right-hander went five innings, giving up three runs, two earned, on six hits, allowing one walk and striking out six.

In addition to her four hits, Johnson had a home run and three RBI to lead the Broncos. Freshman Treja Patterson put together a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Sophomore Olivia Jackson also helped out for Fayetteville State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a triple, a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Broncos got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the bottom of the first inning. Fayetteville State's offense started clicking and put up six runs, including a two-run double off the bat of sophomore Morgan Jackson.

The Yellow Jackets then gained ground, narrowing the lead to 6-1 until the Broncos expanded their advantage in the third. The Fayetteville State offense exploded for five runs, highlighted by a one-run double off the bat of Patterson, which brought the score to 11-1 in favor of the Broncos.

Fayetteville State held Allen scoreless before building their lead to 14-1 the following inning. The Broncos added three runs in the frame, two of them coming across on a two-run homer from Johnson. Allen put two runs on the scoreboard before the game was over, but Fayetteville State still coasted to the 14-3 win.

GAME NOTES

» Johnson compiled four hits on the day for Fayetteville State.
» Mars struck out six Yellow Jackets hitters.
» The Broncos power output was led by Patterson, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed six runs across.
» Fayetteville State grabbed a 6-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Five Broncos had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Broncos had a total of 15 hits.
» The Broncos out-hit the Yellow Jackets at a 15-6 clip.
» The Broncos stole five bases as a team.
» Fayetteville State went 10-for-18 (.556) with runners in scoring position.
» Fayetteville State pitchers limited Allen to just 2-for-12 (.167) with runners in scoring position.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 23 Allen hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and three fly balls while striking out six.
» Johnson led the Broncos at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
» Allen was led offensively by senior M. Moon, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
» Senior Beckham-Timm led the Yellow Jackets pitching staff, throwing four innings of 14-run ball.