GAME 1 | Fayetteville State 7, Livingstone 0

FAYETTEVILLE, NC --Freshman Jameyah Mars was dealing on Friday, hurling a two-hit shutout to lead the Fayetteville State Broncos past the Livingstone (1-11, 1-11 CIAA) Blue Bears 7-0.

Mars (4-1) went the distance for Fayetteville State (8-15, 3-3), giving up two hits, walking one and striking out five.

First-year student-athlete Angelica Locklear led the way offensively for the Broncos, going 2-for-3 in the ballgame with two home runs, a walk and two RBI. Freshman DeMya Brown compiled a standout effort as well, going 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Senior Makyiah Mitchell also helped out, going 1-for-3 for Fayetteville State with two RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Broncos took the lead for good in the fifth, scoring for the first time in the inning. Fayetteville State hit two home runs in the inning on the way to scoring six runs.

The Broncos also added a run in the sixth inning to complete their scoring in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Mars tossed a two-hit shutout for the Broncos.
» The Broncos got two home runs off the bat of Locklear.
» Mars struck out five Blue Bears hitters.
» The Broncos power output was led by Locklear, who picked up two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed six runs across.
» Fayetteville State hitters hit three dingers in the ballgame.
» The Broncos out-hit the Blue Bears at a 10-2 clip.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 23 Livingstone hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and four fly balls while striking out five.
» Locklear led the Broncos at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two home runs and two RBI.
» Livingstone was led offensively by senior Shardaye Yharbrough, who went 1-for-1.
» Senior Stephanie led the Blue Bears pitching staff, throwing six innings of seven-run ball.