Charlotte, NC – The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Championship Committee announced the upcoming pairings for the 2023 Championship Tournament. Fayetteville State University drew the #5 seed and will travel to Ettrick, Va., to take on #4 Virginia State University in a 3 pm game on Tuesday, May 2.

The Broncos (15-18 overall) finished the conference schedule with a 10-6 record, in a tie with Virginia State and Elizabeth City State. The VSU Trojans defeated the Broncos 5-0 during the CIAA Round-up and swept the ECSU Vikings (6-5 and 8-7) during the regular season. FSU also defeated the Vikings (13-11) for the final seedings.

Fayetteville State entered conference play during the round-up. After the 5-0 loss, the Broncos were 5-14 overall and had a 0-2 CIAA standing. Since, FSU has been on a 10-4 winning streak. Virginia State had an 8-6 stretch.

The winner will advance to the CIAA Semifinals in Glen Allen, Va. on Friday, May 5.