DUNCAN, S.C. --The Fayetteville State Broncos were not able to record a run against Albany State (GA) pitcher Trista Murphy on Friday and were shut out 9-0 by the Golden Rams.

Kevana Deberry (0-1) got the ball to start for Fayetteville State (0-4 overall) and took the loss.

Xztashya Porter led the way offensively for the Broncos, going 1-for-2 in the ballgame with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Fayetteville State managed zero chances with runners on third in the shutout, going a total of 0-for-1 with runners in scoring position. The Broncos last got a runner on third in the sixth, when Porter made it 60 feet away from scoring with one out.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 37 Albany State (GA) hitters in the game, allowing nine ground balls and five fly balls while striking out six.
» Porter led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double.
» Albany State (GA) was led offensively by Olivia Mason, who went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
» Murphy led the Golden Rams pitching staff, throwing seven scoreless innings.

Fayetteville State will play Tuskegee tomorrow at 3 pm as part of the SIAC/CIAA Softball Challenge in Duncan, SC.