GAME 2 | Fayetteville State 3, Saint Andrews (NC) 0

Fayetteville, NC -- Sophomore Hannah Mills was dealing on Wednesday, throwing a three-hit shutout to lead the Fayetteville State Broncos past the Saint Andrews (NC) Knights 3-0.

Mills (2-0) went the distance for Fayetteville State (4-6 overall), giving up three hits, walking one and striking out eight.

Offensively, the Broncos were led by freshman Claira Stone, who went 2-for-3 on the day with a double. Sophomore Angelica Locklear compiled a noteworthy effort as well, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Freshman Aniya Caldwell also contributed for Fayetteville State, putting together one hit in three trips to the plate while adding a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Broncos took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Fayetteville State plated two runs off of Saint Andrews (NC) pitching, one of which was driven in on a run-scoring double off the bat of Locklear.

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

GAME NOTES

» Mills tossed a three-hit shutout for the Broncos.
» Mills struck out eight Knights hitters.
» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed two runs across.
» Fayetteville State grabbed a 2-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Broncos out-hit the Knights at an 8-3 clip.
» Freshman Xztashya Porter stole two bases in Wednesday's game.
» Fayetteville State pitchers limited Saint Andrews (NC) to just 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 25 Saint Andrews (NC) hitters in the game, allowing 11 ground balls and two fly balls while striking out eight.
» Stone led the Broncos at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
» Saint Andrews (NC) was led offensively by freshman Maddy Taylor, who went 1-for-2.
» Freshman Charlee Mullins led the Knights pitching staff, throwing six innings of three-run ball.