GAME 2 | Coker 8, Fayetteville State 1

FAYETTEVILLE, NC --The Fayetteville State Broncos had a tough showing on Saturday, falling to the Coker Cobras (2-0 overall) by final score of 8-1.

Freshman Camryn Alexander (0-1) started and took the loss in the circle for Fayetteville State (0-2).

Offensively, the Broncos were led by sophomore Angelica Locklear, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a double and an RBI. Freshman Xztashya Porter put together a standout effort as well, going 1-for-4 with a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 5-0, the Broncos first put runs on the board in the fifth inning. Fayetteville State got on the board thanks to Locklear's RBI double with two outs. The Broncos were unable to get any closer, as Coker added three runs to their tally on the way to an 8-1 final.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed one run across.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 38 Coker hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and 12 fly balls.
» The Broncos drew four walks from Coker pitching.
» Locklear led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
» Coker was led offensively by Abb McCants, who went 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Chey Palmer led the Cobras pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.