Elizabeth City, NC -- On Tuesday, the Fayetteville State Broncos lost to the Bluefield State Big Blues (8-15 overall, 3-1 CIAA) by a final score of 4-2, despite a good performance by Olivia Jackson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI. Kevana Deberry (2-5) started the game for Fayetteville State (4-13 overall, 0-3 CIAA) and took the loss.

At the plate, Olivia Jackson led the Broncos, driving in two runs with a single in the seventh inning that scored Laniyah Bethea and Camryn Alexander. Sydney Jackson also had a great day at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double. The Broncos were down 4-0 until the seventh inning when they finally scored.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the seventh, when it pushed two runs across.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 28 Bluefield State hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» Olivia Jackson led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two RBI.
» Bluefield State was led offensively by E. Crawford, who went 2-for-2 with two doubles and an RBI.
» M. Mullin led the Big Blues pitching staff, throwing five scoreless innings.