ELIZABETH CITY, NC --The Fayetteville State Broncos fell 3-2 in an eight-inning matchup to the Elizabeth City State Vikings (5-7, 4-2 CIAA) Wednesday during the CIAA Round-up.

Kevana Deberry (2-6) started and took the loss in the circle for Fayetteville State (5-14, 1-4 CIAA). Hannah Mills was a bright spot out of the bullpen, going three innings, surrendering one run on one hit, walking none and striking out two.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 1-0, the Broncos first put runs on the board in the third inning. Fayetteville State scored twice, with one run coming across on Claira Stone's single. Stone led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-4 with an RBI. Patterson hit a double inside her four at-bats. The Broncos were unable to hold the lead, as Elizabeth City State scored two times over the remaining five innings to grab the 3-2 win.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed two runs across.
» Xztashya Porter stole three bases in Wednesday's game.
» The Broncos stole five bases as a team.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 34 Elizabeth City State hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and 13 fly balls while striking out four.
» Stone led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-4 with an RBI.
» Elizabeth City State was led offensively by A. Perry, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and an RBI.
» R. Seelye led the Vikings pitching staff, throwing eight innings of two-run ball.