GAME 1 | Belmont Abbey 10, Fayetteville State 3

BELMONT, N.C. --The Fayetteville State Broncos struggled on Saturday, falling to the Belmont Abbey Crusaders by final score of 10-3.

Kevana Deberry (1-2 overall) got the ball to start for Fayetteville State (4-7 overall) and took the loss.

Xztashya Porter led the way offensively for the Broncos, going 1-for-3 in the ballgame with a double and two RBI. Angelica Locklear furnished a standout performance at the dish as well, going 1-for-2 with a walk and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 5-0, the Broncos first put runs on the board in the third inning. Fayetteville State scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-RBI double from Porter. The Broncos were unable to get any closer, as Belmont Abbey added five runs to their tally on the way to a 10-3 final.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed three runs across.
» Fayetteville State went 2-for-4 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 37 Belmont Abbey hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and nine fly balls while striking out five.
» Porter led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Belmont Abbey was led offensively by S. Pon, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.
» A. Yoder led the Crusaders pitching staff, throwing 4.1 shutout innings.