GAME 1 | Claflin 8, Fayetteville State 1

FAYETTEVILLE, NC --The Fayetteville State Broncos had a tough showing on Friday, falling to the Claflin Panthers 8-1 despite the efforts of freshman Aniya Caldwell, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.

Sophomore Hannah Mills (6-4) started and took the loss in the circle for Fayetteville State (13-18, 7-8).

In the batter's box, the Broncos were led by Caldwell, who went 1-for-3 on the day with a home run and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Trailing 8-0, the Broncos first put runs on the board in the sixth inning. Caldwell put Fayetteville State on the board with a two-out solo home run off freshman Sydra Pendleton. The Broncos were unable to get any closer, as neither team scored again in the ballgame.

GAME NOTES

» Fayetteville State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed one run across.
» Fayetteville State pitchers faced 38 Claflin hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» The Broncos drew four walks from Claflin pitching.
» Caldwell led the Broncos at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and an RBI.
» Claflin was led offensively by freshman Jaelyn Jackson, who went 3-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
» Pendleton led the Panthers pitching staff, throwing seven innings of one-run ball.