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March 14, 2010
RALEIGH, NC - Fayetteville State opened conference play this past weekend at the CIAA Softball Round-up in Raleigh, NC. Every CIAA institution including future member Lincoln (PA) gathered at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex for cross divisional games. Although the weekend was overcast with rain and muddy field conditions, the Lady Broncos (7-16 overall, 0-3 CIAA) defeated Lincoln (PA) 12-3 but lost to Elizabeth City State (2-12), Virginia State (4-6), and the 2009 CIAA Champion Bowie State (5-13). Today's games versus Virginia Union and St. Paul's have been postponed until March 28. The Lady Broncos did not utilize Tracy Brighter (6-5) during the roundup. In an attempt to relieve Huber, short-stop Demarius Pankey had fill-in duties against FSU's first conference opponent Elizabeth City State. Facing the first ten batters, Pankey walked four and allowed six hits in the first inning. Down 10-0 with no outs and the bases loaded, FSU was forced to make lineup adjustments to place Huber back on the mound. Lugenia Beatty was hit by pitch in the third inning, stole second base, and later scored on a passed ball. She singled in the top of the fifth inning and scored when April Branch hit a triple. After four-and-a-half innings, the Lady Vikings walked away with a 12-2 victory.
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