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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 (7-15 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. Fayetteville State fell behind early in its game against Virginia 5-0. In the bottom of the fifth inning with two outs, the Lady Broncos began a rally. Doniecia Ebron and Gatling singled to reach base. Beatty reached base on balls which left April Branch as the next batter. With bases loaded, Branch nailed one over the fence for her first grand slam of her career for a 4-5 score. The Lady Trojans scored another run in the sixth inning to end the rally and let its defense hold on the 6-4 victory.
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