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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. Despite a 13-5 loss to Bowie State, Fayetteville State had its second best hitting game with 11 hits. Shahiree Covington hit the team's second homerun of the weekend. Ashley Wlezen hit a double. Demetree Benton along with Gatling, Pankey and Covington had two singles a-piece while Branch and Beatty had one. Fayetteville State will be back in action on the 17th of March with a divisional double-header against Livingstone. The first game will begin at 2:00 pm. The Lady Broncos will make-up the games against Virginia Union and St. Paul's on March 28th in Petersburg, VA at 10 am and 12 noon respectfully.
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