Game Statistics: Game 1 / Game 2

ELON, N.C. – In a Thursday, April 7 matchup in Elon, N.C., the North Carolina Central University softball team suffered a doubleheader loss to Elon University, dropping the Lady Eagles to 4-26 on the season. NCCU competed in two contests Thursday evening, where Elon grasped an 8-0 victory in game one and seized a 20-0 win in game two.

 

The Phoenix obtained their first game by slugging 8 runs off of 13 hits. Elon’s Kaitlyn Piazolla was 2-for-2 from the plate. Eight other Phoenix student-athletes contributed to the team’s 13 runs.

 

Lady Eagle sophomore Kayla McPeek claimed the mound for the entire game. In her 5.2 innings of play, McPeek struck out one of the 32 batters faced and allowed eight runs and 13 hits.

 

Erin O’Shea was the Elon pitching choice, in 6.0 innings O’Shea struck out 15 batters and only permitted one walk.

 

The Phoenix continued their success in game two of the doubleheader. In five innings of competition, Elon captured 20 runs and 23 hits. Emarld Graham was prefect from the plate for Elon, going 3-for-3. Piazolla carried over her solid hitting from game one with two hits and two runs. Camille Hill also went 2-for-2 from home plate.

 

Three Lady Eagle pitchers saw the circle, Aurora Baker began at the mound. Until she was relieved by Shamika Chavis-Hodge, who was then relieved by McPeek. In 1.1 innings of play, Baker allowed 12 runs and 13 hits. Chavis-Hodge pitched for one inning, where she granted seven runs and six hits. With McPeek closing out at the mound, Elon whacked their final run and three hits.

 

Lauren Taylor claimed the mound in game two. The Elon pitcher threw seven strikeouts and walked on batter.

 

NCCU continues the 2011 season by welcoming the Lady Aggies of North Carolina A&T State in a three-game two-day homestead on Saturday, April 9 and Sunday, April 10. The first pitch is slated for 1 p.m.