ELON, N.C. – Sophomore
Diamond Porter produced the only hit for the North Carolina Central University softball team in a 7-0 non-conference road loss at Elon University on Tuesday evening.
The Phoenix used two big innings, scoring three runs in the third and four more runs in the fourth, to secure their 16th home victory. Elon (16-12 overall) scored its seven runs on 10 hits, including four doubles during that two-inning outburst.
After NCCU's first 10 batters were retired in order, Porter tallied her hit with one out in the top of the fourth. Her infield single extended her hit streak to five games.
Sophomore Gabi Schaal led the victors with three hits, three RBI and two runs scored. He had a run-producing double in the third and a two-run double in the fourth.
Elon used five pitchers in the combined shutout.
Junior
Maegan Garrison and sophomore
Jaylah Barr were NCCU's only other base runners as they each drew a walk for the maroon and gray.
NC Central will next play at three-game MEAC road series at University of Maryland Eastern Shore on Saturday-Sunday, March 26-27.
