DURHAM, N.C. - North Carolina Central travels to Longwood for a softball doubleheader at Lancer Field on Sunday, Feb. 23. The first game begins at 1 p.m. followed by the second game at 3:30 p.m.
The doubleheader was originally scheduled as a single game. Follow the doubleheader via live stats HERE or go to nccueaglepride.com.
Sophomore outfielder Kendall Smith bats .435 with 8 RBIs, 5 runs scored and 3 stolen bases for the Eagles (1-7 overall). Smith leads the Eagles in six offensive categories including RBIs. Freshman outfielder Daiyah Bailey is hitting .400 with 7 runs scored and 4 stolen bases.
Sophomore infielder Samaria Jackson has 5 RBIs and 2 home runs, including a three-run homer in a 14-6 loss to N.C. A&T on Tuesday. Junior shortstop Makiya Graves and junior first baseman Takia Nichols each have 4 RBIs.
Sophia Knock is hitting .350 with 8 RBIs, 2 home runs and 3 runs scored for the Lancers (2-6 overall). Longwood is coming off an 11-5 road loss to nationally ranked Georgia on Sunday.
The last time both teams met was in 2013. The Eagles are winless in their last four meetings against Longwood.
