GAME 2 | Bowie State 11, Bluefield State 0

BOWIE, MD -- Sophomore Karen Fritzges was dealt on Friday, throwing a four-hit shutout to lead the Bowie State Bulldogs past the Bluefield State Big Blues 11-0 to give BSU a clean sweep at the BSU Softball Field.

Fritzges (3-1) went the distance for Bowie State (10-8), giving up four hits, walking three and striking out two.

At the plate, the Bulldogs were paced by freshman Alaysia Ross, who went 2-for-3 on the day with three RBI. Senior Shanya Gordon furnished a noteworthy performance as well, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI. Sophomore Aliyah Smith also contributed for Bowie State, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding two walks and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bulldogs took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Bowie State's offense started clicking and put up five runs, including a two-run single off the bat of Ross.

The Bulldogs also added runs in the second, third, and fourth innings on the way to the 11-0 victory.

GAME NOTES
» Fritzges tossed a four-hit shutout for the Bulldogs.
» Every Bowie State starter reached base safely in the win.
» Bowie State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed five runs across.
» BSU took a 5-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Bulldogs out-hit the Big Blues at a 9-4 clip.
» Sophomore Kayla Evans stole two bases in Friday's game.
» The Bulldogs swiped seven bases as a team.
» BSU went 7-for-13 (.538) with runners in scoring position.
» Bowie State pitchers limited Bluefield State to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» BSU pitchers faced 22 Bluefield State hitters in the game, allowing one ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out two.
» The Bulldogs drew nine walks from Bluefield State pitching.
» Ross led the Bulldogs at the plate, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
» Bluefield State was led offensively by junior Shadowens, who went 1-for-2.
» Junior James led the Big Blues pitching staff, throwing 2.2 innings of three-run ball.

UPCOMING SCHEDULE
Bowie State will host a doubleheader against Chestnut Hill Saturday, Mar. 18 at 1 p.m., followed by twinbill with Goldey-Beacom on Sunday, Mar. 19 at 12 noon.

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