ELIZABETH CITY, NC --Sophomore Karen Fritzges was dealing on Thursday, tossing a two-hit shutout to lead the Bowie State Bulldogs over the Saint Augustine's Falcons 16-0.

Fritzges (4-1) went the distance for Bowie State (15-9, 2-0), giving up two hits, walking none and striking out three.

In the batter's box, the Bulldogs were paced by freshman Trinity Mizelle, who went 2-for-3 on the day with two doubles, a walk and three RBI. Senior Akirra Pullen put together a noteworthy day at the plate as well, going 2-for-4 with two RBI. Freshman Jahkya Watkins also helped out for Bowie State, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding a double and an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Bulldogs took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Mizelle came across to score the lone run of the inning for Bowie State and get them on the board.

The Bulldogs then tacked on runs in the second, third, and fourth innings, with their biggest output coming in the third when they scored eight times. The big hit in that inning was a one-run single off the bat of sophomore Breanna Harvey.

GAME NOTES

» Fritzges tossed a two-hit shutout for the Bulldogs.
» The Bulldogs power output was led by Mizelle, who had two extra base hits in the ballgame.
» Every Bowie State starter reached base safely in the win.
» Bowie State's highest scoring inning was the third, when it pushed eight runs across.
» Bowie State took a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» Four Bulldogs had multiple hits in the ballgame.
» The Bulldogs out-hit the Falcons at a 12-2 clip.
» Mizelle stole two bases in Thursday's game.
» The Bulldogs swiped five bases as a team.
» Bowie State went 7-for-14 (.500) with runners in scoring position.
» The Bulldogs got two hits in four at-bats with the bases loaded.
» Bowie State pitchers faced 17 Saint Augustine's hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out three.
» The Bulldogs drew four walks from Saint Augustine's pitching.
» Mizelle led the Bulldogs at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and three RBI.

Up Next
The Bulldogs will face Johnson C. Smith on Friday (3/24) at 11 a.m., followed by a matchup with the defending champions Claflin at 1:30 p.m.

Looking Ahead
The Bowie State Bulldogs will return home on Mar. 30 for a non-conference doubleheader with Washington Adventist at 1 p.m. from the BSU Softball Field.

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