GAME 2 | Elizabeth City State 9, Bowie State 7
ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. -- Graduate senior Aseyah Alexander racked up four hits but for the first time this season, the Bowie State Bulldogs got swept by the Elizabeth City State Lady Vikings 9-7 in game two on Sunday in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) action. The losses snapped a 13-game winning streak for BSU who had not loss to a conference opponent this season prior to Sunday's twinbill.
Senior Akirra Pullen (9-7) took the loss in the circle for Bowie State (30-13, 13-2 CIAA). The right-hander went four innings, giving up two runs, zero earned, on three hits.
In addition to her four hits, Alexander had a walk to lead the Bulldogs. Sophomore Jayla Hill put together a standout day at the plate as well, going 3-for-4 with an RBI. Senior Shanya Gordon also helped out for Bowie State, putting together zero hits in three trips to the plate while adding a walk and three RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bulldogs got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. BSU scored three runs in the frame, highlighted by a two-run single off the bat of sophomore Aliyah Smith.
The Lady Vikings then rallied to score four runs and take a 4-3 lead before the Bulldogs got back on the board in the second. The Bowie State offense exploded for four runs, highlighted by a three-run error off the bat of Gordon, which brought the Bulldogs lead to 7-4. The Bulldogs were unable to hold the lead, as Elizabeth City State scored five times over the remaining five innings to grab the 9-7 win.
GAME NOTES
» Alexander compiled a four-hit day for the Bulldogs.
» Bowie State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed four runs across.
» Bowie State left 10 runners stranded on base in the loss.
» The Bulldogs out-hit the Vikings at an 11-10 clip.
» Bowie State pitchers faced 31 Elizabeth City State hitters in the game, allowing eight ground balls and eight fly balls while striking out one.
» The Bulldogs drew four walks from ECSU pitching.
» Alexander led the Bulldogs at the plate, going 4-for-4.
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
BSU will return home to resume action with Virginia Union on Apr. 28 at 3 p.m. from the BSU softball field. The game was halted due to darkness back on Apr. 15, both teams were tied at 8-all heading into the bottom fifth inning. After the completion of the contest against VUU, Bowie State will await the official seeding of the CIAA Tournament with the Bulldogs more than likely hosting a quarterfinal matchup on campus.
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