GLEN ALLEN, VA -- The No. 1 Bowie State Bulldogs fell 1-0 to the No. 2 Claflin Lady Panthers during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Softball Championship Saturday afternoon. Both teams will now play in a winner takes all at 6:30 p.m. from the RF&P Park.

Sophomore Lindsey George (13-6) started and took the loss in the circle for Bowie State (34-14). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up one run on four hits, allowing two walks and striking out eight.

Sophomore Kayla Evans led the way offensively for the Bulldogs, going 2-for-2 in the ballgame with a walk.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Bowie State did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Bulldogs went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the seventh, when freshman Alaysia Ross made it into scoring position with one out.

GAME NOTES
» George fanned eight Panthers hitters.
» Bowie State pitchers limited Claflin to just 1-for-8 (.125) with runners in scoring position.
» Bowie State pitchers faced 29 Claflin hitters in the game, allowing seven ground balls and six fly balls while striking out eight.
» The Bulldogs drew four walks from Claflin pitching.
» Evans led the Bulldogs at the plate, going 2-for-2.

WHAT'S NEXT
Bowie State and Claflin will meet for the final time at 6:30 p.m. with the championship title on the line. 

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