Lady Pirates Down WSSU 4-0 In First Game Of Softball Doubleheader - WINSTON-SALEM STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE

Feb. 17, 2006

WINSTON-SALEM, NC - The Hampton University Lady Pirates scored four runs on six hits and stranded nine base-runners as they defeated the Lady Rams of Winston-Salem State University by the score of 4-0 in the first game of a non-conference softball doubleheader from Southpark Field in Winston-Salem, NC on Friday afternoon.

Angela Balser and pitcher Kera Mathis each recorded a hit and an RBI for the Lady Pirates as Hampton improved to 1-0 on the season with the win.

The Lady Rams collected three hits in the contest as pitcher Amber Shore, first-baseman Lonnie Jones, and shortstop Leslie Hollis all recorded hits in the loss.

WSSU left five runners on base over the span of the first four innings as they were never able to recover from a first inning in which they allowed three of the Pirates' four runs.

With the loss the Lady Rams fall to 0-4 on the season (0-0 CIAA) while Hampton improves to 1-0 (0-0 MEAC) with the win.

Amber Shore was saddled with the loss for WSSU as she falls to 0-4 on the season. Hampton's Kera Mathis earned the win to move to 1-0 on the season.

The two teams will return to action at 4:00 pm as they square off in the second game of the twin-bill.

For additional information on WSSU women's softball, contact the WSSU Office of Sports Information at (336) 750-2143 or log on to the Official Website of WSSU Athletics at www.WSSURAMS.com

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