April 21, 2006

Final Stats

PETERSBURG, VA - The Winston-Salem State University Lady Rams softball team defeated the Elizabeth City State University Lady Vikings by the score of 9-1 on Friday afternoon at the Petersburg Sports Complex in Petersburg, VA to set up a do-or-die match-up against Bowie State University at 5:30 pm in the consolation bracket of the 2006 CIAA Women's Softball Championship.

The Lady Rams, behind the third consecutive complete-game effort from pitcher Amber Shore, defeated the Lady Vikings 9-1 in only five innings, eliminating them from the 2006 CIAA Softball Championships in a game which WSSU never trailed.

With the win, the Lady Rams improve to 22-19 overall on the season (17-5 CIAA) and in turn keep their hopes alive for a CIAA Softball Championship in 2006.

The Lady Rams advance to play Bowie State University at 5:30 pm following BSU's loss to unbeaten North Carolina Central University.  The Lady Bulldogs fell to NCCU following a five-run second inning that led to a 5-2 defeat.

The Lady Rams and Lady Bulldogs will face off in an elimination-bracket meeting with the winner advancing to play NCCU and the loser going home.

For additional information on WSSU women's softball or the 2006 CIAA Women's Softball Championship, 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

* Box Score Unavailable At Press Time

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