North Carolina Central University

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NCCU'S JONES TOSSES NO-HITTER IN SWEEP OF BOWIE STATE

     DURHAM, NC --  North Carolina Central University senior pitcher Jennifer Jones tossed a no-hitter in game one versus Bowie State University, then allowed only one hit in game two as the Lady Eagles swept the Lady Bulldogs (8-0, 9-1) in the season opening doubleheader for both squads held at Hillside High School.
     Jones, a transfer from North Carolina A&T State University, struck out nine of the 17 batters she faced during the no-hitter ... her first outing as a Lady Eagle. The Louisburg, NC native also drove in two runs with a two-out triple in the fourth inning.
     NCCU freshman left fielder Candace Spruill (Raleigh, NC) sparked the Lady Eagle offense with three triples, two RBI and two runs scored. Rookie center fielder Taheisha Wilder (Louisburg, NC) also tallied three hits, including an RBI double, and scored twice to help NCCU claim an 8-0 victory.
     In game two, Jones held the Lady Bulldogs hitless into the fourth inning, but Courtney Walls sent a line drive to right field for a one-out triple. Walls later scored on a wild pitch to spoil the shutout bid. Jones finished with seven stikeouts during the 9-1 win.
     Wilder again figured heavily in the Lady Eagle offense by posting two hits, including a triple, and scoring three times. NCCU sophomore right fielder Lauren Edwards (Freeport, NY) added two hits, two runs scored, and the game-ending RBI in the bottom of the fifth inning.