North Carolina Central University

SOFTBALL

     DURHAM, NC – North Carolina Central University utilized a dramatic last inning comeback and clutch hitting to sweep a softball doubleheader (10-9, 4-3) from Bowie State University on Thursday at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C.
     In game one, NCCU trailed 9-5 heading into its half of the seventh and final inning. Freshman DeSanbra Franklin, senior Latisha Judd, sophomore Francheska Pittman and freshman Antoinette Lomuscio all recorded two-out hits in the seventh. Lomuscio's double, that scored Judd and freshman Victoria James, provided the Lady Eagles with the final 10-9 victory. 
     NCCU sophomore pitcher Stacey Greene struck out three batters and scattered six hits to pick up her second victory in as many days. 
     In game two, NCCU, led by sophomore third baseman Sophia Blue defeated BSU. Blue, a native of Hope Mills, N.C., hit two home runs and drove in three runs to lead head coach Larry Keen's squad to the 4-3 win.
     NCCU improves to 14-8 overall (6-0 CIAA), while BSU falls to 6-2 overall.. 
     The Lady Eagles will travel to Saint Paul's College on Saturday for a double-header. First pitch is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.