North Carolina Central University

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      DURHAM, NC -- North Carolina Central University junior pitcher Clarisse Steans tossed the fourth no-hitter of her collegiate career and the second of the season Tuesday night during a 13-0 game two victory over Saint Augustine's College at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C.
     NCCU swept the doubleheader from the Lady Falcons (18-3, 13-0) to remain perfect in conference play with a 14-0 CIAA record, while improving to 24-13 overall.
     Steans amassed seven strikeouts and walked three batters during her no-hit performance, which was preserved by a lunging stop of a ground ball in the hole by rookie third baseman Sophia Blue in the fourth inning. Blue also went 4-for-4 at the plate with four runs scored and an RBI.
     In game one, NCCU exploded for 10 runs in the bottom of the first inning and cruised to an 18-3 victory. Junior shortstop Asha Sutton hit 2-for-3 with a double, a triple and eight RBIs to top the Lady Eagles.