North Carolina Central University

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      DURHAM, NC -- North Carolina Central University rallied in the second game of a doubleheader with Livingstone College to avoid an upset by the Lady Blue Bears, as the Lady Eagles swept the twin bill 17-3, 16-6 at Hillside High School in Durham, N.C. on Thursday.
     After suffering a 17-3 loss in game one, Livingstone jumped out to a 6-3 lead against the heavily-favored Lady Eagles in the nightcap. NCCU then exploded for 13 runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to roll to a 16-6 win.
     Freshman Jessica Davidson picked up both victories for the Lady Eagles, as NCCU improves to a school-best 29-14 overall record, including 19-1 in CIAA play.
     During NCCU's 17-3 game one win, rookie first baseman Casey Rodriquez hit 4-for-4, including a two-run blast in the first inning, to finish with four RBIs. Junior shortstop Asha Sutton hit 3-for-5 with five RBIs and four runs scored, while freshman third baseman Sophia Blue had a pair of triples and three RBIs for the Lady Eagles.
     Livingstone was topped by Vanria Smith and Lamika Davis with two hits and an RBI apiece.
     In game two, NCCU senior left fielder Candace Spruill belted two home runs, while Blue contributed three hits, including two doubles, and four RBIs.
     Davis led the Lady Blue Bears with two hits and four RBIs.