NORFOLK, VA --Nevaeh Terrell and Mianna Lopez each collected two extra base hits, but the Delaware State Hornets fell to the Norfolk State Spartanettes 9-3 on Sunday.

Kaylanie Rodriguez (1-2) started and took the loss in the circle for Delaware State (6-11, 1-2).

Lopez's two extra base hits were the highlight of a 2-for-2 day, and included a double, a triple and a walk. Terrell made her contribution with two triples and an RBI, part of a 2-for-3 performance at the plate. Rodriguez also contributed for the Hornets, putting together two hits in three trips to the plate while adding two RBIs.

 

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the second inning. Delaware State put up two runs in the frame, highlighted by an RBI triple off the bat of Terrell.

The Hornets then held the Spartans scoreless before expanding their lead in the fourth inning. Delaware State scored once on an RBI single off the bat of Rodriguez, which brought the Hornets' lead to 3-0. The Hornets were unable to hold the lead, as Norfolk State scored nine times over the remaining three innings to grab the 9-3 win.

 

GAME NOTES

» Delaware State got multiple extra-base hits from both Terrell and Lopez.
» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the second, when it pushed two runs across.
» Delaware State went 3-for-7 (.429) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers limited Norfolk State to just 3-for-17 (.176) with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 37 Norfolk State hitters in the game, allowing 12 ground balls and five fly balls while striking out one.
» Terrell led the Hornets at the plate, going 2 for 3 with two triples and an RBI.


NEXT UP... The Hornets are on the road to face the University of Delaware Blue Hens in the Route 1 Rivalry Game on Wednesday, March 18th, at 5:00 PM