RALEIGH, NC - The Shaw University Lady Bears used two strong pitching performances along with their best hitting of the season on the way to a doubleheader sweep over the visting Mid-Atlantic Christian University Mustangs Monday afternoon at the Walnut Creek Softball Complex. 

GAME 1 | Shaw 8, Mid-Atlantic Christian 0

Senior Syhia Marks was dealing on Monday, throwing a two-hit shutout to lead the Shaw Lady Bears over the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs 8-0.
Marks (2-1) went the distance for Shaw (2-7,), giving up two hits, walking three and striking out 10.
In the batter's box, the Bears were paced by freshman Paradise Andrews, who went 2-for-3 on the day with an RBI. Senior Nataya Truitt furnished a noteworthy day at the dish as well, going 2-for-3 with an RBI. Marks also helped out in the batter's box for Shaw, putting together three hits in three trips to the plate.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bears took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Shaw managed to push across two runs in the inning.
The Bears then tacked on runs in the second, fourth, and fifth innings, with their biggest output coming in the fifth when they scored three times.

GAME NOTES
» Marks tossed a two-hit shutout for the Bears.
» Marks picked up three hits in the game for Shaw.
» Marks struck out 10 Mustangs hitters.
» Shaw's highest scoring inning was the fifth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Shaw took a 2-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Bears out-hit the Mustangs at a 7-2 clip.
» Freshman Ayani. Bagley stole three bases in Monday's game.
» The Bears swiped six bases as a team.
» Shaw pitchers limited Mid-Atlantic Christian to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Shaw pitchers faced 20 Mid-Atlantic Christian hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and one fly balls while striking out 10.
» The Bears drew seven walks from Mid-Atlantic Christian pitching.
» Andrews led the Bears at the plate, going 2-for-3 with an RBI.


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GAME 2 | Shaw 8, Mid-Atlantic Christian 0

Junior D'Amani Gadson was impressive on Monday, hurling a five-hit shutout to complete the doubleheader sweep for the Shaw Lady Bears over the Mid-Atlantic Christian Mustangs 8-0.
Gadson (1-1) went the distance for Shaw (3-7,), giving up five hits, walking two and striking out six.
In the batter's box, the Bears were paced by Gadson, who went 3-for-3 on the day with two RBI. Freshman Paradise  Andrews put together a standout day at the dish as well, going 2-for-2 with an RBI. Sophomore O. Ankrom also contributed for Shaw, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding an RBI.

HOW IT HAPPENED
The Bears took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Senior S. Marks came across to score the lone run of the inning for Shaw and get them on the board.
The Bears then tacked on runs in the second, third, and fourth innings, with their biggest output coming in the third when they scored four times. The big hit in that inning was a one-run single off the bat of Andrews.

GAME NOTES
» Gadson tossed a five-hit shutout for the Bears.
» Gadson compiled three base hits in the game for Shaw.
» Gadson struck out six Mustangs hitters.
» Shaw's highest-scoring inning was the third, when it pushed four runs across.
» Shaw took a 1-0 lead in the bottom half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Bears out-hit the Mustangs at a 7-5 clip.
» Both senior N. Truitt and Marks stole two bases in Monday's game.
» The Bears stole six bases as a team.
» Shaw went 4-for-9 (.444) with runners in scoring position.
» Shaw pitchers limited Mid-Atlantic Christian to just 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
» Shaw pitchers faced 22 Mid-Atlantic Christian hitters in the game, allowing five ground balls and three fly balls while striking out six.
» The Bears drew four walks from Mid-Atlantic Christian pitching.
» Gadson led the Bears at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two RBI.


 
Next Up
Shaw heads to Vorhees University Wednesday for a DH before heading to Elizabeth City, NC for the 2024 CIAA softball round-up.