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Campbell Claims Championship Spot in Lady Aggie Softball Invitational

*Story Courtesy of the N.C. A&T SID Department

GREENSBORO, NC - Holly Harris pitched a one-hitter and Shannon O'Bryan went 2-for-3 with two runs scored as Campbell (17-22) defeated N.C. A&T (18-18) 2-0 to end the first day of the two-day Lady Aggie Softball Invitational, which was held at Levette Field. The victory put the Lady Camels in tomorrow's 3:00 PM championship game, as they defeated Morgan State (6-9) 8-0 in game one. N.C. A&T defeated Morgan State 2-1 in game two.

O'Bryan singled in the bottom of the first off losing pitcher Latronda Anderson (10-9), then scored off an RBI single by Kristina Schmallen to put the Lady Camels up 1-0. Campbell added an insurance run in the bottom of the sixth, when O' Bryan scored off a fielding error by Cheretta Stevenson. Amy Anderson added two hits for the Lady Camels.

Harris (6-5) allowed a fourth inning single to Christina Brock, but allowed only two other runners to reach base by way of errors. She struck out five and walked none in the complete game. Anderson took the loss despite allowing only one earned run and striking out two with no walks.

In the opener of the Invitational, Lexi Myers (9-8) pitched a two hitter while Erica Willis went 2-for-3 with four RBI to lead Campbell to a run-ruled 8-0 victory over Morgan State. Myers struck out eight and did not allow a runner to reach third base.

On offense, the Lady Camels broke open a 3-0 lead with five runs in the sixth inning to enforce the eight run rule. Holly Harris went 2-for-2 with two doubles and two RBI for the victors. Grace Glenn (3-6) took the loss on the mound for the Lady Bears, as she allowed eight runs on seven hits. Shena Gunnell-Clark and Jamila Taylor each recorded hits for the Lady Bears.

N.C. A&T will play Morgan State in a rematch in the Consolation Game, which is set for 1:00 PM tomorrow at Levette Field. Campbell will await the winner at 3:00 PM in the championship game. [Game One | Game Two]