The North Carolina A&T softball team broke open a close game with nine runs over the final two innings to eliminated Maryland-Eastern Shore from the 2009 MEAC Tournament with a 11-2 win Thursday afternoon at Ormond Beach Complex.

Lillian Bullock hit a two-run homer for the Aggies who play Howard Friday morning at 9 p.m. in an elimination game.

Designated player Jennifer Luper also homered. Sasha Philpot took care of things on the mound for the Lady Aggies.  Philpot pitched six innings, surrendered just five hits and allowed one earned run.

Hannah Mills and Kendra Saunders scored for the Fighting Hawks. Their season comes to an end at 20-18.

Admission for the 2009 MEAC Softball Championship is $5 for children, students and seniors. Ticket prices for the entire tournament are $12.

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