Hokies Pull Away from NSU for 12-5 Win

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Norfolk State scored four runs in the top of the sixth to tie host Virginia Tech, but the host Hokies pulled away with a seven-run rally in the bottom of the sixth en route to a 12-5 victory over the Spartans on Tuesday night at English Field.

The seven-run sixth by the Hokies (13-12) spoiled an otherwise solid showing from the Spartans (6-10), including a career day by freshman second baseman Syeed Mahdi. Mahdi went 3-for-4 with a pair of RBI in the loss.

The Spartans host Coppin State this Saturday and Sunday for the first MEAC Northern Division series at Marty L. Miller Field this season. The teams play a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. Saturday, and a single game at noon on Sunday.

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B-CU DiamondCats Fight Past FIU in Extra Innings, 3-2

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Clay Middleton’s sacrifice fly in the bottom of the 10th inning gave Bethune-Cookman a 3-2 win over FIU in non-conference baseball action Tuesday night at Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark.

The B-CU offense was led by Jordan Robinson and shortstop Demetrius Sims with a pair of hits each, including Robinson’s RBI and run scored. Wilkes was 1-for-4, scoring both runs for B-CU prior to extra innings.

Bethune-Cookman not only snapped its five-game losing skid Tuesday night, but it was the first non-conference win for the Wildcats on the 2015 campaign. They entered the game 0-17 against teams outside the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference.

The Wildcats return to the diamond Wednesday, March 25, as they host the North Florida Ospreys to Radiology Associates Field at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. First pitch is set for 6 p.m.

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Hornets Clawed By Visiting Tigers, 20-7 

Dover, Del. --- Third baseman Brady Policelli had four hits and six runs batted in to lead Towson to a 20-7 win over Delaware State at Soldier Field today.

The loss snapped a three-game win streak or the Hornets, who fell to 5-12 this season. The Tigers snapped a seven-game slide to improve to 3-18.

Cameron Onderko had two of DSU’s seven hits; and Sam Barber hit his second home run of the season for the Hornets.  

The Hornets are back in action on Wednesday at George Washington. Game time is 3 p.m. in Arlington, Va. 

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