Softball | 4/12/2026 7:07:00 PM

CARY, N.C. --The Delaware State Hornets broke through after a 0-0 tie in the fifth inning to defeat the North Carolina Central Eagles 3-1 Sunday.

Junior Kristin White (5-7) got the win for Delaware State (18-16). The right-hander went seven innings, giving up one run on seven hits, allowing one walk, and striking out six.
 

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Hornets put runs on the scoreboard first, starting the scoring in the sixth inning. Delaware State pushed three runs across on sophomore Zaelyn Harding's bases-clearing triple. North Carolina Central put one run on the scoreboard before the game was over, but the Hornets still held on for the 3-1 win.
 

GAME NOTES

» White struck out six Eagles hitters.
» Delaware State's highest scoring inning was the sixth, when it pushed three runs across.
» Delaware State pitchers limited North Carolina Central to just 0-for-4 with runners in scoring position.
» Delaware State pitchers faced 29 North Carolina Central hitters in the game, allowing three ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out six.
» Harding led the Hornets at the plate, going 1 for 3 with a triple and three RBIs.

UP NEX... The Hornets host the Lincoln Lions in a mid-week doubleheader on Wednesday, April 15th at 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM.