The Short Story:  Runs were at a premium early in the MEAC series finale between the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and North Carolina Central before the Eagles opened the gates for the run-rule win over the Hawks on Sunday afternoon at the Henry S. Parker Athletic Complex in Salsibury

THE GAME FACTS
Score: NCCU 11, Hawks 1 (5 inn.)
Location: Salisbury, Md.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• The first three innings saw both teams play a defensive battle by not allowing run to be scored.
• The Eagles would hit the board first in the top of the fourth with an eight-run outburst. NCCU took the lead on those runs off of six hits and a pair of Hawk errors. 
• The visitors would add three more runs on three hits in the top of fifth, taking an 11-0 lead into the bottom of the frame.
• With two outs, Holt hit a single to the shortstop in the first of three straight hits for the Hawks. Hodge followed had a short single to the catch and Moutnain had single to second that loaded the bases. Ekstrom would reach on a catcher's interference calling, scoring Holt. NCCU would induce a ground out to end the game, 11-1.

BY THE NUMBERS

• Mountain went 2-for-2 at the plate for the Hawks while Holt went 1-for 2 with a run scored.                                         .

UP NEXT

• The Hawks are on the road this week and weekend, beginning with a non-conference doubleheader at Mount St. Mary's on Wednesday. First pitch with the Mount is scheduled for 2 p.m. in Emittsburg, Md.