Orangeburg, SC – The Claflin University softball team will return action this Friday, Mar. 26, when they travel to Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) for a Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) doubleheader. 
 
The first pitch is set for 1 pm followed by the second game at approximately 20 minutes after the conclusion. 
 
Claflin opened the 2021 season with four wins over Fayetteville State University.  The Lady Panthers defeated the Broncos 8-7 and 9-4 at home and 9-0 and 7-3 in Fayetteville State. 
 
Sophomore Jaelyn Jackson hit .636 with seven hits and 11 RBIs in the four games.  Marion Goins had a productive four games, also finishing with seven hits, including two home runs for a .500 average. 
 
As a team, the Lady Panthers finished their opening weekend with a .365 batting average, 42 hits, four home runs, 33 runs, and 32 RBIs. 
 
WSSU also enters the doubleheader undefeated at 4-0.  The Rams defeated Elizabeth City State over the opening weekend.  WSSU scored 55 runs and allowed just nine runs by the Vikings. 
 
The Rams finished the four games with a .558 batting average and .600 on-base percentage with four home runs. 
 
Claflin will host WSSU on Sunday, Mar. 28 in a 1 pm doubleheader at the North Road Complex. The first pitch is set for 1 pm.