ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Panthers (0-11, 0-7 PBC) showed some signs of great play in a tough 13-3 loss to the Columbus State Cougars (12-3, 6-1 PBC), Saturday afternoon. The Panthers were able to get three runs scored in just six hits, but the team could not keep up with the hard-hitting Cougars.
 
As a team, the Panthers played a solid overall game. The team totaled six hits in the game. Claflin senior third base Jajuan Curry led the way for the Panthers with a two-for-three batting performance. Junior centerfielder Duane Henderson, Jr. added a one-for-three performance with two runs batted in (RBI).
 
Senior pitcher Kyle Hawkins (0-3) got the start and took the pitching loss. He went 5.2 innings with only one walk allowed in 30 batters faced.
 
With the loss, the Panthers fall to 0-11 overall and 0-7 in Peach Belt Conference play. The two teams would go on to close out the doubleheader later in the day. For more information on Panthers baseball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to www.athletics.claflin.edu.