ORANGEBURG, SC - The Claflin Lady Panthers (7-10) had a tough day when the team took an 11-0 loss to the USC Aiken Pacers (17-13). The hitting struggles proved too much for the Lady Panthers to overcome in the loss.
 
As a team, the Lady Panthers recorded just two hits in the game. Claflin senior first base Aniyah Jackson went one-for-two while junior second base Michaela Cromarty went one-for-two as well.
 
Claflin freshman Shantia Haymer (1-3) took the pitching loss. She started the game and threw two innings. She finished the game with just three hits allowed. Junior Sydra Pendleton came in for three innings. She finished the game with  just one earned run allowed.
 
With the loss, the Lady Panthers fall to 7-10. The team will return to action next week when they host the Allen (S.C.) Yellowjackets. For more information on Lady Panthers softball, contact the Claflin University Office of Athletics Media Relations at (803) 535-5548 or log on to www.athletics.claflin.edu.