RALEIGH, NC - The Claflin Lady Panthers (11-11, 2-1 CIAA) got back to their winning ways when the team took a dominating 9-1 win over the Virginia Union (8-18, 7-1 CIAA) Panthers. The Lady Panthers took the win behind one of their best hitting performances of the season. 

As a team, the Lady Panthers did most of their damage at the plate. The team totaled 14 hits, including a pair of extra base hits. Senior first base Aniyah Jackson led the way when she went three-for-five with a double and two runs scored in the game. Junior outfielder Lauryn Foster added a one-for-four effort with a run scored and two runs batted in (RBI). 

Claflin freshman pitcher Shantia Haymer (5-3) put on a dominating performance. She started the game and threw five innings. She finished the game with only one run allowed (one earned) and she added a strikeout. Sophomore Sydra Pendleton came in for two innings and she finished the game with no runs allowed. 

with the win, the Lady Panthers improve to 11-11 overall and 2-1 in Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) play. The team will return to action later today when they take on the Bluefield State Big Blue. 

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.