BOWIE, Md. – The ECSU Lady Vikings season game to an end Tuesday as they fell to Bowie State 4-12 in CIAA Quarterfinal action.
 
ECSU jumped out to an early 1-0 lead in the top of the first when sophomore Sikia Korneagy crossed the plate on a passed ball.
 
The Blue and White held the 1-0 lead into the bottom of the second before the bulldogs plated four run to the 4-1 lead. Bowie State added a pair of runs in the bottom-half of the fourth to take the 7-1 lead.
 
ECSU came to life in the top of the fifth when they added three runs. The first run came when sophomore Alexis Monroe was able to score on an overthrow following a base hit by her classmate Joanna Duhudaway, who eventually ended up on second.
 
Two batters later, Duhudaway advanced to third when Korneagy singles to third. On the next pitch, Korneagy stole second base which allowed Duhadaway the opportunity to score on the throw. Following a base hit by sophomore Zeta Brown, Korneagy advantaged to second. When the next batter, freshman Karrigan Belangia, reached on an error by BSU's shortstop, Korneagy was able to add the final run to the scoreboard for the Vikings.
 
Bowie State added another run in the bottom of the fifth and five more in the bottom of the sixth, ultimately forcing the umpires to call the game for the run-rule, earning the 12-4 victory
 
Five Vikings posted hits with Korneagy posting two with Brown, Belangia, Monroe and junior Claire Kellum adding one each.
 
Playing in their final collegiate game for ECSU was seniors Cheyan Brasseur and Casie Wright. On the mound, Wright gave up 17 hits over the six inning, walking two and striking out one.
 
"There's honestly too much to try and convey in a few words in reference to how both of our seniors have impacted the team throughout their careers," stated head coach Erin Forbes. "They are particularly special in the fact that we began our journeys together at ECSU and I've had the privilege to watch them grow every step of the way."
 
"Casie has been our workhorse in the circle and has demonstrated an incredible amount of commitment, accountability, and sportsmanship. Cheyan has represented herself and her teammates with strong leadership, determination, and maturity. Both of these young ladies are irreplaceable and so much more than just a couple adjectives but to put it simply, we have reached an end of an era with their departure and will be sorely missed. We've seen quite a bit of success this season and I can truly say it wouldn't have been nearly as successful without #9 and #21 on the field."
 
ECSU ends the season 11-17.