GREENSBORO, North Carolina – Sophomore Anna Hessenthaler posted a pair of hits and drove in two runs as UNCW and North Carolina A&T played to a 4-4 tie in a non-conference contest at the Aggie Softball Complex on Wednesday afternoon.

The tie moved the Seahawks' record to 7-2-1 on the season while North Carolina A&T's record stands at 5-10-1.

Hessenthaler was the lone Seahawk to record a multi-hit game as UNCW outhit North Carolina A&T by a 7-6 margin. Senior Nella Chamblee drove in a run with a single in the fifth inning.

How It Happened: UNCW took a 4-3 lead in the fifth inning on an RBI single by Chamblee before the Aggies evened the score in the bottom of the sixth inning. The game was called due to weather with one out in the seventh inning.     

Coach Kristy Norton Says: "Poor performance teaches a lot, but how this team responds in just two days will say a lot. We had a lot of bad strikeouts today and pushed the panic button on defense during a one-inning span. I feel as if the team will grow from today's challenges." 

Inside the Box Scores: UNCW was 5-for-15 in advancement opportunities while North Carolina A&T converted 8-of-13 advancement chances … Seahawk pitchers forced the Aggies into 10 ground ball outs … Each team left four runners on base.  

#SeahawkStats: UNCW played its first tie since Mar. 5, 2008, a 5-5 draw at North Carolina A&T … Sophomore Rachel Willis had her nine-game hitting streak snapped … Chamblee has reached base safely in all 10 of the Seahawks' games this season in addition to holding a four-game hitting streak.   

Up Next for UNCW: The Seahawks continue their five-game road swing this weekend by participating in the Georgia Bulldog Invitational.   

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