YOUNGSVILLE, La. --The Florida A&M Rattlers struggled on Saturday, falling to the Nicholls Lady Colonels by final score of 12-2.

Senior Cris'Deona Beasley (1-2) got the ball to start for Florida A&M (2-6) and took the loss.

At the plate, the Rattlers were paced by junior Mia Blasingane, who went 2-for-2 on the day. Senior Destiny Cuevas compiled a standout performance as well, going 1-for-2 with a double. Beasley also chipped in for Florida A&M, putting together one hit in two trips to the plate while adding a double.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Rattlers were trailing 5-0 in the second inning when they first put runs on the board. Cuevas came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M and get them on the board.

The Rattlers deficit grew to 6-1 before their offense got back on the scoreboard, cutting into that deficit in the fourth inning. Beasley came across to score the lone run of the inning for Florida A&M, which brought the score to 6-2 in favor of the Lady Colonels. The Rattlers were unable to get any closer, as Nicholls added six runs to their tally on the way to a 12-2 final.

GAME NOTES

» Florida A&M's highest scoring inning was the fourth, when it pushed one run across.
» Florida A&M pitchers faced 36 Nicholls hitters in the game, allowing six ground balls and four fly balls while striking out four.
» Blasingane led the Rattlers at the plate, going 2-for-2.
» Nicholls was led offensively by senior Melise Gossen, who went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Junior Brittney Turner led the Lady Colonels pitching staff, throwing five innings of two-run ball.

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