NORFOLK, Virginia -- Haley Ward didn't realize she made history.
When the Norfolk State sophomore outfielder grounded out in Game 2 of a doubleheader March 29, her streak of 13 consecutive at-bats with a hit ended.
That tied the NCAA Division I mark held by Boston University's April Setterlund, set in 2010.
"It shows that hard work is starting to pay off," said Ward, the preseason MEAC Player of the Year and former Cox High standout.
The key to her feat, Ward said, was staying focused and having a purpose when entering the batter's box. It also helped being oblivious to her hit parade.
"I probably would have had a differently mentality (if I knew about it)," Ward said.
Ward captured her second straight MEAC Player of the Week award on April 1. The first followed a 10-for-11, 12-RBI performance in a three-game sweep of Coppin State.
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