THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT 
              Copyright (c) 1997, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: Sunday, February 23, 1997             TAG: 9702230370
SECTION: SPORTS                  PAGE: C9   EDITION: FINAL 
SOURCE: STAFF REPORT 
DATELINE: NORFOLK                           LENGTH:   22 lines

NSU DROPS 2 TO PENN STATE AT NEW FIELD

The Penn State Nittany Lions spoiled the grand opening of the Marty Miller Complex Saturday, sweeping the Spartans 8-7 and 4-1.

In the first game, the Nittany Lions, down 4-0 after three innings, erupted for six runs in the fourth to take control. Deon Eaddy went 4-for-4 with 4 RBI for the Spartans. Carl Albright and Don Beers homered for the Nittany Lions. Matt Dalsey gave up a run on two hits in the game's last 1 2/3 innings to get the win.

In the nightcap, Penn State's Chuck Romig outlasted Norfolk State's Harry Baylor in a pitching duel. Romig scattered five hits over seven innings while striking out eight. Baylor also went the distance, giving up four runs on seven hits.

Penn State improves to 2-2 on the year, while Norfolk State falls to 2-5.

The two teams finish the three-game series today at noon.