Friday, March 20
Huntington, WV
6 PM
Georgia Southern University
at
Marshall
PREVIEW: Eagles Travel to Marshall for Conference Clash
3/19/2026 4:00:00 PM | Softball
HUNTINGTON, W.V. – The Georgia Southern Eagles (12-15, 1-2 SBC) hit the road for a Sun Belt Conference series against Marshall (19-9, 2-1 SBC), as both teams look to build momentum early in league play. The weekend matchup presents an important opportunity for the Eagles to gain ground in the conference standings, facing a Marshall squad that has traditionally been strong at home and competitive within the Sun Belt.
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Series History
Marshall holds a 25-9 advantage in the all-time series. The two teams split their most recent meeting in 2025, with Marshall earning a 6-2 win on April 26, before Georgia Southern responded with a 6-0 victory on April 27 to close the series.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the weekend with an offense that has produced throughout the lineup, batting .274 as a team with 186 hits, 37 doubles and 104 RBI this season.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey continues to lead the Eagles at the plate, hitting .389 with 278 hits, while Kayla Christensen provides consistency at the top of the lineup with a .360 average, a team-high 31 hits, and 22 runs scored.
Junior Delanie has been a key run producer, driving in a team-high of 25 RBI while batting .301, and veteran Emma Davis adds power in the middle of the order with 25 hits, six doubles and 16 RBI.
In the circle, senior Alana Barnard leads the pitching staff with a 3.83 ERA and 27 strikeouts, with proven durability with multiple complete-game performances (5).
Scouting The Herd
Marshall brings a well-rounded challenge into the weekend, pairing consistent power at the plate with depth in the circle. Offensively, Marshall combines power with timely hitting, consistently applying pressure throughout the lineup.
Marshall enters with a potent offense, hitting .284 as a team with 45 home runs, anchored by a dangerous middle of the order. Sydni Burko paces the Herd with a .388 average, 10 home runs and 23 RBI, while Bella Gerlach complements her with a .367 mark, 10 home runs and 24 RBI – forming one of the conference's most productive tandems.
In the circle, Marshall leans on a deep and versatile pitching staff that carries a 2.92 ERA. Strikeout leader Jules King has fanned a team-best 80 hitters, while Paige Maynard (2.33 ERA) and Maddie Veal (2.71 ERA) provide reliable options, giving the Herd multiple ways to control the tempo and keep opposing lineups off balance.
With conference play underway, the series presents a chance for the Eagles to build momentum and position themselves early in the Sun Belt standings.
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
Marshall holds a 25-9 advantage in the all-time series. The two teams split their most recent meeting in 2025, with Marshall earning a 6-2 win on April 26, before Georgia Southern responded with a 6-0 victory on April 27 to close the series.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the weekend with an offense that has produced throughout the lineup, batting .274 as a team with 186 hits, 37 doubles and 104 RBI this season.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey continues to lead the Eagles at the plate, hitting .389 with 278 hits, while Kayla Christensen provides consistency at the top of the lineup with a .360 average, a team-high 31 hits, and 22 runs scored.
Junior Delanie has been a key run producer, driving in a team-high of 25 RBI while batting .301, and veteran Emma Davis adds power in the middle of the order with 25 hits, six doubles and 16 RBI.
In the circle, senior Alana Barnard leads the pitching staff with a 3.83 ERA and 27 strikeouts, with proven durability with multiple complete-game performances (5).
Scouting The Herd
Marshall brings a well-rounded challenge into the weekend, pairing consistent power at the plate with depth in the circle. Offensively, Marshall combines power with timely hitting, consistently applying pressure throughout the lineup.
Marshall enters with a potent offense, hitting .284 as a team with 45 home runs, anchored by a dangerous middle of the order. Sydni Burko paces the Herd with a .388 average, 10 home runs and 23 RBI, while Bella Gerlach complements her with a .367 mark, 10 home runs and 24 RBI – forming one of the conference's most productive tandems.
In the circle, Marshall leans on a deep and versatile pitching staff that carries a 2.92 ERA. Strikeout leader Jules King has fanned a team-best 80 hitters, while Paige Maynard (2.33 ERA) and Maddie Veal (2.71 ERA) provide reliable options, giving the Herd multiple ways to control the tempo and keep opposing lineups off balance.
With conference play underway, the series presents a chance for the Eagles to build momentum and position themselves early in the Sun Belt standings.
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