Friday, April 17
Statesboro, GA
6 PM
Georgia Southern University
vs
Troy
PREVIEW: Eagles Look to Gain Ground Against Troy
4/16/2026 5:00:00 PM | Softball
STATESBORO – The Georgia Southern Eagles (19-23, 6-9 SBC) return to Beautiful Eagle Field for a SBC series against the Troy Trojans (25-17, 5-10, SBC), as the Eagles look to build momentum in league play and defend home field.
With the conference schedule heating up, the series presents a key opportunity for Georgia Southern to gain ground in the standings against a Troy squad that has been one of the more productive offensive teams in the league.
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
Troy holds a 34-18 advantage in the all-time series. The Trojans claimed a 2-0 win on April 11, 2025, in the most recent meeting, but Georgia Southern responded later in the series with an 8-4 victory on April 13, 2025.
Scouting the Eagles
Senior Emma Davis continues to lead the Eagles, batting .373 with 44 hits and 28 RBI, while freshman Jaycee Bilbrey provides consistency with a .357 average and 41 hits.
Kayla Christensen has been a steady presence at the top of the lineup, hitting .353 with a team-high 47 hits and 33 runs scored, and Delanie Thames anchors the middle of the order with nine home runs and 38 RBI along with a .655 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.23 ERA and 10 complete games, while Bailey Holland has logged over 94 innings with eight wins, giving the Eagles depth in the rotation.
Scouting the Trojans
Troy enters the series with one of the top offenses in the conference with a .331 team batting average, 361 hits and 214 RBI.
Makaley Boswell leads the Trojans with a standout .408 average, adding 53 hits, 13 doubles, seven home runs, and 40 RBI, while also posing a threat on the bases with 17 stolen bases.
Megan Loftis contributes with a .398 average and strong on-base presence, while McKinnon Howard (.389) and Kiley Huffman (.351, 27 RBI) provide additional depth throughout the lineup.
Troy also brings power throughout the order, with Ella Cunningham adding seven home runs and 30 RBI, helping the Trojans maintain consistent run production.
In the circle, Troy has posted a 3.19 team ERA, led by Abby Lovell, who holds a 2.56 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 93.0 innings, while Ella Cunningham adds depth with a 3.34 ERA and 62 strikeouts.
With both teams looking to climb the Sun Belt standings, the series presents an important opportunity for the Eagles to defend home field and build momentum.
With the conference schedule heating up, the series presents a key opportunity for Georgia Southern to gain ground in the standings against a Troy squad that has been one of the more productive offensive teams in the league.
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
Troy holds a 34-18 advantage in the all-time series. The Trojans claimed a 2-0 win on April 11, 2025, in the most recent meeting, but Georgia Southern responded later in the series with an 8-4 victory on April 13, 2025.
Scouting the Eagles
Senior Emma Davis continues to lead the Eagles, batting .373 with 44 hits and 28 RBI, while freshman Jaycee Bilbrey provides consistency with a .357 average and 41 hits.
Kayla Christensen has been a steady presence at the top of the lineup, hitting .353 with a team-high 47 hits and 33 runs scored, and Delanie Thames anchors the middle of the order with nine home runs and 38 RBI along with a .655 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.23 ERA and 10 complete games, while Bailey Holland has logged over 94 innings with eight wins, giving the Eagles depth in the rotation.
Scouting the Trojans
Troy enters the series with one of the top offenses in the conference with a .331 team batting average, 361 hits and 214 RBI.
Makaley Boswell leads the Trojans with a standout .408 average, adding 53 hits, 13 doubles, seven home runs, and 40 RBI, while also posing a threat on the bases with 17 stolen bases.
Megan Loftis contributes with a .398 average and strong on-base presence, while McKinnon Howard (.389) and Kiley Huffman (.351, 27 RBI) provide additional depth throughout the lineup.
Troy also brings power throughout the order, with Ella Cunningham adding seven home runs and 30 RBI, helping the Trojans maintain consistent run production.
In the circle, Troy has posted a 3.19 team ERA, led by Abby Lovell, who holds a 2.56 ERA with 89 strikeouts in 93.0 innings, while Ella Cunningham adds depth with a 3.34 ERA and 62 strikeouts.
With both teams looking to climb the Sun Belt standings, the series presents an important opportunity for the Eagles to defend home field and build momentum.
Players Mentioned
RHP
/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
INF
/ Softball
OF
/ Softball
RHP
/ Softball
INF
/ SoftballGetting to Know: Delanie Thames (Softball)
Wednesday, April 15
Getting to know Delanie Thames
Wednesday, April 15
Georgia Southern Football Media Availability (4/4/26)
Saturday, April 04
Declare your Major Day 2026
Tuesday, March 31
