Friday, April 24
Statesboro, GA
6 PM
Georgia Southern University
vs
Appalachian State
PREVIEW: Eagles Host App State for Final Home Conference Series
4/23/2026 5:00:00 PM | Softball
STATESBORO – The Georgia Southern Eagles (19-27, 6-13 SBC) close out their 2026 home schedule this weekend, hosting the App State Mountaineers (27-17, 6-12 SBC) for a key Sun Belt Conference series. With the regular season entering its final stretch, the Eagles will look to defend home field and build momentum heading into postseason play.
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Series History
Georgia Southern holds a 58-21 advantage in the all-time series. The Eagles won their most recent series, 2-1, in 2025, with App State earning a 10-2 win on March 22, before the Eagles responded with a 4-1 victory on March 23.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the series hitting .271 as a team with 317 hits and 165 RBI, showing steady production throughout the lineup.
Senior Emma Davis leads the Eagles with a .349 average, 45 hits, and 28 RBI, while Jaycee Bilbrey continues to be a consistent presence, batting .344 with 43 hits and 25 runs scored.
Kayla Christensen paces the team with 50 hits while hitting .340 and scoring 34 runs, and Delanie Thames anchors the middle of the lineup with 10 home runs and 40 RBI along with a .640 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.16 ERA, 108.2 innings pitched, and 10 complete games, while Bailey Holland has added eight wins across more than 100 innings, giving Georgia Southern experience and depth in the rotation.
Scouting the Mountaineers
App State enters the series hitting .307 as a team with 353 hits, 71 home runs, and 292 RBI, showcasing significant extra-base production.
Makayla McClain leads the lineup with a standout .397 average, 56 hits, and 18 home runs to go along with 44 RBI, making her one of the top power hitters in the league. Grace Barrett adds a .351 average with 44 RBI, while Taylor Schafer contributes 10 home runs and 41 RBI.
In the circle, Sophie Moshos leads the staff with a 3.10 ERA and 12 wins, while Camryn Fisher adds 14 wins and 95 strikeouts across 113.0 innings. As a staff, App State holds a 3.98 ERA, combining strikeout ability with a high workload.
With the home schedule coming to a close, the Eagles will look to protect Eagle Field and carry momentum into the final stretch of the season
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
Georgia Southern holds a 58-21 advantage in the all-time series. The Eagles won their most recent series, 2-1, in 2025, with App State earning a 10-2 win on March 22, before the Eagles responded with a 4-1 victory on March 23.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the series hitting .271 as a team with 317 hits and 165 RBI, showing steady production throughout the lineup.
Senior Emma Davis leads the Eagles with a .349 average, 45 hits, and 28 RBI, while Jaycee Bilbrey continues to be a consistent presence, batting .344 with 43 hits and 25 runs scored.
Kayla Christensen paces the team with 50 hits while hitting .340 and scoring 34 runs, and Delanie Thames anchors the middle of the lineup with 10 home runs and 40 RBI along with a .640 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.16 ERA, 108.2 innings pitched, and 10 complete games, while Bailey Holland has added eight wins across more than 100 innings, giving Georgia Southern experience and depth in the rotation.
Scouting the Mountaineers
App State enters the series hitting .307 as a team with 353 hits, 71 home runs, and 292 RBI, showcasing significant extra-base production.
Makayla McClain leads the lineup with a standout .397 average, 56 hits, and 18 home runs to go along with 44 RBI, making her one of the top power hitters in the league. Grace Barrett adds a .351 average with 44 RBI, while Taylor Schafer contributes 10 home runs and 41 RBI.
In the circle, Sophie Moshos leads the staff with a 3.10 ERA and 12 wins, while Camryn Fisher adds 14 wins and 95 strikeouts across 113.0 innings. As a staff, App State holds a 3.98 ERA, combining strikeout ability with a high workload.
With the home schedule coming to a close, the Eagles will look to protect Eagle Field and carry momentum into the final stretch of the season
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