Thursday, April 30
Atlanta, GA
6 PM
Georgia Southern University
at
Georgia State
PREVIEW: Eagles Close Regular Season at Georgia State
4/28/2026 10:00:00 AM | Softball
ATLANTA – The Georgia Southern Eagles (21-28, 8-13 SBC) wrap up the 2026 regular season with a road series at the Georgia State Panthers (25-28, 4-17 SBC). With postseason positioning on the line, the Eagles will look to finish strong against a familiar conference opponent.
The series marks the final opportunity for Georgia Southern to build momentum heading into the Sun Belt Championship, facing a Georgia State team eager to close its season on a high note at home.
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Series History
Georgia State holds a 53-33-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Panthers earned a 4-3 win on March 25, 2024 in their last victory over the Eagles, while Georgia Southern claimed the most recent meeting with a 3-2 win on March 29, 2025.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the weekend hitting .271 as a team with 338 hits and 178 RBI this season.
Senior Emma Davis leads the Eagles with a .360 average, 50 hits, and 30 RBI, while Kayla Christensen has added a .331 average with a team-high 52 hits and 36 runs scored.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey continues to provide consistency, batting .328 with 44 hits, and Delanie Thames anchors the lineup with 12 home runs and 43 RBI, posting a team-best .674 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.16 ERA and eight wins across 119.2 innings, while Bailey Holland has contributed 105.0 innings and eight wins, giving the Eagles experience in key situations.
Scouting the Panthers
Georgia State enters the series with an offense that has hit .300 as a team with 439 hits and 235 RBI this season.
McKenzie Walker leads the Panthers with a .382 average, 65 hits, and 53 runs scored, while Maya Bagsby adds a .357 average with 60 hits and speed on the bases, going 20-for-23 in stolen base attempts.
Chloe Hatcher provides power with nine home runs and 41 RBI, and Lauren Brister contributes six home runs and 27 RBI, giving Georgia State multiple threats throughout the lineup.
In the circle, Makayla Stephens has been a standout, posting a 2.47 ERA with 18 wins and 214 strikeouts in 186.2 innings, serving as the primary arm for the Panthers.
With the SBC Tournament around the corner, this will be a key series for the Eagles.
The series marks the final opportunity for Georgia Southern to build momentum heading into the Sun Belt Championship, facing a Georgia State team eager to close its season on a high note at home.
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
Georgia State holds a 53-33-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Panthers earned a 4-3 win on March 25, 2024 in their last victory over the Eagles, while Georgia Southern claimed the most recent meeting with a 3-2 win on March 29, 2025.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the weekend hitting .271 as a team with 338 hits and 178 RBI this season.
Senior Emma Davis leads the Eagles with a .360 average, 50 hits, and 30 RBI, while Kayla Christensen has added a .331 average with a team-high 52 hits and 36 runs scored.
Freshman Jaycee Bilbrey continues to provide consistency, batting .328 with 44 hits, and Delanie Thames anchors the lineup with 12 home runs and 43 RBI, posting a team-best .674 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.16 ERA and eight wins across 119.2 innings, while Bailey Holland has contributed 105.0 innings and eight wins, giving the Eagles experience in key situations.
Scouting the Panthers
Georgia State enters the series with an offense that has hit .300 as a team with 439 hits and 235 RBI this season.
McKenzie Walker leads the Panthers with a .382 average, 65 hits, and 53 runs scored, while Maya Bagsby adds a .357 average with 60 hits and speed on the bases, going 20-for-23 in stolen base attempts.
Chloe Hatcher provides power with nine home runs and 41 RBI, and Lauren Brister contributes six home runs and 27 RBI, giving Georgia State multiple threats throughout the lineup.
In the circle, Makayla Stephens has been a standout, posting a 2.47 ERA with 18 wins and 214 strikeouts in 186.2 innings, serving as the primary arm for the Panthers.
With the SBC Tournament around the corner, this will be a key series for the Eagles.
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