ROCK HILL, S.C. — The Georgia State Panthers (13-9, 0-0 SBC) split a pair of games on the opening day of the Winthrop Invitational on Friday, defeating East Tennessee State 6-4 before falling 1-0 to host Winthrop.
Georgia State was powered by strong pitching in the opener behind Briana Bower's 11-strikeout performance, while the Panthers were held scoreless in a tight pitchers' duel in game two despite a solid outing from Makayla Stephens.
GAME 1: GEORGIA STATE 6, ETSU 4
Briana Bower delivered a dominant performance in the circle, striking out 11 over seven innings to lead Georgia State to a 6-4 victory over East Tennessee State.