MACON, Ga. --The Georgia State Panthers struggled on Wednesday, falling to the Mercer Bears 16-4 despite the efforts of freshman Jordan Rayner, who went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI.

Junior Kate Kastelic (1-2) took the loss in the circle for Georgia State (8-19).

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Panthers got the scoring started early, putting two runs on the board in the top of the first inning. Georgia State's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a two-run single off the bat of senior Kiki Edwards and a two-run double from Rayner. The Panthers were unable to hold the lead, as Mercer scored 16 times over the remaining four innings to grab the 16-4 win.

GAME NOTES

» Georgia State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed four runs across.
» Georgia State went 4-for-10 (.400) with runners in scoring position.
» Georgia State pitchers faced 34 Mercer hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and four fly balls while striking out four.
» Rayner led the Panthers at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI.
» Mercer was led offensively by sophomore Avery Barton, who went 4-for-4 with two doubles, a home run and six RBI.
» Freshman Grace Roark led the Bears pitching staff, throwing four innings of four-run ball.

The Panthers continue their road trip down south at a three game conference series at Georgia Southern March 22-24.