KENNESAW, Ga. --The Georgia State Panthers were not able to score a run against Kennesaw State pitcher sophomore Emma Friedel on Saturday and were shut out 1-0 by the Owls.

Senior Emily Hodnett (0-3) started and took the loss in the circle for Georgia State (4-11). The right-hander went six innings, giving up one run on five hits, allowing two walks and striking out five.

In the batter's box, the Panthers were led by senior Chloe Middlebrooks, who went 1-for-2 on the day with a double and a walk.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Georgia State did not advance a runner past second base in the game. The Panthers went 0-for-5 with runners in scoring position, last placing a runner as far as second in the seventh, when sophomore Chloe Hatcher made it into scoring position with one out.

GAME NOTES

» Georgia State pitchers limited Kennesaw State to just 1-for-13 (.077) with runners in scoring position.
» Georgia State pitchers faced 27 Kennesaw State hitters in the game, allowing two ground balls and 11 fly balls while striking out five.
» The Panthers drew four walks from Kennesaw State pitching.
» Middlebrooks led the Panthers at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a double.
 

The Panthers will look to have a bounce back performance behind the plate in tomorrow's double header against Memphis.