CONWAY, S.C. -- Georgia State came up one run short of victory, falling to the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 2-1.

Senior Sydney Boulware (3-10) started and took the loss in the circle for Georgia State (10-31, 2-11-0). The right-hander went 6.1 innings, giving up two runs, both of them earned, on four hits, allowing four walks and striking out three.

HOW IT HAPPENED

The Panthers got on the board immediately, starting their scoring with one run in the top of the first inning. Senior Chloe Middlebrooks came across to score the lone run of the inning for Georgia State and get them on the board. The Panthers were unable to hold the lead, as Coastal Carolina scored two times over the remaining six innings to grab the 2-1 win.

GAME NOTES

» Georgia State's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed one run across.
» Georgia State pitchers faced 27 Coastal Carolina hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and 12 fly balls while striking out three.
» Junior Ashton Schroyer led the Panthers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with an RBI.


The Panthers look to bounce back i game two of the series against Coastal Carolina on Saturday afternoon.