ATLANTA - Georgia State (7-2) hits the road this weekend for a four-game series at Belmont. The Panthers enter the series after earning a ranked midweek win over No. 2 Georgia Tech and have won seven of their first nine games to open the 2026 season.
Through nine games, Georgia State is hitting .295 as a team with 79 runs scored and 91 hits. The Panthers own a .405 slugging percentage and a .415 on-base percentage while drawing 56 walks. Defensively, Georgia State holds a .975 fielding percentage with just eight errors.
Offensive Leaders
The Panthers have featured balance throughout the lineup early in the season:
Georgia State has recorded 72 extra-base hits and continues to pressure opposing defenses with aggressive baserunning, going 19-for-22 in stolen-base attempts.
On the Mound
The Panthers enter the weekend with a 3.78 team ERA across 81.0 innings and 80 strikeouts. Opponents are hitting .295 against Georgia State pitching.
Jake Hembree has yet to allow an earned run in 9.0 innings and has struck out 13. Cole Roberts owns a 2.00 ERA in two starts, while Brian Crooms is 2-0 with a 3.60 ERA over 10.0 innings. The bullpen has provided depth, with Jacob Crews and Cooper Lewis both posting scoreless outings in relief.
Scouting Belmont
Belmont enters the weekend 2-6 overall and is hitting .280 as a team with 74 hits and 36 runs scored through eight games. The Bruins have collected 12 doubles, three triples, and two home runs while posting a .371 slugging percentage.
Brody Langlotz leads Belmont with a .462 batting average, while Charlie Davis is hitting .389 with 14 hits. Cavan McMeans has driven in a team-high seven RBI, and Jake Maddox has recorded three triples.
On the mound, Belmont holds a 6.51 team ERA over 65.0 innings. Opponents are batting .301 against the Bruins, who have allowed 57 runs and eight home runs this season.
Series Outlook
Georgia State will look to carry momentum from its 7-2 start into its first road series of the year. The Panthers have been productive offensively and steady defensively, while continuing to build depth on the mound. The four-game set provides another early-season opportunity for the Panthers to continue building consistency as non-conference play continues in Nashville.
