GEORGIA STATE (19-19, 7-8) at #7 COASTAL CAROLINA (26-10, 13-2)
April 17-19 | ESPN+, ESPNU | Springs Brooks Stadium
THE SERIES
Friday (4/17) – 6 p.m. ESPN+
Saturday (4/18) – 7 p.m. ESPNU
Sunday (4/19) – 1 p.m. ESPN+
The Panthers enter the weekend at 19-19 overall and 7-8 in conference play, while Coastal Carolina sits atop the Sun Belt standings at 26-10 overall and 13-2 in conference action. Georgia State comes into the series on a four-game winning streak after sweeping James Madison and earning a midweek win over West Georgia.
earning a midweek win over West Georgia.
Panthers at the Plate
Georgia State is hitting .263 as a team with 242 runs and 328 hits this season.
John Beverley leads the Panthers with a .383 batting average and 21 stolen bases, while Sam Silas is hitting .324. Wills Maginnis has added five home runs and 28 RBI, while Hunter Carlson leads the team with 32 RBI.
The Panthers have been one of the top teams in the Sun Belt in triples and rank among the national leaders with 13 on the season.
Panthers on the Mound
Georgia State holds a 5.92 team ERA with 309 strikeouts.
Jake Hembree leads the staff with a 3.32 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 43.1 innings. Cole Roberts has added 37 strikeouts across 39.2 innings, while the bullpen has been anchored by Will Bartkoski, who leads the team with four saves.
Scouting Coastal Carolina
Coastal Carolina enters the weekend hitting .270 as a team with 264 runs and 37 home runs.
Dean Mihos leads the team with a .322 average, while Walker Mitchell (.302) and Rex Watson (.301) anchor the lineup. Watson leads the team with 11 home runs and 42 RBI.
On the mound, the Chanticleers hold a 5.06 team ERA and have recorded 293 strikeouts while holding opponents to a .260 batting average.
Series History / Outlook
Coastal Carolina has won 10 of the last 11 meetings between the two teams, including a sweep last season.
The series presents Georgia State with a strong test against the Sun Belt's top team. Limiting extra-base hits and continuing recent offensive momentum will be key for the Panthers against a balanced Coastal Carolina squad.
