GEORGIA STATE (22-22, 10-11) at LOUISIANA (27-18, 9-12)
May 1-3 | ESPN+ | Lafayette, LA.
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THE SERIES
Friday (5/1) – 7:00 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Saturday (5/2) – 3:00 p.m. ET | ESPN+
Sunday (5/3) – 2:00 p.m. ET | ESPN+
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The Panthers enter the weekend at 22-22 overall and 10-11 in conference play, while Louisiana comes in at 27-18 overall and 9-12 in Sun Belt action. Georgia State comes into the series after taking two of three from Old Dominion, including a walk-off win in the series finale.
Panthers at the Plate
Georgia State is hitting .263 as a team with 282 runs and 380 hits this season.
John Beverley ranks 4th in the Sun Belt with a .388 batting average and is tied for the conference lead with 30 stolen bases. Wills Maginnis is hitting .294 with six home runs and 34 RBI, while Sam Silas is batting .293. Hunter Carlson leads the team with 36 RBI, providing consistent production throughout the lineup. Georgia State has also been aggressive on the bases with 78 stolen bases this season.
Panthers on the Mound
Georgia State holds a 6.20 team ERA with 354 strikeouts.
Jake Hembree leads the rotation with a 3.32 ERA and 50 strikeouts, while Will Bartkoski has been a key bullpen arm with a 3.62 ERA and four saves. Cole Roberts has added 43 strikeouts across 47.2 innings this season.
Scouting Louisiana
Louisiana enters the weekend hitting .261 as a team with 265 runs and 32 home runs. Lee Amedee leads the Cajuns with a .329 average, while Colt Brown is hitting .322 with 31 RBI. Rigoberto Hernandez has added a .288 average with 23 RBI. Drew Markle has five home runs and has added 13 stolen bases.
On the mound, Louisiana holds a 5.05 team ERA with 412 strikeouts and has limited opponents to a .245 batting average.
Series History
Louisiana has dominated the recent series, winning eight straight meetings and holding a 6-0 home record against the Panthers.
