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MARIETTA, Ga. - The Owls pushed No. 8 Georgia to the brink in Tuesday's night match at home, but the Bulldogs late-game spurts put them over the top 6-4.The action began early as Chris Cole started off the ball game with an infield single toward second base. A Donovan Cash single to left center sent the tab...
MARIETTA, Ga. - The Owls pushed No. 8 Georgia to the brink in Tuesday's night match at home, but the Bulldogs late-game spurts put them over the top 6-4.
The action began early as Chris Cole started off the ball game with an infield single toward second base. A Donovan Cash single to left center sent the table for a deep sac fly from Cooper Williams to score first over the top-ranked Bulldogs.
In the second, Shamaar McDuffie scorched a single into left center, scoring Nate Anderson from second base and extending the lead by two runs. Andrson reached base off a swinging bunt that slowly rolled to third base for the infield single.
That opened the door for a two-run triple by leadoff hitter Chris Cole, scoring Aaron Posey and Shamaar McDuffie, putting the Owls up by four runs. Cole laced the ball into right field, forcing the fielder to dive and miss.
The Bulldogs retaliated in the top of the fourth inning with two runs scored, making it 4-2 Owls.
JT Gibson came in from the bullpen with the bases juiced and got two momentous strikeouts to hold the UGA treat at bay in the fourth stanza.
Ryan Renfroe did nearly the same thing in the following inning with two runners as he punched out the Bulldog pinch hitter to maintain the two-run lead going into the home half of the fifth.
Cole walked on four straight pitches and then stole second base on the next pitch. Willams nearly left the park but earned a double as the right fielder saved it from being a homer, but allowed the ball to enter the field of play. No runs were scored in the inning for KSU.
The game entered a quieter phase, with no runs and a series of strikeouts and outs back and forth in the fifth and sixth innings.
UGA chipped into the hole with a home run to left field making it just a one-run Owls lead.
Another homer for the Dawgs tied the game at four all in the bottom of the seventh inning.
A wild pitch in the top of the ninth inning surrendered the game-winning run to UGA making it a 5-4 game. The top-ranked SEC squad tacked on another run finishing with a 6-4 final over the Owls.
Game-winning run came to the plate for KSU in the ninth inning for the Owls but were they unable to complete the comeback.
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Next Up It's the second leg of a double midweek as the Owls will face the Mercer Bears at 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Kennesaw State (3-7, 0-0 Conference USA) Location: Atlanta, Ga. Tuesday, Feb. 18 @ 3 p.m. – at Georgia State Follow the Action: X | Instagram KENNESAW, Ga. – The in-state rivalry between Kennesaw State and Georgia State will reignite on Tuesday afternoon as the Owls (3-7) travel to Atlanta to face the Panthe...
Kennesaw State (3-7, 0-0 Conference USA) Location: Atlanta, Ga. Tuesday, Feb. 18 @ 3 p.m. – at Georgia State
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KENNESAW, Ga. – The in-state rivalry between Kennesaw State and Georgia State will reignite on Tuesday afternoon as the Owls (3-7) travel to Atlanta to face the Panthers (1-9) at Georgia State. This matchup marks the 49th all-time meeting between the two teams. Please note that the game time has been changed from 6 PM to 3 PM.
Series History
Kennesaw State has a competitive history against Georgia State, holding a 27-22 all-time record in the series. The two teams first met on April 10, 1991, with Georgia State securing a 3-0 victory. Since then, the Owls have put together several dominant stretches, including their longest winning streak of seven games from 1993 to 2001. In their most recent matchup on April 17, 2024, KSU fell in a narrow 4-3 battle on the road in Atlanta. Over their last ten meetings, the Owls hold a slight edge with a 6-4 record. Notable wins include a commanding 15-0 victory on April 24, 2001, marking their largest margin of victory in the series. KSU looks to bounce back after two consecutive losses in the rivalry and build on their strong away record (14-10) against the Panthers.
Power Winning Weekend
Kennesaw State celebrated a weekend full of wins by securing its first three wins of the season, marking their first victories in Conference USA. During the weekend, Kennesaw State faced Northern Kentucky, Morehead State, and Creighton. Emma Friedel pitched a total of 9.2 innings, striking out eight, while Leah Jannakos secured the save with 1.1 scoreless innings. Kenley Hilleary earned her first win of the season by pitching 3.2 scoreless innings, allowing only one hit and striking out three. Olivia Tyson also pitched her first complete game with the Owls.
Ava Guzowski hit a home run and drove in a total of four RBIs, with Ana Gore adding another six hits and six RBIs over the weekend. Lexie Shaver and Ty Hardeman also contributed, with both Owls smashing two homeruns, giving the Owls a total of five homeruns after the weekend. Emma Brinkman made her first career start behind the plate and added three hits, all three being doubles. Ava Brooke Strickland recorded six hits and is the first Owl to record a triple on the season.
Swinging Fast
Despite a tough start, several Owls have provided offensive sparks. Guzowski has been a bright spot, smashing one homerun, driving in five RBIs, and tallying sixteen total bases. Shaver has contributed significantly with a .200 batting average, hitting two home runs and driving in six RBIs. Hardeman has also been impactful, batting .304 with two home runs and leads the Owls with nine RBIs.
Stepping Up to the Plate
Gore leads the team with a .323 batting average, collecting ten hits and eight RBIs. Gore has added power to the lineup, recording four doubles. Strickland has shown promise early in the season, batting .333 with two RBIs. The newcomers continue to develop, and their contributions will be crucial as the season progresses.
Inside the Circle
Kennesaw State's pitching staff has been a key factor. Hilleary has logged a team-high 19.2 innings, posting a 2.14 ERA with ten strikeouts. Friedel has been a standout performer in the circle, holding opponents to a .219 batting average while maintaining a 4.36 ERA. Jannakos has also chipped in valuable innings, allowing just five earned runs across 9.1 frames. Tyson has contributed with 10.1 innings pitched.
On Deck
The Owls are set to host the I-75 Tournament this weekend, beginning on Friday, February 21. They are scheduled to face Memphis, Coastal Carolina, Georgia State, and Kentucky.
Admission is free to all Kennesaw State softball home games in 2025.
KENNESAW, Ga. – Separated by less than 25 miles on Interstate 75, Kennesaw State football and Georgia State will play each other in a home-and-home series beginning in 2026, the schools announced Thursday.The Owls will kick off the in-state series by hosting the Panthers on Sept. 12, 2026 at Fifth Third Stadium before traveling to downtown Atlanta to face GSU at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium on Sept. 23, 2028.The two teams have faced off just once before in 2018 when Kennesaw State fell in a thriller...
KENNESAW, Ga. – Separated by less than 25 miles on Interstate 75, Kennesaw State football and Georgia State will play each other in a home-and-home series beginning in 2026, the schools announced Thursday.
The Owls will kick off the in-state series by hosting the Panthers on Sept. 12, 2026 at Fifth Third Stadium before traveling to downtown Atlanta to face GSU at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium on Sept. 23, 2028.
The two teams have faced off just once before in 2018 when Kennesaw State fell in a thriller, 24-20, on the road at Georgia State to open the season.
STATEMENTS FROM KENNESAW STATE AND GEORGIA STATE
Kennesaw State Director of Athletics Milton Overton: "We're excited to announce the addition of Georgia State to our future football schedules. The proximity of our campuses and the relationship that we share as members of the University System of Georgia, Georgia State provides our fans an opportunity to build a friendly interstate rivalry that benefits both institutions. It will be tremendous fun to square off in crosstown matchups and give our players a chance to play another game each year right here in the neighborhood."
Georgia State Director of Athletics Charlie Cobb: "We are excited to schedule these games, and we hope this becomes a long-standing tradition between the two programs. Fans, alumni and students from both schools will be energized, and we know that the tickets to games will be in high demand."
Fresh off the February Signing Day that had Kennesaw State unveil its class of 33 newcomers, KSU is heading full steam ahead toward 2025 spring practice, which is set to begin in earnest on Monday, March 3. With the exception of Kennesaw State's spring break, the Owls will practice four days a week for the NCAA's number of allowable dates through the 2025 Spring Game on Saturday, April 5 at 11 a.m. at Fifth Third Stadium.
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Kennesaw State (5-11, 0-0 Conference USA) Location: Atlanta, Ga. Wednesday, Feb. 25 @ 5 p.m. – at Georgia Tech (10-7, 0-0 ACC) Watch: ESPN+ Follow the Action: X | Instagram KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State is gearing up to travel down I-75 to battle their seventh Power Four opponent of the season, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The...
Kennesaw State (5-11, 0-0 Conference USA) Location: Atlanta, Ga. Wednesday, Feb. 25 @ 5 p.m. – at Georgia Tech (10-7, 0-0 ACC) Watch: ESPN+ Follow the Action: X | Instagram
KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State is gearing up to travel down I-75 to battle their seventh Power Four opponent of the season, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. The in-state clash is set for Tuesday, February 25, at 5 p.m., marking the 37th meeting between these two programs.
Series History
The Owls and Yellow Jackets have a series history dating back to April 30, 1992. Over the years, the two teams have met multiple times, with Georgia Tech holding the advantage in the series. With the previous 2025 matchup being postponed, the most recent face off occurred on April 23, 2024, where Kennesaw State fell to Georgia Tech with a score of 7-10. KSU faces a 4-14 series deficit when it comes to facing the Yellow Jackets at Mewborn Field.
A Smashing Start
Kennesaw State has come out swinging to start the 2025 season, blasting 10 home runs through just 16 games, including three that landed from this past weekend during our I-75 Challenge. The Owls are only eight away from surpassing last season's total. Leading the power surge are Ana Gore, Ty Hardeman, Ava Guzowski, and Lexie Shaver, each with two home runs, while Ava Brooke Strickland and Macie Howes have both chipped in one. Guzowski has been a key offensive contributor, hitting the first inside the park homerun on the 2025 season, driving in six RBIs and tallying 22 total bases. Hardeman has been just as impactful, batting .231 while leading the Owls with 13 RBIs. Shaver has added six RBIs while reaching bases 20 times.
Stepping up to the Plate
Freshman Ana Gore has been a key offensive force for Kennesaw State, leading the team with a .348 batting average while collecting 16 hits and 11 RBIs. She has added power to the lineup with six doubles and showcased her consistency with back-to-back homerun hits against Georgia State (2/18). Transfer Ava Brooke Strickland has also made an impact early in the season with being on a three-game hitting streak. Strickland is batting a .297 average with six RBIs. She has recorded 11 hits and became the first Owl to notch a triple this season. With four new Owls in the lineup, their growing team development will only strengthen their power at the plate as the season progresses.
Inside the Circle
The pitching staff has been a key factor. Kenley Hilleary has logged a team-high 32.2 innings, posting a 3.86 ERA with 19 strikeouts. Emma Friedel delivered a complete-game shutout against Georgia State. Over seven innings, she allowed just three hits while striking out six and holding the Panthers scoreless in a 1-0 victory. She navigated through 28 batters, capping off a strong stretch for Friedel. She now boasts a 3.12 ERA across 24.2 innings pitched with 20 strikeouts on the season. Leah Jannakos has also chipped in valuable innings, allowing just 12 earned runs across 19.2 frames. Olivia Tyson has contributed with 14.2 innings pitched.
Power Four Proof
Kennesaw State has proven they can compete with some of the nation's top programs, going toe-to-toe with multiple Power Four opponents this season. The Owls struck first against No. 20 Northwestern, holding the lead through two innings and keeping it a one-run game until the end. Against Kentucky, KSU battled to a tie through three innings, showcasing their resilience against the Wildcats. The Owls also put up strong fights against Iowa and Penn State, while their defense held No. 10 Texas Tech and Pitt to just a few runs in hard-fought contests.
On Deck
The Owls prepare for their final tournament at Bailey Park for the 2025 season, where they'll take on Rider, St. John's, Saint Louis, and ETSU starting Friday, February 28th.
Admission is free to all Kennesaw State softball home games in 2025.
