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Kennesaw Today
By the People, for the People
Georgia State Knocks Off ETSU 4-1
Panthers earn victory behind Makayla Stephens' dominant pitching performance
Published on Mar. 8, 2026
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The Georgia State Panthers softball team defeated the East Tennessee State Buccaneers 4-1 on Sunday. Pitcher Makayla Stephens threw a complete game, allowing just one run on two hits while striking out seven. Offensively, Dillyn Suggs hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to extend Georgia State's lead.
Why it matters
This win improves Georgia State's record to 16-9 on the season as they prepare to open conference play against Marshall. The Panthers have been led by strong pitching and timely hitting, which will be key as they look to make a push for the Sun Belt Conference title.
The details
Georgia State fell behind 1-0 in the second inning after ETSU hit a solo home run. But the Panthers responded in the third, with Maya Bagsby driving in a run with an RBI single and another run scoring on a throwing error. In the sixth inning, Dillyn Suggs hit a two-run homer to extend the lead to 4-1, which would hold up as the final score.
- The game was played on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
- Georgia State's next game is against Kennesaw State on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
The players
Makayla Stephens
The Georgia State pitcher threw a complete game, allowing just one run on two hits while striking out seven batters.
Dillyn Suggs
The Georgia State player hit a two-run homer in the sixth inning to extend the Panthers' lead to 4-1.
What’s next
The Panthers return to Bob Heck Softball Complex this week, hosting Kennesaw State in a midweek matchup on Tuesday before welcoming Marshall for a weekend series to open conference play.
The takeaway
Georgia State's victory over ETSU showcases the team's strong pitching and timely hitting, which will be crucial as they look to make a run at the Sun Belt Conference title. The Panthers have a tough stretch ahead, but this win should give them momentum heading into their next games.
