Hawks Softball Scores Six in First Inning for 8-1 Win

South Georgia State College defeats East Georgia State College Bobcats at home field in Douglas.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:21pm

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The South Georgia State College Hawks softball team scored six runs in the first inning and went on to defeat the East Georgia State College Bobcats 8-1 on Monday. Former Coffee Trojan Hanna Hutchinson had a double and two RBIs, while Gia Tiant and Bayli Carver also drove in runs for the Hawks. Pitcher Emilee Garrett threw a complete game, striking out one and walking four.

Why it matters

This win keeps the Hawks in contention in the conference standings, as they currently sit in fourth place behind Gordon State, Georgia Military, and Georgia Highlands. The Hawks will look to build momentum with another matchup against East Georgia State later this week.

The details

The Hawks scored six runs in the first inning, taking advantage of a passed ball, an error, and RBI hits from Hutchinson, Tiant, and Carver. They added single runs in the second and fourth innings to take an 8-1 lead that would hold for the rest of the game. Hutchinson, Tiant, and Martin each had two hits, with Hutchinson driving in three runs. Garrett went the distance in the circle for the Hawks, giving up one earned run on seven hits.

  • The game was played on Monday, April 2, 2026.
  • The Hawks will travel to Swainsboro to face East Georgia State again today.

The players

Hanna Hutchinson

A former Coffee Trojan who had a double and two RBIs for the Hawks.

Gia Tiant

Drove in a run for the Hawks in the first inning.

Bayli Carver

Scored a run for the Hawks after tagging up on a fly out.

Emilee Garrett

The Hawks' pitcher who threw a complete game, striking out one and walking four.

Jessica Joiner

Scored three times for the Hawks.

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What they’re saying

“This win keeps us in the hunt in the conference standings. We'll look to build on this momentum when we face East Georgia again later this week.”

— Hanna Hutchinson, Hawks Player

What’s next

The Hawks will travel to Swainsboro today for another matchup against East Georgia State College.

The takeaway

The Hawks' six-run first inning outburst propelled them to a much-needed conference win, keeping them in the hunt for a top spot in the standings. Their ability to capitalize on mistakes and get timely hitting will be key as they look to make a push in the second half of the season.