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YOUNGSVILLE, La. — The Georgia State Panthers (5-4, 0-0 SBC) completed day two of the Mardi Gras Mambo with a challenging pair of games on Saturday, falling 1-0 to Nicholls before an 11-1 loss to Sam Houston.
The Panthers were backed by strong pitching performances from junior Makayla Stephens, who combined for 17 strikeouts on the day, but could not overcome the late offensive pushes.
GAME 1: NICHOLLS 1, GSU 0
Georgia State had one opportunity with runners in scoring position, going 0-for-2 with junior
Bella Morton reaching third base in the first inning. Stephens delivered a complete-game effort in the circle, fanning nine Colonels hitters and limiting Nicholls to just 1-for-8 with runners in scoring position.
GAME 1 NOTES
» Stephens fanned nine Colonels hitters.
» Georgia State pitchers faced 29 Nicholls batters, allowing three ground balls and nine fly balls.
» Bella Morton led the Panthers at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a double.
GAME 2: SAM HOUSTON 11, GSU 1
The Panthers plated their lone run in the fourth inning as McKenzie Walker singled to drive in Zoey Defoor, tying the game at 1-1. Sam Houston then took control with a three-run fifth inning and a six-run seventh, ultimately handing Georgia State an 11-1 loss. Stephens struck out eight Bearkats over five innings in a solid effort.
GAME 2 NOTES
» Stephens struck out eight over five innings of work.
» Georgia State recorded nine hits, led by Caitlyn Hall going 3-for-4.
» McKenzie Walker finished 2-for-3 with the Panthers' lone RBI.
» Maya Bagsby added a 2-for-3 performance.
UP NEXT
The Panthers close out the 2026 Mardi Gras Mambo on Sunday, Feb. 15, facing LA Tech for their final game of the weekend. First pitch is set for 11 a.m.
