MOBILE, Ala. — Georgia State softball rallied late to erase a one-run deficit, using a two-RBI single in the seventh to secure a 4-3 comeback victory over the South Alabama Jaguars on Friday night at Jaguar Field.

Makayla Stephens went the distance in the circle, tossing a complete game. Stephens struck out six and worked around three walks, holding South Alabama scoreless over the final six innings after a three-run first.

HOW IT HAPPENED
Georgia State wasted no time jumping in front, plating two runs in the top of the first inning. Lauren Brister launched a two-run home run to left center, scoring McKenzie Walker and giving the Panthers an early 2-0 lead.

South Alabama answered immediately in the bottom half, using two solo home runs and a double to take a 3-2 advantage.

The game remained scoreless from the second through the sixth as Stephens settled in. Georgia State broke through in the seventh, capitalizing on two-RBI single from Maya Bagsby to complete the comeback.

GAME NOTES
» McKenzie Walker led the Panthers with a 3-for-3 performance, scoring twice and adding a walk.
» Maya Bagsby finished with two hits and drove in the game-winning runs.
» Lauren Brister's first-inning home run accounted for two RBIs.
» Georgia State out-hit South Alabama, 8-5.
» Stephens held the Jaguars hitless in five at-bats with runners in scoring position.
» Stephens retired 18 of the final 21 batters she faced after the first inning.

ON DECK
Georgia State looks to carry momentum into game two of the series on Saturday at 4 p.m. against the South Alabama Jaguars in Mobile, Ala.