SoCon Softball Results, February 21-23

Eagle Softball Undefeated in GSU Invitational
(February 21)

Statesboro, Ga. -- Freshman Sam Steiner recorded her fourth homerun of the season as she sealed a 2-1 victory in the top of the sixth over Troy State (8-3) in day one of the GSU Invitational, Friday at Eagle Field. Georgia Southern later defeated Charleston Southern (2-6) 6-3 to improve to a 7-4 overall record.

With the Eagles the visiting team they took advantage by posting the first run on the scoreboard. Freshman Shanita Black reached on a fielding error by Troy State third baseman Colleen McKee. Steiner, who is leading the team with a .462 batting average singled to left putting Black in scoring position. Junior Kim Griffin followed it up with another single to advance the pair. Freshman Erica Weaver grounded out to second scoring Black and recording the RBI.

Troy State answered with three hits in the bottom of the first to tie the game at one. Sally Jones started the offense with a one out single to center field. Tamra Howren singled down the right field line. An error by GSU