STATESBORO - The Georgia Southern softball squad split a doubleheader with Mercer Wednesday evening at Eagle Field, taking the first game 5-2 before falling in the nightcap 5-1.
GAME 1: GS 5, MU 2
The Bears took a 2-0 lead after plating single runs in the second and third innings before the Eagles come to life with a four-spot in the bottom of the third inning. Back-to-back doubles from Emma Davis and Faith Barth tied the game before Janai Conklin's two-run blast to left field capped the scoring.