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Southern Downs State 5-1 on Senior Day

STATESBORO, Ga. Georgia Southern Eagles won the regular season finale against in-state rival Georgia State on Senior Day, taking the series victory. Seniors Chris Brown, Hunter Thomas, Kent Rollins, Drew Kelley, and Ryan Frederick were honored in a pregame ceremony for their careers at Georgia Southern.

Freshman Brian Eichhorn went the distance in his longest career outing to take the win. He tossed 8.1 shutout innings, using just 88 pitches while striking out four and allowing four hits. The freshman improved to 5-2 on the year entering the postseason.