GSU's Upset Bid Comes up Short Versus Third-Ranked Auburn

What you need to know:

* Georgia State lost 8-4 to No. 3 Auburn Wednesday at the Bob Heck Softball Complex.

* The Panthers are 18-14 (4-2 SBC) were tied with the Tigers until Auburn pulled away late with a four-run sixth inning.

* GSU is back in action on March 30 for a doubleheader at Furman.

ATLANTA – Hosting the third-ranked Auburn Tigers for a midweek game Wednesday, Georgia State’s softball team scored four runs on 10 hits, but gave up a four-run sixth inning to lose 8-4 at the Bob Heck Softball Complex.

“I thought we competed real hard for five innings,” head coach Roger Kincaid said. “We showed that we are right there, but we have to finish strong. That’s something we are constantly…