Stephens Fans Eight in Loss at Troy

Box Score

SB vs TroyTROY, Ala. – Georgia State softball (19-12, 1-3 SBC) dropped a 1-3 decision to Troy on Friday night at the Troy Softball Complex.

Makayla Stephens turned in a strong outing in the circle, striking out eight over six innings. Stephens allowed two earned on five hits, while walking one.

HOW IT HAPPENED

Georgia State struck first in the opening inning. McKenzie Walker crossed the plate on an RBI single from Lauren Brister to give the Panthers an early 1-0 lead.

Troy answered in the bottom half of the inning, using an unearned run to even the score at 1-1.

The game remained tied until the fifth, when the Trojans took control. The Trojans opened the inning with a solo home run…