Softball completes exhibition season 6-2

The Georgia State softball team wrapped up their 2011 fall schedule on Oct. 2, splitting a doubleheader with Georgia Tech to finish 6-2. "We had a good effort and great attitude from the whole team. I'm excited about the direction that this program is headed," said head coach Roger Kincaid to Georgia State Athletics. The Panthers lost the first game of the doubleheader 7-2 but were able to bounce back with a 5-3 victory in the second leg. They opened the fall season with a doubleheader against the University of Georgia in which they won the first game 4-3 but lost a 2-1 pitcher duel in game two. They were victorious in both games of another fall doubleheader against Georgia Perimeter with 6-2 and 4-0 wins. Georgia State's other wins came against Young Harris, a 7-2 victory, and Kennesaw State, who they defeated 6-5.

The defending CAA champions are returning the majority of last seasons athletes, but the fall seasonhas also given seven freshman an opportunity  to prove their value to the team. The fall exhibition games gave them a chance to adjust to the feel of college level softball and make the proper adjustments to be ready for the regular season. "The freshman class has come in and really pushed the veterans," Kincaid told Athletics. "They've made for a very competitive playing environment." The regular season will begin in February of next year, and the Panthers will look to repeat as conference champs.