Kennesaw State lost 10-5 to Dallas Baptist in the series opener on Thursday night, with the Patriots scoring five runs in the seventh inning to secure their victory. KSU held a brief lead after a strong sixth that featured a two-run double from Josh Gibbs. Dallas Baptist countered with a powerful offensive response that shifted the momentum in their favor. Despite the loss, Kennesaw State's Cooper Williams stood out with a solid hitting performance, and the Owls recorded a total of seven hits in the game.

By the Numbers
  • Kennesaw State recorded 7 hits during the game.
  • Dallas Baptist scored 5 runs in the seventh inning to win 10-5.
State of Play
  • Kennesaw State is now 14-12 overall and 5-5 in Conference USA.
  • JT Gibson continued his strong performance with his sixth consecutive scoreless appearance from the bullpen.
What's Next

Kennesaw State will face Dallas Baptist again on Friday, April 3, at 6 p.m., continuing their Conference USA series at home. The game will be available for streaming on ESPN+.

Bottom Line

The Owls need to rebound quickly to stay competitive in the series after losing a crucial game, particularly focusing on improving their late-game performance to prevent similar letdowns in future matchups.