Kennesaw State softball lost the first game of their series against FIU, ending in a 7-2 defeat. Macie Howes contributed both runs for the Owls with her ninth home run of the season. After a scoreless start, FIU took control with a late-game surge, scoring four runs in the sixth inning to secure victory. Despite a strong effort from Howes and a solid performance in the fifth inning, KSU was unable to overcome FIU's offense.

By the Numbers
  • Kennesaw State scored 2 runs on 6 hits.
  • FIU scored 7 runs, with 4 of them coming in the sixth inning.
State of Play
  • Kennesaw State's Macie Howes has homered in back-to-back games and has reached base in every game since February 28.
  • Women鈥檚 softball will aim to even the series in the next match scheduled for tomorrow at 4 p.m. on ESPN+.
What's Next

The Owls will seek to bounce back in the series with a win against FIU, focusing on improving their offensive strategy to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

Bottom Line

Kennesaw State needs to tighten their defense and take advantage of scoring chances in order to stay competitive in the series against FIU.