ATLANTA – A complete performance by both Troy's offense and defense led the Trojans to a double-digit, run-rule shutout over Georgia State, 12-0, in the opening game of the series Friday at Bob Heck Field.
The Trojans (20-6, 4-0 Sun Belt) struck first in the opening frame with a pair of two-run long balls by and .
After (11-3) retired three of the first four Panthers she faced, Troy tacked on another run in the top of the second off a sacrifice fly to score Lively, who led off with a walk.
Georgia State (12-9, 0-1 Sun Belt) stranded a base runner in the bottom of the second to send the game into the third, where the Trojans ignited for five runs.