THE BASICS
Records: Kennesaw State (18-20) vs. Jacksonville State (25-11)
Final Score: KSU 2, Jacksonville State 10
Starting Pitching Matchup: RHP Colton Pate vs. RHP Jordan Versteeg
Key Players: Alex Liquori (2-for-4, RBI); Grant Williams (1-for-3, RBI); Matt Mixon (1-for-4, run)
 
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THE STORYLINE: 
· Kennesaw State could not overcome a four-run first inning and dropped Tuesday's mid-week showdown to Jacksonville State, 10-2, at Rudy Abbott Field in Jacksonville, Alabama.
· Alex Liquori and Grant Williams each recorded an RBI on the night, but Jacksonville State plated 10 runs on nine hits to earn a season split after the Owls took 2-of-3 at KSU in February.
· With the loss, Kennesaw State dropped to 18-20 overall while Jacksonville State improved to 25-11 on the season.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED: 
· The Gamecocks scored four runs on three hits in the top of the first inning and never trailed in Tuesday's non-conference contest.
· Trailing 4-0, Kennesaw State broke up JSU's starter Colton Pate's shutout bid when senior Alex Liquori knocked home his 19^th RBI of the season, bringing home Jordan Getzelman with two outs to pull the Owls within three.
· Kennesaw State scored for the second consecutive inning when sophomore Grant Williams tallied his 14^th RBI of the season in the top of the fifth, bringing home Matt Mixon –who doubled to lead off the frame—and gave the Owls their second run of the ballgame.
· The Gamecocks, however, scored two runs in the fourth, three more in the fifth and a run in the sixth to take a 10-2 lead into the final third of the ballgame – which proved to be enough for the night.
· Kennesaw State used six pitchers on the night, as Will Bice and Logan Hutchinson each tossed scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 
· Austin Upshaw extended his hitting streak to eight games with a single through the left side in the first inning.  
· Jordan Versteeg made his first collegiate start on the mound Tuesday night.  
· Matt Mixon recorded his third double of the season with a leadoff two-bagger in the top of the fifth.
 
UP NEXT
 The Owls will continue their 2016 Atlantic Sun Conference slate, welcoming defending champion Lipscomb to Stillwell Stadium for a three-game set. All three contests will be on A-SUN TV, with Friday's tilt set to begin at 6 p.m.