THE BASICS
Records: Kennesaw State (27-25, 15-4), FGCU (24-28, 9-10)
Final Score: KSU 7, FGCU 2
Starting Pitching Matchup: RHP Ryan Lang vs. LHP Chris Erwin
Key Players: Justin Motley (3-for-4, 4 RBI); Jeremy Howell (2-for-4, RBI); Chris Erwin (win, 7.0 IP)
 
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THE STORYLINE: 
· Kennesaw State clinched its first ASUN regular season title in program history Thursday evening, defeating host FGCU 7-2 at Swanson Stadium.
· The Owls' magic number was two entering the night, combing with a win and USC Upstate's 10-inning 4-3 victory over JU clinched KSU's No. 1 seed for the 2016 ASUN Championship.
· With the win, the Owls improved to 27-25 overall and 15-4 in ASUN action, while FGCU dropped to 24-28 overall and 9-10 in league play.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED: 
· FGCU struck first with a two-run homer in the bottom of the first, giving the Eagles an early 2-0 edge.
· The Owls, however, responded after back-to-back singles set up a three-run home run off the bat of senior Justin Motley, giving the Owls a 3-2 advantage.
· Meanwhile, the Grayson, Ga. native shut down the Eagles' bats with four straight scoreless frames to hold keep the 3-2 advantage true on the scoreboard.
· The lefty allowed just two hits over those innings and recorded four strikeouts during the span.
· With Erwin rolling on the mound, the Owls were able to add to their lead when senior Brennan Morgan drove home his 38^th RBI of the season with a single in the sixth, giving KSU a 4-2 lead.
· Kennesaw State scored a crooked three in the top half of the eighth, coming of RBI from Jeremy Howell, Taylor Allum and Motley's triple gave the Owls a 7-2 advantage.
· Erwin, who improved to 3-2 on the season, tossed 7.0 strong innings and allowed just two runs on seven hits while striking out six batters.  
· Motley, who wrapped-up his Owl career at Stillwell Stadium last weekend, posted a career night going 3-for-4 at the dish with a career-high four RBI – who fell a single shy of hitting for the cycle.
· Offensively, Kennesaw State totaled seven players with at least one hit in the ballgame. Motley and Howell led the way with multi-hit games.
 
INSIDE THE NUMBERS: 
· Since April 6, senior Brennan Morgan only has two games without a hit – RBI single in the sixth extended that mark.
· Kennesaw State clinched a regular season championship for the first time in program history, and will hold the No. 1 seed next week in Nashville for the 2016 ASUN Championship.  
· Justin Motley hit his third career home run in the second inning Thursday night, and his second of the season.
· With Williams' single in the sixth, the sophomore has extended his hitting streak to 10 games.
· For the 31st time this season, the Owls have produced 10 or more hits in a single ballgame.
 
QUOTABLE
"I think we got to sit back and reflect on a special season. Our players are a special group and I couldn't be more proud of them. I am proud of their efforts and this is a special moment."
Head Coach, Mike Sansing
 
UP NEXT
 The Owls will continue their regular-season series finale at FGCU, taking on the Eagles Friday evening at 6:30 p.m.