THE BASICS
Records: Kennesaw State (23-30, 10-11), FGCU (37-17, 13-8)
Score: Kennesaw State 3 , FGCU 13
Starting Pitching Matchup: RHP Garrett Anderson vs. LHP Chris Erwin
Key Players: Grant Williams (1-for-4), Taylor Allum (1-for-4, RBI), Daniel Seres (1-for-3, two RBI)
 
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THE STORYLINE: 
· Kennesaw State dropped its regular-season finale, 13-3, to FGCU Sunday afternoon at Stillwell Stadium.
· The Owls honored 10 members of the program as part of their annual senior day, and Daniel Seres hit his first collegiate home run, but could not hold off the Eagles who totaled 14 hits and 13 runs.
· With the loss, Kennesaw State finished its regular season with a 23-30 overall record and 10-11 in conference play, while FGCU finished 37-17 overall and 13-8 in the ASUN.
 
HOW IT HAPPENED
· Taylor Allum drove home his career-best 40^th run with a two-out double in the bottom half of the first to deadlock the ballgame at 1-1.
· After starting pitcher Chris Erwin tossed a scoreless second, the Owls came right back in the bottom half and took their first lead of the series when freshman catcher Daniel Seres, who hails from Canton, Ga., hit a two-run homer over the left field wall.
· Trailing 3-1, FGCU scored at least a run over its final five at-bats, extending the lead to 13-3 and totaled 14 hits on the day.
· Offensively for the Owls, Grant Williams (1-for-4), Allum (1-for-4, RBI), and Seres (1-for-3, two RBI) paced the lineup.
 
#NESTNOTES
· The Black and Gold honored 10 members of the program on senior day at Stillwell Stadium including; Corey Greeson, Brock Turner, Jeremy Howell, Chris Erwin, Gabe Friese, Turner Watkins, Erich Stahl, Kevin Simmons, Travis Dean, and Kyle Heckathorn.
· Freshman catcher Daniel Seres hit his first collegiate home run in the bottom of the second frame. His two runs batted in also marked a single-game career high.
· Chris Erwin made his 37^th career start on the mound, tying Jordan Hillyer (2013-15) for the second-most career start in KSU program history.
· Erwin's 55^th appearance on the mound also ranks tied for sixth all-time in KSU program history with Jacob Johnson (2010-11, 13).
· Gabe Friese made his 60^th appearance on the mound, ranking fourth all-time in program history. Friese also ranks first in total innings and second in wins (16).
 
UP NEXT
Kennesaw State will trek down to DeLand, Fla., partaking in the annual ASUN Championships beginning on Wednesday, May 24. The Owls' opponent and seedings will be announced when scores from around the league are finalized.