THE BASICS
Records: Kennesaw State (9-12), Oklahoma (14-8)
Score: Kennesaw State 9, Oklahoma 4
Starting Pitching Matchup: RHP Cade Cavalli vs. RHP Jake Rothwell
Key Players: Tyler Simon (2-for-5, three RBI), Griffin Helms (2-for-4, three runs, RBI), Terence Norman (2-for-4, RBI), LaDonis Bryant (1-for-2, two runs, two RBI), AJ Willoughby (1-for-4, run, two RBI), Jake Rothwell (6.0 IP, 6 K, 1 ER)
 
Box Score (PDF) Game

THE STORYLINE: 
· Five extra base hits—including three home runs—, and behind the right arm of starter RHP Jake Rothwell, propelled Kennesaw State past Oklahoma Sunday afternoon, 9-4, in the series finale at L. Dale Mitchell Park.
· The Owls (9-12) defeated the Sooners (14-8) for the first time in program history and snapped a three-game losing skid.

HOW IT HAPPENED:   
· The Owls' lineup produced nine runs on eight hits over three separate inning to take a 9-0 advantage over the Sooners through five complete.
· Kennesaw State scored eight runs on five extra base hits including home runs off the bats of Griffin Helms (solo), LaDonis Bryant (two-run HR) and Tyler Simon (three-run HR), and a two-run RBI double to right center by AJ Willoughby.
· KSU took its largest lead of the ballgame in the top of the fifth thanks to an RBI single off the bat of Terence Norman, taking a commanding 9-0 edge over Oklahoma.
· With the help of the offense, Rothwell got more than enough as the junior from St. Petersburg, Fla., was sharp all afternoon.
· The righty finished his day allowing just one run and eight hits over 6.0 frames of work.
· Rothwell punched out six Sooners and issued just two walks over 90 pitches, tossing 63 percent for strikes to earn the victory on the bump.
· Offensively for the Owls, seven different players recorded at least a hit in the ballgame, leading the efforts were Simon (2-for-5, three RBI), Helms (2-for-4, three runs, RBI), Norman (2-for-4, RBI), Bryant (1-for-2, two runs, two RBI), and Willoughby (1-for-4, run, two RBI
 
TICKETS
The Department of Athletics is offering a 10-game pack for $30 for the remainder of the season, which can be purchased onsite or individual games. You can also do so by CLICKING HERE. You can also reach the ticket box office by calling 470-578-4849 for any ticket inquiries.

Premium home games ($10) include: North Florida (April 13), Lipscomb (April 20), Georgia State (May 8), Georgia Southern (May 9) and Clemson (May 15), and are priced $10 for single-game tickets. 
 
UP NEXT
Kennesaw State heads back home to Stillwell Stadium to take on Jacksonville State at 5 p.m. Wednesday evening.