2/16/2025 | Softball | Box Score 

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KENNESAW, Ga. – Kennesaw State (3-7) closed out the Kennesaw State Tournament on a high note, powering past Northern Kentucky with a 9-3 victory at Bailey Park. The Owls took control in the middle innings, highlighted by Ana Gore's two-run double and Ava Guzowski's three-run blast.  

How It Happened 

Northern Kentucky struck first in the opening frame, using a leadoff double, a stolen base, and an RBI single to take a 1-0 lead. KSU starter Emma Friedel quickly settled in, retiring the next three batters to limit the damage. 

The Owls responded in the third inning, capitalizing on scoring opportunities. After a leadoff single from Ty Hardeman and a walk drawn by Hannah Harvey, Gore delivered a two-run double to the right side, giving KSU a 2-1 lead. 

Kennesaw State broke the game open in the fourth. With two runners on, Lexie Shaver came through with an RBI single to extend the lead. Moments later, Guzowski crushed a three-run home run, clearing the bases and putting the Owls up 7-1. 

Northern Kentucky pushed back in the sixth, scoring two runs on three hits, but KSU quickly answered in the bottom half. After a single from Harvey and Guzowski, Gore doubled through the right side, pushing the lead to 9-3. 

Leah Jannakos entered in relief and shut the door in the seventh, working around a walk to secure the Owls' third win to close the tournament. 

Quick Hits: 

• Ava Guzowski went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and three RBIs, extending her hitting streak to five games. 
• Ana Gore tallied two doubles and four RBIs, finishing 2-for-4 at the plate. 
• Leah Jannakos pitched 1.1 scoreless innings to close out the game. 
• Ava Brooke Strickland remains the only Owl to hit a triple this season. 
• Owls crushed five home runs throughout the weekend. 

On Deck 

The Owls will hit the road to visit in-state foe Georgia State on Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. 

Admission is free to all Kennesaw State softball home games in 2025.