DECATUR, Ga. (Interstat) — Georgia State rallied from an early two-run deficit to defeat Charleston Southern 5-2 in the first game of a Saturday doubleheader at Georgia State Baseball Complex.

The Buccaneers struck in the first inning on Gavin Speirs’ two-run double. The Panthers answered with one run in the bottom half and tied it on a Charleston Southern error. Georgia State secured the win with a three-run sixth, highlighted by Adam Haber’s two-run single.

Panthers starter Brian Crooms earned the win, allowing two runs on five hits over seven innings. Buccaneers starter Brady Bickett took the loss. Georgia State improved to 10-6, while Charleston Southern fell to 11-3.