UGA Softball: Georgia Hosts South Carolina on SEC Opening Weekend

#13/14 Georgia (20-4, 0-0 SEC) 
vs. #15/17 South Carolina (14-4, 0-0 SEC)
Dates: Mar. 6-8, 2020
First Pitch: Friday – 6 p.m. / Saturday – 2 p.m. / Sunday – 2 p.m.
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Admission: FREE

Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network+
Play-by-play: Kaleb Frady
Analyst: Karlie Smith
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Audio: Mixlr
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball

The 13th-ranked Georgia softball team begins Southeastern Conference play this weekend when #15 South Carolina comes to Athens. First pitch of SEC play Friday is slated for 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday’s games will begin at 2 p.m. at Jack Turner Stadium.

This Weekend’s Promotions
» Admission to every home regular season Georgia softball game is FREE
» Saturday – first 250 fans will receive a replica jersey t-shirt; post-game autographs with select Georgia softball student-athletes
» Sunday – Dad & Daughter Day #1 – t-shirts, lunch, and a pre-game experience for preregistered dads and daughters

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UGA Softball: Bulldogs, Yellow Jackets Clash in Athens Wednesday

#13 Georgia (20-4)
vs. Georgia Tech (9-10)
Date: Mar. 4, 2020
First Pitch: 6 p.m.
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Admission: FREE

Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network+
Play-by-play: Kaleb Frady
Analyst: Natalie Kerns
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Audio: Mixlr
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball

The 13th-ranked Georgia softball team plays host to in-state rival Georgia Tech Wednesday at Jack Turner Stadium. First pitch against the Yellow Jackets is set for 6 p.m.

This Wednesday’s Promotions
» Admission to every home regular season Georgia softball game is FREE
» The first 250 fans will receive a Georgia softball replica jersey t-shirt.

Follow the Bulldogs
» Wednesday’s game will stream live on SEC Network+. Kaleb Frady will call play-by-play while Natalie Kerns will provide color analysis.
» Wednesday’s game can be heard on Mixlr. Audio streaming links can be found on the softball schedule at GeorgiaDogs.com.
» Live stats will be available for all games. Live stat links can be found on the softball schedule at GeorgiaDogs.com.
» Live Twitter updates will be available at the official Twitter page of Georgia softball, @UGAsoftball.

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UGA Softball: Bulldogs Toss First No-Hitter of 2020, Run Rule Western Carolina, 8-0

0
Western Carolina 2-7
8
 Georgia 20-4
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Western Carolina 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3
Georgia 2 0 3 3 X 8 9 0

ATHENS, Ga. – The 14th-ranked Georgia softball team recorded its first no-hitter of the 2020 season in a five-inning, run-rule victory over Western Carolina Sunday afternoon at Jack Turner Stadium, 8-0.

Senior Mary Wilson Avant (9-3) started in the circle, making it her fourth start for the Bulldogs in seven games this week. Avant tossed four scoreless innings giving up no hits with seven strikeouts. Fellow senior Amanda Ablan pitched a three-up, three down fifth inning to secure Georgia’s first no-hitter of the season.

At the plate, the Bulldogs scattered nine hits, led by two-hit days from sophomore Lacey Fincher and senior Jordan Dogget. Fincher also contributed a pair of RBI thanks to a two-run home run in the fourth.

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UGA Softball: Georgia Defeats Alabama State Tuesday, 9-1

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Alabama State 6-9
9
 Georgia 15-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E
Alabama State 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 3
Georgia 1 0 5 0 0 3 9 6 0

ATHENS, Ga. – The 14th-ranked Georgia softball team recorded another run-rule victory Tuesday with a six-inning win over Alabama State, 9-1, at Jack Turner Stadium.

Junior Lauren Mathis (6-0) started in the circle for the Bulldogs. In her five innings pitched, Mathis allowed only one run on three hits while striking out 11. After allowing one run in the top half of the first inning, Mathis held the Hornets scoreless. Senior Alley Cutting pitched the final two innings for Georgia, denying the Hornets a hit in the sixth.

At the plate, Georgia drove in nine runs on six hits. Senior Justice Milz and freshman Sydney Kuma led the way, tallying two RBI apiece. Senior Jordan Doggett, sophomore Lacey Fincher and freshman Sara Mosley each tacked on an RBI. Senior Ciara Bryan tied a career-best three runs scored.

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UGA Softball: Bulldogs Blank Governors Sunday, 8-0

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Austin Peay 4-7
8
 Georgia 13-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E
Austin Peay 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2
Georgia 1 5 0 0 1 1 8 8 0

ATHENS, Ga. – The 19th-ranked Georgia softball team wrapped up a 6-0 week at home with an 8-0 victory over Austin Peay Sunday at Jack Turner Stadium.

The Bulldogs have won six-straight games and improve to 14-3 on the season and undefeated at home through 11 games.

Senior Ciara Bryan led the Bulldogs offensively going 3-for-3 at the plate, scoring twice with an RBI. Sophomore Lacey Fincher added to the effort with a hit and a pair of RBI including a walk off solo shot to secure the win for Georgia in the bottom of the sixth.

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UGA Softball: Georgia Defeats #21 James Madison, Central Michigan Saturday

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James Madison 5-3
13
 Georgia 12-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 R H E
James Madison 0 3 0 2 0 0 5 6 4
Georgia 4 1 2 0 0 6 13 9 3
4
Central Michigan 1-7
7
 Georgia 13-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E
Central Michigan 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 4 3 2
Georgia 0 0 4 1 1 1 X 7 11 1

ATHENS, Ga. – The 19th-ranked Georgia softball program remained undefeated at home with a pair of wins Saturday at Jack Turner Stadium.

Georgia defeated 21st-ranked James Madison in run-rule fashion for the second-straight day, 13-5. The Bulldogs followed it up with a 7-4 victory over Central Michigan later in the afternoon.

#19 Georgia 13, #21 James Madison 5 (6 inn.)
The Bulldogs scattered nine hits, led by two-hit performances from freshman Sara Mosley and sophomore Savana Sikes, driving in three and two runs, respectively. Georgia had five extra-base hits including home runs from Jordan DoggettMackenzie Puckett, and Mosley.

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UGA Women’s Softball: Bulldogs Host Georgia Classic Beginning Friday

#19 Georgia (9-3) 
hosting the Georgia Classic
Date: Feb. 21-23, 2020
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Admission: FREE
Georgia’s Tournament Schedule:
Friday – vs. Central Michigan, 3:30 p.m. / vs. #21 James Madison, 6 p.m.
Saturday – vs. #21 James Madison, 1 p.m. / vs. Central Michigan, 3:30 p.m.
Sunday – vs. Austin Peay, 1 p.m.

Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network+
Play-by-play: Karlie Smith
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Audio: WUOG 90.5 FM / Mixlr
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball

The 19th-ranked Georgia softball team hosts the Georgia Classic this weekend at Jack Turner Stadium, beginning Friday. The Bulldogs welcome Central Michigan, #21 James Madison, and Austin Peay to Athens.

Georgia is in the midst of a span of 13 games in 12 days; 12 of which will be played in Athens. 17 of Georgia’s next 18 games will be in Athens.

This Weekend’s Promotions
» Admission to every home regular season Georgia softball game is FREE

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UGA Women’s Softball: Puckett’s Walk-Off Grand Slam Powers Georgia over Samford, 8-0

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Samford 5-5
8
 Georgia 9-3
Score By Periods
Team 1 2 3 4 5 R H E
Samford 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
Georgia 3 0 0 1 4 8 5 0

ATHENS, Ga. – The 19th-ranked Georgia softball program bounced back with an 8-0 run-rule victory over the Samford Bulldogs, 8-0, in five innings on Wednesday evening at Jack Turner Stadium.

Junior Mackenzie Puckett highlighted the Georgia offense, responsible for the walk-off grand slam to win the game in the bottom of the fifth. On top of Puckett’s four RBI, senior Ciara Bryan tallied Georgia’s other home run, her seventh of the season. Redshirt-freshman Jaiden Fields and senior Justice Milz each recorded an RBI apiece. In all, Georgia scored eight runs on five hits.

Junior Lauren Mathis (4-0) was dominant in the circle for the Bulldogs, shutting out Samford in five innings. Mathis notched a new career-high 13 strikeouts, allowing only two hits and only one walk.

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UGA Women’s Softball: Bulldogs Host Samford Wednesday

#19 Georgia (8-3) 
vs. Samford (5-4)
Date: Feb. 19, 2020
First Pitch: 5:30 p.m.
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Admission: FREE

Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network+
Play-by-play: Matt Stewart
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball

The 19th-ranked Georgia softball team returns to Athens to host Samford Wednesday at Jack Turner Stadium. First pitch is set for 5:30 p.m.

Starting Wednesday, Georgia will embark on a span of 13 games in 12 days; 12 of which will be played in Athens. 18 of Georgia’s next 19 games will be in Athens.

Follow the Bulldogs
» Wednesday’s game will stream live on SEC Network+. Matt Stewart will call play-by-play.
» Live stats will be available for all games. Live stat links can be found on the softball schedule at GeorgiaDogs.com.
» Live Twitter updates will be available at the official Twitter page of Georgia softball, @UGAsoftball.

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