University of Georgia Athletics
Bulldogs Claim 13th Spot In USA Today/NFCA Top 25
February 19, 2003 | Softball
Feb. 19, 2003
ATHENS, Ga. -- The Georgia softball team jumped four spots to No. 13 in the first USA Today/NFCA Top 25 regular season poll released Wednesday afternoon. The ranking marks the highest in Georgia softball history.
The Bulldogs first entered the rankings last season on February 20th with a ranking of No. 23. Georgia peaked at No. 20 on March 6th before finshing at No. 25 in the final poll of the season. Georgia made its first appearance in the preseason poll this season and checked in tied for 17th, a school best at the time.
Georgia has rolled on its way to a 13-1 record, shutting out eight of its opponents, including six of the last seven. Over the past seven games, the Bulldogs have outscored their opponents by an impressive 56-2 margin.
Georgia will get back into action this weekend when Connecticut, Winthrop and Appalachian State travel to town for the second of Georgia's three home tournaments. The Bulldogs will face the Winthrop Eagles Friday at 4 p.m. and the App. State Mountaineers at 6 p.m.
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