University of Georgia Athletics
Wednesday, April 24
Athens, Ga.
6 p.m.
University of Georgia
vs
Georgia State
#15 Georgia Closes Homestand Against Panthers Wednesday
April 23, 2019 | Softball
#15/21 Georgia (33-15)
vs. Georgia State (7-40)
Date: Apr. 24, 2019
First Pitch Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Media Information
Streaming Video: SEC Network+
Play-by-play: Kaleb Frady
Analysis: Karlie Smith
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball
#15/21 Georgia softball wraps up its homestand with showdown with in-state opponent Georgia State Wednesday. First pitch between the Bulldogs and Panthers is set for 6 p.m. at Jack Turner Stadium.
Follow the Bulldogs
» Wednesday's game will stream live on SEC Network+. Kaleb Frady will provide play-by-play while Karlie Smith will provide analysis.
» Live stats will be available for Wednesday's game. 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.
This Wednesday's Promotions
» $1 hot dogs at the concession stands
» Admission to every home regular season Georgia softball game is FREE
BULLDOGS BULLETIN
Series History
» Georgia leads the all-time series with Georgia State 14-4
» In Athens, Georgia is 10-4 in the series
» The Bulldogs have won the last four meetings, all in Athens
» The Panthers were victorious in back-to-back seasons in 2013 and 2014, both in Athens
» Georgia shutout the Panthers 7-0 in last season's meeting
A Look Back
Georgia won its third Southeastern Conference series with a win over #8 Tennessee over the weekend at Jack Turner. The Bulldogs won the first game of a doubleheader 6-2. Down 6-1, Georgia came back to tie the second game but fell in the seventh inning to split the twin bill. Georgia secured the win with a run-rule victory, capped by a grand slam by Alysen Febrey in the sixth, 8-0.
Georgia in the Polls
The Bulldogs climbed a spot to #15 in the week 11 USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll and to #21 in the USA Softball/ESPN.com Poll.
No Runs for You!
Georgia picked up two more shutouts in four games last week, the first over rival Georgia Tech and the other against Tennessee to clinch the series. The Bulldog staff ranks seventh nationally and second in the SEC with 16 shutouts this season.
DiCarlo Drafted #4 Pick by Chicago Bandits
Shortstop Alyssa DiCarlo was drafted by the Chicago Bandits in the NPF Draft on Apr. 15. DiCarlo was taken as the fourth-overall pick of the 2019 NPF Draft. DiCarlo becomes the 14th player drafted out of Georgia in the history of the NPF Draft. 2019 is the fourth-straight year a Bulldog has been chosen in the draft and the sixth in that span. The Bandits have drafted three players from Georgia in the history of the draft, the first being Megan Wiggins in 2011. DiCarlo will join Georgia assistant coach Rachele Fico on the Bandits along with former Bulldog Kristyn Sandberg.
Coaching Milestones
Lu Harris-Champer won her 1,100th career game on Apr. 17 against Georgia Tech. Harris-Champer ranks fourth among active coaches in the SEC behind Ralph and Karen Weekly (1,384; 1,106) and Jo Evans (1,217). The Apr. 20 win over Tennessee was Harris-Champer's 300th-career SEC win, second-most in the league.
Harris-Champer's 100th career win came at Georgia Tech on Mar. 27, 1999. 20 years later, win 1,100 was against the Yellow Jackets.
Fincher Named to Schutt Sports/NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 25 List
Lacey Fincher was named one of 25 to the Schutt Sports/NFCA Freshman of the Year list. Fincher, a native of Tanner Williams, Alabama, is the first Bulldog to appear on the list since Cortni Emanuel in 2015. She is one of four from the SEC, the league with the most finalists on the list. In the field, Fincher has started the majority of games at first base while seeing time at shortstop, in the outfield, and even behind the plate.
DiCarlo Continues to Topple Career Records
In the Mar. 10 game against Western Illinois at Jack Turner Stadium, Alyssa DiCarlo became Georgia's new all-time home runs leader. She hit two home runs in the game to tie then break the record with home runs 58 and 59.
In the first inning at Auburn (Mar. 29), DiCarlo doubled down the left field line to plate CJ Landrum, recording career RBI 237 and breaking Georgia's all-time career RBI record.
The extra-base hits record fell in the series finale against Texas A&M (Apr. 7) with a two-run home run in the first inning. It was career extra-base hit 122 (53 doubles, 4 triples, 65 home runs).
The Fastest to 20 Home Runs
With a first-inning home run against Texas A&M on Apr. 7, Alyssa DiCarlo became the fastest Bulldog to hit 20 home runs, doing it in 41 games. Alisa Goler held the previous mark, doing it in 47 games in 2009. Only five Bulldogs have topped the 20-home run mark. DiCarlo joins Alex Hugo as the only Bulldogs to do it twice. DiCarlo had 21 last season.
In the Mar. 6 game at Georgia Tech, DiCarlo hit her 10th home run of the season. She reached the 10-home run mark in 21 games, tying Goler to the fastest Bulldog to 10 home runs in a season (2009).
Bryan Carries a Hot Bat
Junior Ciara Bryan hit a home run in four-straight games (Mar. 24-30). She became the first Bulldog to accomplish that feat since Alex Hugo did it in 2014. Bryan hit her first career grand slam against Georgia Tech on Apr. 18.
Clutch Freshman
Freshman Savana Sikes has propelled to second on the team with 45 RBI in her rookie season. The Douglasville native has hit two grand slams this season.
Walk It Out
Averaging 0.90 walks per game, Alyssa DiCarlo and Lacey Fincher each rank ninth in country in the category. They both rank third in the SEC. Speaking in terms of freshman, Kristyn Sandberg holds the most by a freshman, drawing 52 in 2012.
Bulldogs Offense Nationally
Georgia currently ranks among the nation's best in scoring (15th, 6.6 runs per game), 14th in slugging percentage (.545) and 18th in on base percentage (.408). Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 10th with 1.4 home runs per game. Individually, Alyssa DiCarlo is fourth in the nation in home runs (20) and sixth in total bases (127) along with being fourth in slugging (.984) and 12th in RBI (51).
DiCarlo Leads Active Career Leaders in Home Runs, RBI, and Total Bases
Senior Alyssa DiCarlo leads active Division I softball student-athletes with 65 home runs, 245 RBI, and 520 total bases. In additional categories, she ranks fifth in doubles (53).
A Triple Threat
Junior Ciara Bryan has 14 triples in her career as a Bulldog. That number ranks tied for second all-time at Georgia. Among active career Division I players, that figure ranks eighth.
vs. Georgia State (7-40)
Date: Apr. 24, 2019
First Pitch Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Media Information
Streaming Video: SEC Network+
Play-by-play: Kaleb Frady
Analysis: Karlie Smith
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball
#15/21 Georgia softball wraps up its homestand with showdown with in-state opponent Georgia State Wednesday. First pitch between the Bulldogs and Panthers is set for 6 p.m. at Jack Turner Stadium.
Follow the Bulldogs
» Wednesday's game will stream live on SEC Network+. Kaleb Frady will provide play-by-play while Karlie Smith will provide analysis.
» Live stats will be available for Wednesday's game. 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.
This Wednesday's Promotions
» $1 hot dogs at the concession stands
» Admission to every home regular season Georgia softball game is FREE
BULLDOGS BULLETIN
Series History
» Georgia leads the all-time series with Georgia State 14-4
» In Athens, Georgia is 10-4 in the series
» The Bulldogs have won the last four meetings, all in Athens
» The Panthers were victorious in back-to-back seasons in 2013 and 2014, both in Athens
» Georgia shutout the Panthers 7-0 in last season's meeting
A Look Back
Georgia won its third Southeastern Conference series with a win over #8 Tennessee over the weekend at Jack Turner. The Bulldogs won the first game of a doubleheader 6-2. Down 6-1, Georgia came back to tie the second game but fell in the seventh inning to split the twin bill. Georgia secured the win with a run-rule victory, capped by a grand slam by Alysen Febrey in the sixth, 8-0.
Georgia in the Polls
The Bulldogs climbed a spot to #15 in the week 11 USA Today/NFCA Coaches Poll and to #21 in the USA Softball/ESPN.com Poll.
No Runs for You!
Georgia picked up two more shutouts in four games last week, the first over rival Georgia Tech and the other against Tennessee to clinch the series. The Bulldog staff ranks seventh nationally and second in the SEC with 16 shutouts this season.
DiCarlo Drafted #4 Pick by Chicago Bandits
Shortstop Alyssa DiCarlo was drafted by the Chicago Bandits in the NPF Draft on Apr. 15. DiCarlo was taken as the fourth-overall pick of the 2019 NPF Draft. DiCarlo becomes the 14th player drafted out of Georgia in the history of the NPF Draft. 2019 is the fourth-straight year a Bulldog has been chosen in the draft and the sixth in that span. The Bandits have drafted three players from Georgia in the history of the draft, the first being Megan Wiggins in 2011. DiCarlo will join Georgia assistant coach Rachele Fico on the Bandits along with former Bulldog Kristyn Sandberg.
Coaching Milestones
Lu Harris-Champer won her 1,100th career game on Apr. 17 against Georgia Tech. Harris-Champer ranks fourth among active coaches in the SEC behind Ralph and Karen Weekly (1,384; 1,106) and Jo Evans (1,217). The Apr. 20 win over Tennessee was Harris-Champer's 300th-career SEC win, second-most in the league.
Harris-Champer's 100th career win came at Georgia Tech on Mar. 27, 1999. 20 years later, win 1,100 was against the Yellow Jackets.
Fincher Named to Schutt Sports/NFCA Freshman of the Year Top 25 List
Lacey Fincher was named one of 25 to the Schutt Sports/NFCA Freshman of the Year list. Fincher, a native of Tanner Williams, Alabama, is the first Bulldog to appear on the list since Cortni Emanuel in 2015. She is one of four from the SEC, the league with the most finalists on the list. In the field, Fincher has started the majority of games at first base while seeing time at shortstop, in the outfield, and even behind the plate.
DiCarlo Continues to Topple Career Records
In the Mar. 10 game against Western Illinois at Jack Turner Stadium, Alyssa DiCarlo became Georgia's new all-time home runs leader. She hit two home runs in the game to tie then break the record with home runs 58 and 59.
In the first inning at Auburn (Mar. 29), DiCarlo doubled down the left field line to plate CJ Landrum, recording career RBI 237 and breaking Georgia's all-time career RBI record.
The extra-base hits record fell in the series finale against Texas A&M (Apr. 7) with a two-run home run in the first inning. It was career extra-base hit 122 (53 doubles, 4 triples, 65 home runs).
The Fastest to 20 Home Runs
With a first-inning home run against Texas A&M on Apr. 7, Alyssa DiCarlo became the fastest Bulldog to hit 20 home runs, doing it in 41 games. Alisa Goler held the previous mark, doing it in 47 games in 2009. Only five Bulldogs have topped the 20-home run mark. DiCarlo joins Alex Hugo as the only Bulldogs to do it twice. DiCarlo had 21 last season.
In the Mar. 6 game at Georgia Tech, DiCarlo hit her 10th home run of the season. She reached the 10-home run mark in 21 games, tying Goler to the fastest Bulldog to 10 home runs in a season (2009).
Bryan Carries a Hot Bat
Junior Ciara Bryan hit a home run in four-straight games (Mar. 24-30). She became the first Bulldog to accomplish that feat since Alex Hugo did it in 2014. Bryan hit her first career grand slam against Georgia Tech on Apr. 18.
Clutch Freshman
Freshman Savana Sikes has propelled to second on the team with 45 RBI in her rookie season. The Douglasville native has hit two grand slams this season.
Walk It Out
Averaging 0.90 walks per game, Alyssa DiCarlo and Lacey Fincher each rank ninth in country in the category. They both rank third in the SEC. Speaking in terms of freshman, Kristyn Sandberg holds the most by a freshman, drawing 52 in 2012.
Bulldogs Offense Nationally
Georgia currently ranks among the nation's best in scoring (15th, 6.6 runs per game), 14th in slugging percentage (.545) and 18th in on base percentage (.408). Additionally, the Bulldogs rank 10th with 1.4 home runs per game. Individually, Alyssa DiCarlo is fourth in the nation in home runs (20) and sixth in total bases (127) along with being fourth in slugging (.984) and 12th in RBI (51).
DiCarlo Leads Active Career Leaders in Home Runs, RBI, and Total Bases
Senior Alyssa DiCarlo leads active Division I softball student-athletes with 65 home runs, 245 RBI, and 520 total bases. In additional categories, she ranks fifth in doubles (53).
A Triple Threat
Junior Ciara Bryan has 14 triples in her career as a Bulldog. That number ranks tied for second all-time at Georgia. Among active career Division I players, that figure ranks eighth.
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