Georgia Hosts Mississippi State This Weekend

No. 17/16 Georgia (25-6, 5-1)
vs. Mississippi State (22-8, 3-0)
Dates: March 24-26, 2023
First Pitch: 6:30 p.m. // 12 p.m. // 2 p.m.
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Admission: FREE (no tickets required // seating is first come, first served)

Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network+ (Friday, Sunday)
   Play-by-Play: Kaleb Frady
   Analysis: Mary Wilson Avant
TV: SEC Network (Saturday)
   Play-by-play: Chuckie Kempf
   Analysis: Danielle Lawrie
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball

Georgia softball continues its homestand this weekend hosting Mississippi State in a three-game SEC series at Jack Turner Stadium.

The series begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. Game two on SEC Network is slated for a noon first pitch. Sunday's finale is set for 2 p.m.

Follow the Bulldogs
» Friday and Sunday's games will stream live on SEC Network+. Kaleb Frady (play-by-play) and Mary Wilson Avant (analysis) will be on the call.
» Saturday's game will air live on SEC Network. Chuckie Kempf (play-by-play) and Danielle Lawrie (analysis) will be on the call.
» Live stat links can be found on the softball schedule at GeorgiaDogs.com.
» Live Twitter updates will be available on the official Twitter page of Georgia softball, @UGAsoftball.

Upcoming Promotions at Jack Turner Stadium
» Admission to every home regular season Georgia softball game is FREE. No tickets are required. Seating is first come, first served. The UGA clear bag policy is in effect.
Friday, March 24 // 6:30 p.m.
» The first 500 fans will receive a Georgia Softball bucket hat
» The first 150 UGA students will receive food
Saturday, March 25 // 12 p.m.
» Military Appreciation Day: Veterans and active duty personnel will be recognized on the field pregame. Veterans and active duty military personnel who wish to be recognized on the field must email zoe.kreyenbuhl@uga.edu to register
» The first 250 fans will receive a free t-shirt
Sunday, March 26 // 2 p.m.
» Dad & Daughter Day #2 (registration full)

BULLDOGS BULLETIN
Series History
» Georgia leads the all-time series 32-30
» In Athens, Georgia is 15-12 against Mississippi State in the series
» Mississippi State has not come to Athens since 2017; MSU won the series
» Georgia and Mississippi State have met sparingly the last few years, meeting in Starkville in 2018 and 2021; Georgia won two of three in 2018 while MSU swept the series in 2021

Recapping Action
Georgia run ruled the Kennesaw State Owls Wednesday evening in five innings at Jack Turner Stadium, 9-0. Georgia's seven-game win streak matches its longest of the season (Feb. 24-March 3). Sara Mosley was responsible for two of Georgia's seven hits while Sydney Chambley and Sydney Kuma each drove in three runs. Jaiden Fields and Kuma each drew two walks. Shelby Walter worked four shutout innings in her start, allowing just three hits. She struck out five and walked zero Owls.

A Look at What's Ahead
The Bulldogs will have not have a midweek contest next week and will prepare for a three-game home series against No. 13 Kentucky. The series will play out Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Sunday and Monday's games will air in primetime on SEC Network.

Georgia in the Polls
Georgia's rankings after Week 6:
     - USA Today/NFCA: 17
     - ESPN/USA Softball: 16
     - D1Softball: 9
     - Softball America: 10
     - RPI: 16

The Dogs Can Swing It
Georgia is currently slugging its way to the top of the SEC, leading the league with a .611 team slugging percentage. Additionally, UGA leads the Conference with 50 home runs, 13 triples, and 52 doubles.

Bulldogs Start SEC Play Strong
Georgia's most recent 5-1 start was in 2018. That season, Georgia went on to go 7-2 through three series. The Bulldogs opened the 2013 SEC schedule 6-0 before being swept in week three. Georgia's best-ever start to SEC play was in 2005 when the Bulldogs went 13-0 en route to an SEC Championship. This season's five-game SEC win streak is the best since 2019. The last time Georgia won six straight was 2013 when the Bulldogs did it twice.

Goodwin Shines in Texas A&M Series
Freshman Jaydyn Goodwin was a key member in Georgia's series sweep of Texas A&M. Down 5-4 in the seventh inning of game two, Goodwin provided a one-out single to plate two runs and put Georgia back in front 6-5. The hit proved to be the game-winning hit, allowing Georgia to clinch the series. She drove five of Georgia's eight runs in the finale, first putting the Bulldogs on the board with a three-run home run in the opening frame, then driving in two more with a double to left center in the sixth to bring Georgia's lead to 8-0. Her five RBI were a season best. Her seven RBI were a team best in the series.

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Players Mentioned

Sydney Chambley

Jaiden Fields

Jaydyn Goodwin

Sydney Kuma

Sara Mosley