University of Georgia Athletics

Friday, May 3
Starkville, Miss.
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24SB Score - Georgia 0, Mississippi 2

Bulldogs Drop Series Opener in Starkville, 2-0

May 03, 2024 | Softball

Box Score
Softball | at #20 Mississippi State | L, 2-0
Season Record: 37-14, 11-11 SEC
   Winning pitcher: Aspen Wesley (13-5)
   Losing pitcher: Lilli Backes (15-6)
 
Bulldogs Drop Series Opener in Starkville, 2-0
  
ATHENS, Ga. – The 14th-ranked Georgia softball team fell to No. 20 Mississippi State in Friday's series opener at Nusz Park, 2-0.
 
Fast Facts
• This is the first time Georgia has been shut out in 2024.
• Sarah Gordon's double in the second inning was her second of the season. Her first was in the season opener against Murray State on Feb. 9.
• Friday's loss is only Georgia's second when wearing its black jersey with red sleeves (10-2).  
 
Up Next
Game two of the weekend series is set for 1 p.m. ET on Saturday in Starkville. Saturday's game will stream live on SEC Network+.
 
 

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Team Stats

Pitching:

W: Aspen Wesley (13-5)

L: Backes, Lilli (15-6)

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Batting:

2B: Gordon, Sarah 1

SH: Chambley, Sydney 1 ; Digby, Emily 1

Base Running:

HBP: Kuma, Sydney 1 ; Goodwin, Jaydyn 1

Mississippi State LogoMississippi State

Batting:

HR: Madisyn Kennedy 1

RBI: Madisyn Kennedy 1 ; Salen Hawkins 1

SH: Brylie St. Clair 1

Base Running:

RUNS: Madisyn Kennedy 1 ; Kylee Edwards 1

CS: Salen Hawkins 1

Game Leaders

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Dallis Goodnight

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Sydney Chambley

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Sarah Gordon

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Jayda Kearney

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Players Mentioned

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Lilli Backes

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Sarah Gordon

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