University of Georgia Athletics
Wednesday, May 8
Auburn, Ala.
5 p.m.
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Kearney, Gordon Go Deep to Lift Georgia to 14-Inning Win, 6-5
May 08, 2024 | Softball
Softball | at Auburn | W, 6-5 (14 inn.)
Season Record: 39-15, 12-12 SEC
Winning pitcher: Madison Kerpics (12-2)
Losing pitcher: Shelby Lowe (8-5)
Kearney, Gordon Go Deep to Lift Georgia to 14-Inning Win, 6-5
AUBURN, Ala. – The 14th-ranked Georgia softball team defeated the Auburn Tigers Wednesday evening 6-5 in a 14-inning marathon in the first round of the 2024 SEC Tournament at Jane B. Moore Field.
Auburn (27-19-1) hit a three-run home run in the top of the 14th inning to go ahead 5-2. Georgia put the first two on in the bottom of the inning, then Jayda Kearney hit a three-run home run to tie the game, 5-5. Sarah Gordon then knocked a two-out solo home run to walk off the Tigers, 6-5.
Georgia advances to Thursday's quarterfinal round to face (2) Florida. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Fast Facts
• This was Georgia's longest game since the program record 15-inning game at LSU on April 27, 2012. Georgia won that game 1-0.
• Two games on Wednesday went to 14 innings (LSU vs. Alabama; Georgia vs. Auburn), both of which tied the longest games in SEC Tournament history.
• This was Georgia's first SEC Tournament win since 2019 (vs. Arkansas; College Station, Texas) and the first for head coach Tony Baldwin.
• Lilli Backes worked 6.2 innings in her start and was relieved by Madison Kerpics, who pitched 7.1 innings, nearly a career-long, in her first appearance since April 14.
• Georgia remains undefeated against Auburn (3-0) in the SEC Tournament.
• Dallis Goodnight tied a season-high three hits at the top of the order.
• Georgia improves to 17-0 when scoring in the first inning.
Key Quotes
Head Coach Tony Baldwin
On Wednesday's wild game…
"I'm really proud of the 'scrap, fight, and find a way.' Lilli [Backes] and Madi [Kerpics] were so competitive in the circle, and I'm so excited to see Madi get back out there and do her thing. While it took a while, we had a lot of competitive at-bats tonight. Just so proud of our team and their fight and we'll get back after it tomorrow."
Up Next
Georgia advances to Thursday's quarterfinal round to face (2) Florida. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Season Record: 39-15, 12-12 SEC
Winning pitcher: Madison Kerpics (12-2)
Losing pitcher: Shelby Lowe (8-5)
Kearney, Gordon Go Deep to Lift Georgia to 14-Inning Win, 6-5
AUBURN, Ala. – The 14th-ranked Georgia softball team defeated the Auburn Tigers Wednesday evening 6-5 in a 14-inning marathon in the first round of the 2024 SEC Tournament at Jane B. Moore Field.
Auburn (27-19-1) hit a three-run home run in the top of the 14th inning to go ahead 5-2. Georgia put the first two on in the bottom of the inning, then Jayda Kearney hit a three-run home run to tie the game, 5-5. Sarah Gordon then knocked a two-out solo home run to walk off the Tigers, 6-5.
Georgia advances to Thursday's quarterfinal round to face (2) Florida. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
Fast Facts
• This was Georgia's longest game since the program record 15-inning game at LSU on April 27, 2012. Georgia won that game 1-0.
• Two games on Wednesday went to 14 innings (LSU vs. Alabama; Georgia vs. Auburn), both of which tied the longest games in SEC Tournament history.
• This was Georgia's first SEC Tournament win since 2019 (vs. Arkansas; College Station, Texas) and the first for head coach Tony Baldwin.
• Lilli Backes worked 6.2 innings in her start and was relieved by Madison Kerpics, who pitched 7.1 innings, nearly a career-long, in her first appearance since April 14.
• Georgia remains undefeated against Auburn (3-0) in the SEC Tournament.
• Dallis Goodnight tied a season-high three hits at the top of the order.
• Georgia improves to 17-0 when scoring in the first inning.
Key Quotes
Head Coach Tony Baldwin
On Wednesday's wild game…
"I'm really proud of the 'scrap, fight, and find a way.' Lilli [Backes] and Madi [Kerpics] were so competitive in the circle, and I'm so excited to see Madi get back out there and do her thing. While it took a while, we had a lot of competitive at-bats tonight. Just so proud of our team and their fight and we'll get back after it tomorrow."
Up Next
Georgia advances to Thursday's quarterfinal round to face (2) Florida. First pitch is set for 5 p.m. ET on SEC Network.
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