Bulldogs to Host Georgia Classic This Weekend

No. 17/16 Georgia (7-4)
hosting the 20^th Annual Georgia Classic
Dates: Feb. 24-26, 2023
Location: Athens, Ga.
Stadium: Jack Turner Stadium
Admission: FREE (no tickets required // seating is first come, first served)
Participating teams:
   Hofstra (0-5)
   Cal Baptist (4-6)
   Lipscomb (2-5)
Georgia's Schedule:
   Friday, Feb. 24
     3 p.m. – vs. Hofstra
     5:30 p.m. – vs. Cal Baptist
   Saturday, Feb. 25
     12:30 p.m. – vs. Cal Baptist
     3 p.m. – vs. Hofstra
   Sunday, Feb. 26
     1 p.m. – vs. Lipscomb

Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network+
Live Stats: GeorgiaDogs.com
Twitter Updates: @UGAsoftball

The Georgia Bulldogs will welcome Hofstra, Cal Baptist, and Lipscomb in the 20th Annual Georgia Classic this weekend at Jack Turner Stadium.

Georgia will begin its tournament action Friday against Hofstra at 3 p.m. and Cal Baptist at 5:30 p.m. The nine-game round robin tournament will wrap up Sunday at 1 p.m. when Georgia takes on the Lipscomb Bisons.

Follow the Bulldogs
» Every Georgia game of the Georgia Classic will stream live on SEC Network+. Jack Sadighian 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.

BULLDOGS BULLETIN
Series History
Hofstra
» Georgia leads all-time series 1-0
» The lone meeting was on March 5, 1999 in Tampa, Florida; Georgia won 10-2
Cal Baptist
» First meeting
Lipscomb
» Georgia leads the all-time series 2-0
» Both meetings have been in Athens: 2001, 2011

Recapping Last Week's Action
Georgia fell on the road to No. 5 Clemson on Tuesday, 7-1. Clemson opened the game with a five-run first inning. Shelby Walters entered the game and held the Tigers scoreless until a two-run sixth. Jayda Kearney led the Bulldogs at the plate, scattering two hits.

A Look at What's Ahead
February will come to a close Tuesday when Georgia travels to Atlanta for a midweek matchup with rival Georgia Tech. First pitch between the Bulldogs and Yellow Jackets is set for 6 p.m. Georgia will then return home to host the Bulldog Classic next weekend. Georgia will welcome Ball State, Stetson, and Samford to Athens for the 10-game tournament.

Georgia in the Polls
Georgia's rankings after Week 2:
     - USA Today/NFCA: 17
     - ESPN/USA Softball: 16
     - D1Softball: 14
     - Softball America: 13

Coaching Connection
Hofstra assistant coach Kristyn Sandberg will make her return to Athens this weekend. The 2012 All-American was part of Georgia's 2009 and 2010 Women's College World Series teams and helped guide Georgia to Super Regional appearances in 2011 and 2012. Sandberg still appears on Georgia's career top 10 lists in home runs (45), slugging pct. (.612), walks (91), and hit by pitch (33). The All-American catcher recorded 1,107 putouts and had a career .990 fielding percentage.

Georgia to Take Part in 2024 TaxAct Clearwater Invitational
It was announced Sunday, Feb. 19 that Georgia will take part in the 2024 TaxAct Clearwater Invitational in Clearwater, Florida. The Dogs are one of 16 top-tier programs selected to participate in the tournament next season. Georgia last appeared in the tournament in 2020.

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Players Mentioned

Jayda Kearney

Shelby Walters