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Georgia junior LHP Randi Roelling during a game against Belmont in the Red and Black Showcase on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026.
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No. 17 Georgia Primed for Shriners Children’s Clearwater Invitational this Week
February 11, 2026 | Softball
SB: No. 17 Georgia Primed for Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational this Week
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Georgia Sports Communications
Feb. 11, 2026
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Georgia Softball is primed for six high-level meetings this week at the 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitation from Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 14.
No. 17/20 Georgia
at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational
Georgia's Tournament Schedule
Venue: Eddie C. Moore Complex
Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network/SEC Network+
Live Updates: GeorgiaDogs.com
X Updates (for Georgia): @UGASoftball
BULLDOG BULLETIN
Georgia Softball will trek down to Clearwater, Fla. for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational to take six of the top Division I softball programs in the country. A complete schedule is compiled below:
Thursday, Feb. 12 - vs. Oklahoma State - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12 - vs. No. 11 Nebraska - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 - vs. NC State - 9:00 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 - vs. UCF - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 - vs. Northwestern - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 - vs. No. 22 Duke - 4:00 p.m.
Series History
Oklahoma State
- The series is tied 4-4, and the Bulldogs won 8-4 (2025) in the most recent game.
Nebraska
- Georgia holds a 2-1 series lead, winning 3-2 in the last match up (2007)
NC State
- The Bulldogs lead 5-2, winning last season 8-4.
UCF
- Georgia leads the series between the two schools, 4-1, last winning 4-0 (2025).
Northwestern
- The Bulldogs are 8-1 against Northwestern, winning the last contest 8-3 (2020).
Duke
- Georgia leads the series 5-2, last playing the Blue Devils in the 2025 in the Durham Regional last season.
Georgia in the Polls
Georgia in the Polls: Week One
- NFCA/GoRout: 20
- ESPN/USA Softball: 17
- D1Softball: 19
- Softball America: 19
- Latest RPI: X
Opening Weekend Recap
Georgia ended opening weekend at the 19th Annual Red and Black Showcase going 4-1 with dominant performances from hitters and pitchers alike.
On Friday, freshman Presley Harrison earned her first career start in the Bulldogs' season-opening win over Missouri State going 3.0 innings with five strikeouts while allowing just three hits and one earned run. Junior Emma Castorri's three-run homer in the first inning sparked the Georgia offense to a 10-1 win. Later in the afternoon, sophomore Addisen Fisher earned her first win in the red and black in a 7-1 victory over Fordham. Keirsten Roose and Delani Sullivan each homered in the victory.
To kick off Saturday play, the Bulldogs rematched against Fordham, this time running out 5-1 victors. Junior LHP Randi Roelling made her first start of the season with Tyler Ellison providing offensive spark in the sixth inning with her first deep shot of the season. Against Belmont, the Bulldog pitching staff recorded their first shutout of the season in a 12-0 result.
Georgia dropped the Sunday finale against Belmont, 2-1, despite holding the Bruins to just one hit in the game - a two-run blast in the top of the first inning.
What's Up Next?
Baldwin's side is now set for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational this week taking on RV/23 Oklahoma State, No. 11/T8 Nebraska, NC State, UCF, Northwestern and 22/19 Duke.
Following Clearwater action, the Bulldogs will return to Athens for a date with Samford next Wednesday, Feb. 18 before hosting Seton Hall, Utah State and Virginia Tech in the Georgia Classic at the Jack Turner Stadium the ensuing weekend (Feb. 20-22).
National Recognition
A trio of Bulldogs have earned preseason recognition from both Softball America and D1Softball. In the Softball America preseason Top 100 Player Rankings, Sarah Gordon checked in at No. 78 and transfer pitcher Addisen Fisher spotted in at No. 93. More, Jaydyn Goodwin, Gordon and Fisher were tabbed as the No. 12 outfielder, the No. 8 UTL player and the No. 23 pitcher, respectively, by the outlet.
D1Softball had three Georgia players in its D100 preseason Player Rankings with Goodwin at No. 52, Gordon at No. 67 and Fisher at No. 74. Positionally, by D1Softball, Goodwin was pinned as the No. 20 outfielder, Gordon as the No. 14 outfielder and Fisher as the No. 25 pitcher.
Eyes on the Freshman
Four Bulldog freshmen earned spots on Softball America and D1Softball's preseason Freshman Watch Lists. Pitchers Presley Harrison and Ada Little along with infielder Brooke Smith were all selected to the Softball America Freshman Watch List. More, Harrison and Little joined infielder Gabi Novickas on D1Softball's SEC Freshman Watch List.
New Faces, New Places
12 new players will don the red and black this season with six transfer athletes and six freshmen.
Out of the portal, Baldwin and his staff welcome sophomore pitchers Addisen Fisher and Maddie Johnson. Fisher, a UCLA transfer, was tabbed to the Big-10 All-Freshman Team last season, as well as the D1Softball Freshman All-American First Team. Johnson, an Athens native, arrives from Georgia Southern after being named to the All-Sun Belt Conference First Team and to the D1Softball Freshman All-American Second Team. Outfielders Natalie Ray and Delani Sullivan join infielders Bailey Lindemuth and Keirsten Roose to round out the portal class. Ray is a North Georgia transfer who started her career at Ole Miss while Sullivan arrives from SEC opponent Kentucky. Lindemuth comes to Athens after reaching the Womens' College World Series with Texas Tech last season, and graduate transfer Roose joins the Bulldogs after four strong seasons with Coastal Carolina.
Two of Georgia's six freshman signees will join the pitching staff in lefty Ada Little from Georgetown, Ky and the right-handed Presley Harrison from Baxley, Ga. Infielders Gabi Novickas, Brooke Smith and Katelin Smith hail from Chicago, Ill., Brandon, Miss. and Glennville, Ga. Outfielder Natalie Donaldson, a native of DeWitt, Mich. rounds out the six-person freshman class and the 12 newcomers.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Georgia Sports Communications
Feb. 11, 2026
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Georgia Softball is primed for six high-level meetings this week at the 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitation from Thursday, Feb. 12 through Saturday, Feb. 14.
No. 17/20 Georgia
at the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational
Georgia's Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, Feb. 12: vs. No. 23/RV Oklahoma State (11:00 a.m.) and No. T-8/11 Nebraska (4:00 p.m.)
- Friday, Feb. 13: vs. NC State (9:00 a.m.) and UCF (1:00 p.m.)
- Saturday, Feb. 14: vs. Northwestern (1:00 p.m.) and No. 19/22 Duke (1:00 p.m.)
Venue: Eddie C. Moore Complex
Media Information
Streaming: SEC Network/SEC Network+
Live Updates: GeorgiaDogs.com
X Updates (for Georgia): @UGASoftball
BULLDOG BULLETIN
Georgia Softball will trek down to Clearwater, Fla. for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational to take six of the top Division I softball programs in the country. A complete schedule is compiled below:
Thursday, Feb. 12 - vs. Oklahoma State - 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12 - vs. No. 11 Nebraska - 4:00 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 - vs. NC State - 9:00 a.m.
Friday, Feb. 13 - vs. UCF - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 - vs. Northwestern - 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 14 - vs. No. 22 Duke - 4:00 p.m.
Series History
Oklahoma State
- The series is tied 4-4, and the Bulldogs won 8-4 (2025) in the most recent game.
Nebraska
- Georgia holds a 2-1 series lead, winning 3-2 in the last match up (2007)
NC State
- The Bulldogs lead 5-2, winning last season 8-4.
UCF
- Georgia leads the series between the two schools, 4-1, last winning 4-0 (2025).
Northwestern
- The Bulldogs are 8-1 against Northwestern, winning the last contest 8-3 (2020).
Duke
- Georgia leads the series 5-2, last playing the Blue Devils in the 2025 in the Durham Regional last season.
Georgia in the Polls
Georgia in the Polls: Week One
- NFCA/GoRout: 20
- ESPN/USA Softball: 17
- D1Softball: 19
- Softball America: 19
- Latest RPI: X
Opening Weekend Recap
Georgia ended opening weekend at the 19th Annual Red and Black Showcase going 4-1 with dominant performances from hitters and pitchers alike.
On Friday, freshman Presley Harrison earned her first career start in the Bulldogs' season-opening win over Missouri State going 3.0 innings with five strikeouts while allowing just three hits and one earned run. Junior Emma Castorri's three-run homer in the first inning sparked the Georgia offense to a 10-1 win. Later in the afternoon, sophomore Addisen Fisher earned her first win in the red and black in a 7-1 victory over Fordham. Keirsten Roose and Delani Sullivan each homered in the victory.
To kick off Saturday play, the Bulldogs rematched against Fordham, this time running out 5-1 victors. Junior LHP Randi Roelling made her first start of the season with Tyler Ellison providing offensive spark in the sixth inning with her first deep shot of the season. Against Belmont, the Bulldog pitching staff recorded their first shutout of the season in a 12-0 result.
Georgia dropped the Sunday finale against Belmont, 2-1, despite holding the Bruins to just one hit in the game - a two-run blast in the top of the first inning.
What's Up Next?
Baldwin's side is now set for the Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational this week taking on RV/23 Oklahoma State, No. 11/T8 Nebraska, NC State, UCF, Northwestern and 22/19 Duke.
Following Clearwater action, the Bulldogs will return to Athens for a date with Samford next Wednesday, Feb. 18 before hosting Seton Hall, Utah State and Virginia Tech in the Georgia Classic at the Jack Turner Stadium the ensuing weekend (Feb. 20-22).
National Recognition
A trio of Bulldogs have earned preseason recognition from both Softball America and D1Softball. In the Softball America preseason Top 100 Player Rankings, Sarah Gordon checked in at No. 78 and transfer pitcher Addisen Fisher spotted in at No. 93. More, Jaydyn Goodwin, Gordon and Fisher were tabbed as the No. 12 outfielder, the No. 8 UTL player and the No. 23 pitcher, respectively, by the outlet.
D1Softball had three Georgia players in its D100 preseason Player Rankings with Goodwin at No. 52, Gordon at No. 67 and Fisher at No. 74. Positionally, by D1Softball, Goodwin was pinned as the No. 20 outfielder, Gordon as the No. 14 outfielder and Fisher as the No. 25 pitcher.
Eyes on the Freshman
Four Bulldog freshmen earned spots on Softball America and D1Softball's preseason Freshman Watch Lists. Pitchers Presley Harrison and Ada Little along with infielder Brooke Smith were all selected to the Softball America Freshman Watch List. More, Harrison and Little joined infielder Gabi Novickas on D1Softball's SEC Freshman Watch List.
New Faces, New Places
12 new players will don the red and black this season with six transfer athletes and six freshmen.
Out of the portal, Baldwin and his staff welcome sophomore pitchers Addisen Fisher and Maddie Johnson. Fisher, a UCLA transfer, was tabbed to the Big-10 All-Freshman Team last season, as well as the D1Softball Freshman All-American First Team. Johnson, an Athens native, arrives from Georgia Southern after being named to the All-Sun Belt Conference First Team and to the D1Softball Freshman All-American Second Team. Outfielders Natalie Ray and Delani Sullivan join infielders Bailey Lindemuth and Keirsten Roose to round out the portal class. Ray is a North Georgia transfer who started her career at Ole Miss while Sullivan arrives from SEC opponent Kentucky. Lindemuth comes to Athens after reaching the Womens' College World Series with Texas Tech last season, and graduate transfer Roose joins the Bulldogs after four strong seasons with Coastal Carolina.
Two of Georgia's six freshman signees will join the pitching staff in lefty Ada Little from Georgetown, Ky and the right-handed Presley Harrison from Baxley, Ga. Infielders Gabi Novickas, Brooke Smith and Katelin Smith hail from Chicago, Ill., Brandon, Miss. and Glennville, Ga. Outfielder Natalie Donaldson, a native of DeWitt, Mich. rounds out the six-person freshman class and the 12 newcomers.
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