University of Georgia Athletics
Wednesday, May 6
Lexington, Ky.
8:00 PM
University of Georgia
37-17
7
vs
3
LSU
37-17
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | Runs R | Hits H | Errors E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 |
| LSU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
Roelling’s Season-High in Strikeouts Helps Bulldogs Roll to 7-3 Win over LSU in SEC Tournament
May 06, 2026 | Softball
LEXINGTON, Ky – The No. 13-ranked (9-seed) Georgia Bulldogs advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament with a 7-3 win over the No. 13-ranked (8-seed) LSU Tigers on Wednesday night at John Cropp Stadium. Georgia improves to 37-17 on the season.
SOFTBALL | vs. No. 18 (8-seed) LSU | W, 7-3
Winning Pitcher: Randi Roelling (17-9)
Losing Pitcher: Jayden Heavener (12-8)
Fast Facts:
Key Quotes:
Georgia Head Coach Tony Baldwin
Opening Statement…
"What a game. Just really proud of the way our team came out and responded. These late starts are a little different and so you know you have to manage your time and energy over the course of the day. I thought they did a really good job of doing that and then came out with a really good energy level tonight. Certainly, some competitiveness. I thought we kept learning each and every at bat and managed the strike zone well and the batter's box. I thought Randi [Roelling] did what Randi does in terms of just competed and executed pitches, and I thought she was outstanding. Overall, just proud of the way that we competed and that we got the 'W,' and we get a chance to play again tomorrow."
On the rematch with Oklahoma tomorrow…
"I'm not sure there's many teams that look forward to another crack at them, but at the end of the day, we've talked since the outset that this is a race for us and a competition for us of trying to be the best version of ourselves. Oklahoma is the team that gives us that opportunity tomorrow to challenge ourselves and learn and grow and compete, and we know that if we do that we'll have a chance against anybody. They have a great team. You don't get many holes in their lineup. They have a lot of pitching variation. They're obviously well coached. They defend well. You name a superlative, and you can throw it at Oklahoma. We're going to go out, and we're going to play. We're going to compete, and I think we learned last time that we make a pitch here or have a clutch hit here or make one more play then the outcomes can go different. We're going to fight like heck to get those edges tomorrow night."
#22 Emily Digby | Jr. | INF
On her role in the lineup…
"Ultimately, it's a spot in the lineup, and we have to get our job done just like the top half of the lineup does. It's no different and we all understand that. Tonight we just pass the bat just like it's always fun to do."
#34 Randi Roelling | Jr. | LHP
On her performance…
"I think just going out there and getting zeroes on the board for them. We want it, and I want it for them. We're out there, and we have each other's back. When they do it I have to get the job done, too. I'm just going to go out there and give it all I got."
Up Next:
No. 13 Georgia will take on No. 1 Oklahoma in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament tomorrow night at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
Tickets for the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament can be found on Ticketmaster or by contacting the University of Kentucky Ticket Office.
SOFTBALL | vs. No. 18 (8-seed) LSU | W, 7-3
Winning Pitcher: Randi Roelling (17-9)
Losing Pitcher: Jayden Heavener (12-8)
Fast Facts:
- LHP Randi Roelling made the start in the circle going the full seven innings with three hits, three earned runs, three walks and a season-high 10 strikeouts in the win.
- Senior Natalie Ray opened the scoring in the third inning with an RBI double to center field before senior Jaydyn Goodwin slashed an RBI single up the middle to put Georgia ahead 2-0.
- The Tigers tied things up with a two-run shot in the bottom of the third before Emily Digby crushed a three-run homer to right center to put Georgia back in front, 5-2.
- Georgia added a pair of insurance runs in the top of the seventh behind Sarah Gordon and Tyler Ellison RBI singles. The Tigers scored one last run in the bottom of the seventh.
- The Bulldogs advance to take on No. 1 (1-seed) Oklahoma in tomorrow night's quarterfinal.
- Georgia moves to 29-47 all-time against LSU and 4-5 in the SEC Tournament.
- The win also marks head coach Tony Baldwin's 200th career win as a head coach.
Key Quotes:
Georgia Head Coach Tony Baldwin
Opening Statement…
"What a game. Just really proud of the way our team came out and responded. These late starts are a little different and so you know you have to manage your time and energy over the course of the day. I thought they did a really good job of doing that and then came out with a really good energy level tonight. Certainly, some competitiveness. I thought we kept learning each and every at bat and managed the strike zone well and the batter's box. I thought Randi [Roelling] did what Randi does in terms of just competed and executed pitches, and I thought she was outstanding. Overall, just proud of the way that we competed and that we got the 'W,' and we get a chance to play again tomorrow."
On the rematch with Oklahoma tomorrow…
"I'm not sure there's many teams that look forward to another crack at them, but at the end of the day, we've talked since the outset that this is a race for us and a competition for us of trying to be the best version of ourselves. Oklahoma is the team that gives us that opportunity tomorrow to challenge ourselves and learn and grow and compete, and we know that if we do that we'll have a chance against anybody. They have a great team. You don't get many holes in their lineup. They have a lot of pitching variation. They're obviously well coached. They defend well. You name a superlative, and you can throw it at Oklahoma. We're going to go out, and we're going to play. We're going to compete, and I think we learned last time that we make a pitch here or have a clutch hit here or make one more play then the outcomes can go different. We're going to fight like heck to get those edges tomorrow night."
#22 Emily Digby | Jr. | INF
On her role in the lineup…
"Ultimately, it's a spot in the lineup, and we have to get our job done just like the top half of the lineup does. It's no different and we all understand that. Tonight we just pass the bat just like it's always fun to do."
#34 Randi Roelling | Jr. | LHP
On her performance…
"I think just going out there and getting zeroes on the board for them. We want it, and I want it for them. We're out there, and we have each other's back. When they do it I have to get the job done, too. I'm just going to go out there and give it all I got."
Up Next:
No. 13 Georgia will take on No. 1 Oklahoma in the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament tomorrow night at approximately 8:00 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
Tickets for the 2026 SEC Softball Tournament can be found on Ticketmaster or by contacting the University of Kentucky Ticket Office.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: Roelling, Randi (17-9)
L: Jayden Heavener (12-8)
Batting:
2B: Goodwin, Jaydyn 1 ; Lindemuth, Bailey 1 ; Digby, Emily 1 ; Ray, Natalie 1
HR: Digby, Emily 1
RBI: Goodwin, Jaydyn 1 ; Gordon, Sarah 1 ; Ellison, Tyler 1 ; Digby, Emily 3 ; Ray, Natalie 1
SH: Roose, Keirstin 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Smith, Brooke 1 ; Goodwin, Jaydyn 1 ; Mitchell, Mollie 1 ; Lindemuth, Bailey 1 ; Digby, Emily 2 ; Ray, Natalie 1
HBP: Goodwin, Jaydyn 1
Batting:
2B: Ally Hutchins 1
HR: Sierra Daniel 1
RBI: Sierra Daniel 2
Base Running:
RUNS: Jalia Lassiter 1 ; Sierra Daniel 1 ; Char Lorenz 1
Game Leaders
AB
3
R
1
H
3
RBI
1
AB
3
R
2
H
3
RBI
3
AB
3
R
0
H
1
RBI
0
AB
4
R
0
H
1
RBI
1
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