Saturday, February 14
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Georgia Southern Shows Grit Despite Two Close Setbacks
2/14/2026 10:00:00 PM | Softball
TUSCALOOSA, ALA. – Georgia Southern battled through two competitive games Saturday evening at the Bama Bash but fell to Liberty before dropping a late-inning thriller to Purdue. The Eagles showed resilience throughout the day, mounting rallies and producing key offensive moments.
vs. Liberty (2-8)
Georgia Southern fell to Liberty 6-1 in its road rematch at Rhoads Stadium. The Eagles managed just three hits in the contest and were held in check offensively for much of the game.
Liberty struck first in the top of the first inning when an RBI sacrifice fly brought home a run and gave the Flames an early 1-0 lead. Georgia Southern's lone run came in the seventh inning when freshman Carley Ramsden connected on a solo home run, cutting the deficit to 6-1 and marking her first career home run.
The Flames broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning.
Liberty finished with 15 hits in the game, highlighted by multiple players posting multi-hit efforts, while Georgia Southern collected three hits with contributions from Emma Davis (double), Ramsden (hit and home run) and Valerie Combs.
On the mound for the Eagles, Bailey Holland (2-2) took the loss, allowing six runs on 12 hits over 5.1 innings before Hannah Worthington worked the final frames. Liberty starter Gabby Mike earned the win, tossing a complete game and limiting Georgia Southern to just one run.
vs. Purdue (6-3)
Georgia Southern fell 8-7 to Purdue in a close battle. The Eagles rallied from an early deficit but came up just short in a high-scoring affair.
Purdue struck first in the opening inning, scoring three runs with an RBI single and a two-run homer to take an early lead. The Boilermakers added additional runs in the second and third innings to stretch their advantage before
Georgia Southern got on the board in the third when Kayla Christensen tripled to bring home Jaycee Bilbrey.
The Eagles' offense came alive in the fifth inning. Christensen singled to left field to drive in a run, and Georgia Southern continued to rally as Emma Davis drew a walk that scored another run.
Later in the frame, Delanie Thames grounded into a double play but still allowed another run to score, and Bilbrey crossed the plate, giving the Eagles a fourth run.
Purdue responded in the sixth with two runs to regain the lead at 6-4. Georgia Southern answered again in the seventh when Thames blasted a three-run home run over the left field wall, bringing home Davis and Christensen to make it a one-point game.
Despite the late push, Purdue's defense secured the 8-7 win.
Georgia Southern finished with 10 hits in the game, led by a three-hit performance from Christensen – who went 3-for-4 at the plate.
On the mound, Georgia Southern's pitchers, Alana Barnard and Shaylin Stringer, yielded eight runs – six earned – on 12 hits, with Barnard (0-3) taking the loss. Purdue's Bri Fontenot (3-2) earned the win after holding the Eagles in check.
Georgia Southern is slated to play No. 10 Alabama Sunday, Feb. 15, at 12:30 p.m. CT/ 1:30 p.m. ET.
vs. Liberty (2-8)
Georgia Southern fell to Liberty 6-1 in its road rematch at Rhoads Stadium. The Eagles managed just three hits in the contest and were held in check offensively for much of the game.
Liberty struck first in the top of the first inning when an RBI sacrifice fly brought home a run and gave the Flames an early 1-0 lead. Georgia Southern's lone run came in the seventh inning when freshman Carley Ramsden connected on a solo home run, cutting the deficit to 6-1 and marking her first career home run.
The Flames broke the game open with a five-run sixth inning.
Liberty finished with 15 hits in the game, highlighted by multiple players posting multi-hit efforts, while Georgia Southern collected three hits with contributions from Emma Davis (double), Ramsden (hit and home run) and Valerie Combs.
On the mound for the Eagles, Bailey Holland (2-2) took the loss, allowing six runs on 12 hits over 5.1 innings before Hannah Worthington worked the final frames. Liberty starter Gabby Mike earned the win, tossing a complete game and limiting Georgia Southern to just one run.
vs. Purdue (6-3)
Georgia Southern fell 8-7 to Purdue in a close battle. The Eagles rallied from an early deficit but came up just short in a high-scoring affair.
Purdue struck first in the opening inning, scoring three runs with an RBI single and a two-run homer to take an early lead. The Boilermakers added additional runs in the second and third innings to stretch their advantage before
Georgia Southern got on the board in the third when Kayla Christensen tripled to bring home Jaycee Bilbrey.
The Eagles' offense came alive in the fifth inning. Christensen singled to left field to drive in a run, and Georgia Southern continued to rally as Emma Davis drew a walk that scored another run.
Later in the frame, Delanie Thames grounded into a double play but still allowed another run to score, and Bilbrey crossed the plate, giving the Eagles a fourth run.
Purdue responded in the sixth with two runs to regain the lead at 6-4. Georgia Southern answered again in the seventh when Thames blasted a three-run home run over the left field wall, bringing home Davis and Christensen to make it a one-point game.
Despite the late push, Purdue's defense secured the 8-7 win.
Georgia Southern finished with 10 hits in the game, led by a three-hit performance from Christensen – who went 3-for-4 at the plate.
On the mound, Georgia Southern's pitchers, Alana Barnard and Shaylin Stringer, yielded eight runs – six earned – on 12 hits, with Barnard (0-3) taking the loss. Purdue's Bri Fontenot (3-2) earned the win after holding the Eagles in check.
Georgia Southern is slated to play No. 10 Alabama Sunday, Feb. 15, at 12:30 p.m. CT/ 1:30 p.m. ET.
Team Stats
Pitching:
W: MIKE, Gabby (1-4)
L: Holland, Bailey (2-2)
Batting:
2B: DOERR, Paige 1
HR: McMANUS, Brynn 1 ; STRICKLAND, Maci 1
RBI: DOERR, Paige 1 ; McMANUS, Brynn 2 ; CARRASQUILLO, Alexia 1 ; STRICKLAND, Maci 2
SF: CARRASQUILLO, Alexia 1
Base Running:
RUNS: FOX, Ella 2 ; DOERR, Paige 1 ; McMANUS, Brynn 1 ; NORRIS, Aubry 1 ; STRICKLAND, Maci 1
Batting:
2B: Davis, Emma 1
HR: Ramsden, Carley 1
RBI: Ramsden, Carley 1
Base Running:
RUNS: Ramsden, Carley 1
HBP: Thames, Delanie 1 ; Cushman, Payton 1
Game Leaders
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