PREVIEW: Eagles Take on Georgia Tech in In-State Matchup - Georgia Southern University Athletics

ATLANTA – The Georgia Southern Eagles (19-22, 6-9 SBC) hit the road for a midweek nonconference matchup against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (26-22, 8-10, ACC), as the Eagles look to challenge an in-state opponent and build momentum late in the season.

The contest provides Georgia Southern with another opportunity to sharpen execution against a Power Five opponent before continuing conference play.

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Series History
Georgia Tech holds a 57-14 advantage in the all-time series. The Yellow Jackets claimed a 1-0 victory on April 1, 2025, in the most recent meeting, while Georgia Southern's last win in the series came in a 6-5 victory on March 24, 2009.

Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern are hitting .279 as a team with 295 hits and 159 RBI this season.

Senior Emma Davis leads the Eagles at the plate, batting .371 with 43 hits and 28 RBI, while freshman Jaycee Bilbrey continues to produce with a .366 average and 41 hits.

Kayla Christensen has added consistency at the top of the lineup with a .354 average and a team-high 46 hits, while Delanie Thames provides power with nine home runs and 38 RBI along with a .652 slugging percentage.

In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.23 ERA across 97.2 innings, while Bailey Holland has contributed 92.2 innings and eight wins, giving the Eagles a reliable one-two punch.

Scouting the Yellow Jackets
Georgia Tech enters the matchup with a competitive lineup that features several key contributors at the plate.

Alyssa Willer has been a steady presence offensively, hitting a .399 with consistent extra-base production (12 doubles, one triple and 12 home runs), while Holly Medina adds power in the middle of the lineup with multiple home runs and run-producing opportunities.

In the circle, Georgia Tech relies on Madalyn Johnson, who has been a primary option with a strong workload, posting a 3.10 ERA while logging 137.2 innings worked.

First pitch is set for 6 p.m. ET at Shirley Clements Mewborn Field. Fans can follow the game on the ACC Network Extra (ACCNX).

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Players Mentioned

Alana Barnard

Jaycee Bilbrey

Kayla Christensen

Emma Davis

Bailey Holland

Delanie Thames

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