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PREVIEW: Eagles Take on No. 15 Georgia in Midweek Test
4/21/2026 5:00:00 PM | Softball
STATESBORO – The Georgia Southern Eagles (19-26, 6-12 SBC) travel to Athens, Georgia, for a midweek matchup against the No. 15 Georgia Bulldogs (33-13, 10-8, SEC), as the Eagles look to challenge one of the nation's top teams and build momentum late in the season.
The in-state contest provides Georgia Southern with another opportunity to compete against a nationally ranked opponent while continuing to sharpen execution ahead of the final stretch of conference play.
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Series History
Georgia holds a 34-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Bulldogs claimed a 1-0 victory on March 12, 2025 in the most recent meeting, while Georgia Southern's lone win in the series came in a 1-0 result on Feb. 19, 2000.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the matchup hitting .273 as a team with 314 hits and 165 RBI this season.
Senior Emma Davis leads the Eagles at the plate, batting .354 with 45 hits and 28 RBI, while Jaycee Bilbrey continues to produce with a .341 average, 42 hits, and 25 runs scored.
Kayla Christensen has been a consistent presence at the top of the lineup, hitting .338 with a team-high 49 hits and 34 runs scored, while Delanie Thames provides power in the middle of the order with 10 home runs and 40 RBI along with a .656 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.16 ERA across 108.2 innings with 10 complete games, while Bailey Holland has added eight wins and over 100 innings pitched, giving the Eagles experience in the rotation.
Scouting the Bulldogs
Georgia enters the matchup, backed by one of the most explosive offenses in the country, hitting .355 as a team with 420 hits and 309 RBI.
The Bulldogs feature a deep lineup led by Sarah Gordon, who is hitting .414 with 53 hits and nine home runs, while Jaydyn Goodwin adds a .379 average with 55 hits, including 11 doubles and eight home runs.
Tyler Ellison contributes power with eight home runs and 40 RBI, and Keirstin Roose leads the team with 12 home runs, giving Georgia multiple power threats throughout the lineup.
In the circle, Georgia boasts a strong pitching staff with a 3.14 team ERA, led by Randi Roelling, who holds a 13-6 record with a 3.05 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 101.0 innings. Addisen Fisher adds another key arm with a 2.11 ERA across 73.0 innings, helping the Bulldogs control games defensively.
The Eagles will look to compete early and use the midweek test as preparation for the remainder of conference play.
The in-state contest provides Georgia Southern with another opportunity to compete against a nationally ranked opponent while continuing to sharpen execution ahead of the final stretch of conference play.
Important Links
Watch
Live Stats
Game Notes
Twitter/X
Series History
Georgia holds a 34-1 advantage in the all-time series. The Bulldogs claimed a 1-0 victory on March 12, 2025 in the most recent meeting, while Georgia Southern's lone win in the series came in a 1-0 result on Feb. 19, 2000.
Scouting the Eagles
Georgia Southern enters the matchup hitting .273 as a team with 314 hits and 165 RBI this season.
Senior Emma Davis leads the Eagles at the plate, batting .354 with 45 hits and 28 RBI, while Jaycee Bilbrey continues to produce with a .341 average, 42 hits, and 25 runs scored.
Kayla Christensen has been a consistent presence at the top of the lineup, hitting .338 with a team-high 49 hits and 34 runs scored, while Delanie Thames provides power in the middle of the order with 10 home runs and 40 RBI along with a .656 slugging percentage.
In the circle, Alana Barnard leads the staff with a 3.16 ERA across 108.2 innings with 10 complete games, while Bailey Holland has added eight wins and over 100 innings pitched, giving the Eagles experience in the rotation.
Scouting the Bulldogs
Georgia enters the matchup, backed by one of the most explosive offenses in the country, hitting .355 as a team with 420 hits and 309 RBI.
The Bulldogs feature a deep lineup led by Sarah Gordon, who is hitting .414 with 53 hits and nine home runs, while Jaydyn Goodwin adds a .379 average with 55 hits, including 11 doubles and eight home runs.
Tyler Ellison contributes power with eight home runs and 40 RBI, and Keirstin Roose leads the team with 12 home runs, giving Georgia multiple power threats throughout the lineup.
In the circle, Georgia boasts a strong pitching staff with a 3.14 team ERA, led by Randi Roelling, who holds a 13-6 record with a 3.05 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 101.0 innings. Addisen Fisher adds another key arm with a 2.11 ERA across 73.0 innings, helping the Bulldogs control games defensively.
The Eagles will look to compete early and use the midweek test as preparation for the remainder of conference play.
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