Super Regional Showdown at Foley Field
The NCAA super regionals between the Georgia Bulldogs and the Mississippi State Bulldogs are set to unfold at Foley Field in Athens, Georgia, from Saturday through Monday, with a decisive third game only if the first two contests split.
Georgia enters the series as the third‑ranked team nationally, but will be without third baseman Tre Phelps, who was ejected for a taunting incident after a game‑winning home run. His absence leaves a noticeable gap in the lineup.
Game 1 is slated for 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, and will be televised on ESPN, followed by Game 2 at noon on Sunday, June 7, also on ESPN. If a third game becomes necessary, it will be played on Monday at the same time slot.
Stakes and Historical Context
The winner of the series will earn a ticket to the College World Series in Omaha, Nebraska, where the national champion will be crowned. The Bulldogs have not reached the College World Series since 2008, and their lone national championship came in 1990, making this opportunity especially valuable.
Mississippi State is looking to avoid a fifth and sixth loss to Georgia this season, a result that would further cement the Bulldogs' recent dominance in their matchups.