The 2026 SEC baseball tournament quarterfinals kicked off on Thursday at Hoover Metropolitan Stadium in Hoover, Alabama, drawing a crowd of fans eager to see top seeds battle for a spot in the next round.
Top-seeded Georgia emerged victorious over eighth-seeded Mississippi State, securing a 5-3 win that was punctuated by Brennan Hudson's three-run homer in the fourth inning.
Key Performances
Ace Reese contributed an RBI single in the sixth that pushed Mississippi State's tally, while Noah Sullivan added a solo homer in the ninth to keep the lead within reach.
Reliever Matt Scott threw four solid innings, allowing just one run and striking out three, helping preserve Georgia's lead.
The slate also featured other quarterfinal matchups, including Alabama against Florida and Texas versus Arkansas, while Texas A&M is set to meet Auburn on Friday.
Fans can explore the full tournament bracket on the Southeastern Conference's official website, where schedules and results are updated in real time.