Georgia Bulldogs Secure Semifinal Berth
Georgia, the fourth‑ranked team in the SEC and the conference champion, moved into the tournament semifinals on Thursday with a 5‑3 victory over No. 14 Mississippi State in Hoover, Alabama. The win marks the Bulldogs’ first SEC Tournament triumph since 2021 and their first semifinal appearance since 2019.
Starter Joey Volchko delivered five solid innings, surrendering only two runs, while reliever Matt Scott closed out the game to earn the save. Their efforts kept the Bulldogs in control despite a late rally attempt by the opposition.
The offensive spark came in the fourth inning when Brennan Hudson launched a three‑run home run, a blast that pushed Georgia’s NCAA‑leading home run total to 148. The timely hit gave the Bulldogs a comfortable lead and shifted momentum firmly in their favor.
Georgia finished the regular season with a perfect 4‑0 record against Mississippi State, having swept the Bulldogs in Starkville earlier in April. The team now prepares to meet either Florida or Alabama in the semifinals, a matchup that will be streamed on the SEC Network and the Georgia Bulldogs Sports Network.