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UGA softball No. 3 in power rankings ahead of big weekend

Georgia softball is only ranked behind Oklahoma and Texas in the latest softball power rankings

The Georgia Bulldogs softball team is the third-ranked team in the NCAA’s softball power rankings. Only Oklahoma and Texas are ranked ahead of Georgia. The Bulldogs are 13-1 and have avenged their one loss of the season (to Virginia Tech).

Georgia softball’s recent 2-1 win over No. 8 Clemson is not factored into the most recent edition of the NCAA’s power rankings, but that result would only help the Bulldogs. Michella Chester explained why she had Georgia as the third-ranked softback team in her top-10 power rankings.

The Dawgs too picked up their first loss of the season at the hands of Virginia Tech. Lost by 1 run but followed it up with a 7-4 win over them the next day. Still a top 3 team.

Georgia softball’s next games are on March 1 against No. 20 California and Boise State. The Dawgs also face California (again) and No. 11 Stanford on March 2. Georgia finishes the weekend with another game against Stanford on March 3.

Georgia softball ranked No. 2 in latest power rankings

Georgia softball is only ranked behind the defending national champions

The Georgia Bulldogs softball team is the second-ranked team in the NCAA’s softball power rankings. Only Oklahoma, who is the defending national champions, is ranked ahead of Georgia. The Bulldogs are 9-0 and have three straight wins over ranked opponents.

Georgia is coming off an impressive week where the Bulldogs defeated No. 5 Florida State, No. 20 UCLA and No. 8 Oklahoma State. UGA avenged their Super Regional round defeat in the NCAA Tournament to Florida State with a historic 20-10 demolition of the Seminoles. Georgia scored the most runs in program history against the Seminoles, but did allow a season-high 10 runs.

Michella Chester explained why she had Georgia as the second-ranked team in her power rankings.

The Dawgs and Texas feel interchangeable in the Nos. 2 and 3 spots, but I put Georgia up at two after a statement 20-10 win over Florida State, among four convincing wins at the Clearwater Invitational that included UCLA, Oklahoma State and Wisconsin. Georgia is looking good.

Georgia softball’s next game is on Feb. 23 against Virginia Tech as the Bulldogs host the Georgia Classic. The Dawgs play Virginia Tech again on Feb. 24. Additionally, Georgia plays Radford on Feb. 24.

Georgia softball moves to 9-0, picks up third win over ranked opponent

Georgia softball is looking like a national championship contender after an excellent start to the season

The Georgia Bulldogs softball team is now 9-0. Georgia, who opened the season as the No. 6 team in the country in the USA TODAY/NFCA preseason softball poll, has picked up three straight wins over ranked opponents.

Head coach Tony Baldwin and Georgia avenged their Super Regional round defeat in the NCAA Tournament to Florida State last year. Georgia defeated the No. 5 Seminoles 20-10. Sara Mosley had seven RBIs in Georgia’s impressive win over Florida State, who played in the national championship game last season. Georgia’s 20 runs is the most in program history.

The Bulldogs additionally picked up wins over No. 20 UCLA and No. 8 Oklahoma State at the Clearwater Invitational. Georgia needed extra innings to defeat Wisconsin on Feb. 15.

Georgia’s Feb. 17 game against Minnesota has been cancelled due to weather. The Bulldogs’ next game is on Feb. 23 against Virginia Tech as Georgia hosts the Georgia Classic.

Georgia softball should ascend up the national softball rankings after its impressive showing at the Clearwater Invitational.

UGA softball ranked No. 6 in preseason poll ahead of season opener

Georgia softball has high expectations entering 2024’s season-opener on Feb. 9

The Georgia Bulldogs softball team has high preseason expectations. Georgia softball is the No. 6 team in the country in the USA TODAY/NFCA preseason softball poll. The Dawgs are picked to finish second in the SEC behind Tennessee.

Georgia finished last season as the No. 14 team in the country. The Bulldogs finished with a 42-15 record under head coach Tony Baldwin. Georgia lost in the Super Regional round of the NCAA Tournament to Florida State last year.

This season, Georgia has three preseason All-Americans in Sara Mosley, Jayda Kearny, and Shelby Walters. Georgia opens the season on Feb. 9 at 3:30 p.m. ET against Murray State.

Georgia softball has several games that will be televised on ESPN2 in 2024. The Bulldogs have top games against Tennessee, Florida, and Florida State.

Georgia softball begins SEC play on March 15. The Bulldogs will hope to return to the NCAA Tournament, which is scheduled to start on May 17.