26-05-2025
Georgia softball falls to Florida, shares message with fans after elimination
Georgia softball falls to Florida, shares message with fans after elimination
The season is over for the Georgia Bulldogs softball team. Georgia (35-23) lost 5-2 against the Florida Gators (48-15), who are the national No. 3 seed. Florida beat Georgia to advance to the College World Series in a decisive Game 3.
Georgia put together a late run in the seventh inning after trailing 5-0. The Bulldogs scored two runs in the top of the seven off a Jaydyn Goodwin home run.
Florida joins four other SEC teams (Oklahoma, Texas, Tennessee and Ole Miss) in Oklahoma City for the Women's College World Series. Florida won the Gainesville Super Regional after winning Game 1 and Game 3. In Game 1, Florida won 6-1. Georgia took Game 2 with a 2-1 win behind a strong pitching performance from Lilli Backes.
Taylor Shumaker went three-for-three and hit a home run for Florida. She had three RBIs to lead the Gators. Florida had 14 hits, but stranded 20 runners on base and kept Georgia in the game until the Gators connected on a pair of home runs in a four-run fifth inning.
Georgia softball shares message with fans, thanks players
"You had our backs every pitch of our NCAA Tournament run," said Georgia softball after losing to Florida. "We'll see you back at The Jack in 2026. A special thank you to our seniors Lyndi Rae Davis, Dallis Goodnight, Lilli Backes, and Rachel Gibson. You will forever be DGDs (Damn Good Dawgs)."
