Georgia softball to close second day of action vs LSU at SEC Tournament

Georgia softball to close second day of action vs LSU at SEC Tournament

Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) defends WR Thomas Blackshear (2) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) fields a punt during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia OLB Khamari Brooks (15) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia ILB Anthony Kruah (13) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens position (5) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens (5) xxx during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia WR Jeremy Bell (11) runs the ball after a catch during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia DB Jordan Smith (28) & WR Jeremy Bell line against each other during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia WR Craig Dandridge Jr (81) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) runs the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14), TE Jaden Reddell (23), & TE Elyiss (10) Williams celebrate a touchdown during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) celebrates during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia WR Landon Roldon (8) catches during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) catches a touchdown pass during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) & QB Bryson Beaver (18) celebrates a touchdown pass during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) passes the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia ILB Terrell Foster (30) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia WR Will Taylor (47) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia OLB Darren Ikinnagbon (11) rushes the O line during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia RB Jae Lamar (27) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Bryson Beaver (18) tosses the ball to RB Jae Lamar (27) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Ryan Montgomery (15) passes the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) at the line of scrimmage during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) celebrates a touch down during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) celebrates a touchdown during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia WR Walter Blanchard (28) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia S Blake Stewart (27) intercepts a pass during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) defends WR Thomas Blackshear (2) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) defends WR Thomas Blackshear (2) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia S Tyriq Green (23) fields a punt during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia OLB Khamari Brooks (15) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia ILB Anthony Kruah (13) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens position (5) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia RB Chauncey Bowens (5) xxx during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia WR Jeremy Bell (11) runs the ball after a catch during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia DB Jordan Smith (28) & WR Jeremy Bell line against each other during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) passes the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia WR Craig Dandridge Jr (81) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14) runs the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) runs the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Gunner Stockton (14), TE Jaden Reddell (23), & TE Elyiss (10) Williams celebrate a touchdown during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia TE Colton Heinrich (82) celebrates during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia WR Landon Roldon (8) catches during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) catches a touchdown pass during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia TE Kaiden Prothro (80) & QB Bryson Beaver (18) celebrates a touchdown pass during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Hezekiah Millender (19) passes the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia Head Coach Kirby Smart during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia ILB Terrell Foster (30) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia WR Will Taylor (47) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia OLB Darren Ikinnagbon (11) rushes the O line during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia RB Jae Lamar (27) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Bryson Beaver (18) tosses the ball to RB Jae Lamar (27) during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia QB Ryan Montgomery (15) passes the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) at the line of scrimmage during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia QB Ryan Puglisi (12) celebrates a touch down during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia RB Dwight Phillips Jr (20) celebrates a touchdown during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia WR Walter Blanchard (28) catches the ball during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

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Georgia football concludes spring with G-Day. See our best photos!

Georgia S Blake Stewart (27) intercepts a pass during the Bulldogs’ annual G-Day spring game at Sanford Stadium in Athens, Georgia, on Saturday, April 18, 2026.

Georgia softball (36-17, 12-12 SEC) has wrapped its regular season and will begin its postseason sprint with some conference action in Lexington, Ky.

The Bulldogs earned the 9-seed in the SEC Tournament. They will be facing an 8-seeded LSU (37-16, 13-11) in the second round Wednesday, May 6.

First pitch is set for 8 p.m. at John Cropp Stadium. It will be the final game of the second day. The tournament will be broadcast on the SEC Network through the quarterfinals. The semifinals and championship will be broadcast on ESPN.

The winner of the contest will advance to play top-seeded Oklahoma on Thursday, May 7 at 8 p.m.

Georgia last played LSU on March 23, 2025, where they walked away with an 11-3 mercy-rule win in five innings.

The Tigers lead the all-time series with the Bulldogs, 47-28. In the last 10 years, Georgia has won four out of 19 games against LSU.

A ticket to attend every session is as low as $80 on StubHub. A ticket to attend just session three, which includes Georgia's precursor game of Tennessee vs. the winner of South Carolina/Ole Miss at 5 p.m., is as low as $8 for general admission in the outfield and $36 for the grandstands.

John Cropp Stadium can fit roughly 2,000 spectators.

This is Tony Baldwin's fifth conference tournament. Georgia has not won a conference tournament title — it's only one — since 2014 under Lu Harris-Champer.

In 2022 and 2023, the Bulldogs were one and done with a 9-5 loss to Ole Miss and a 2-1 extra inning loss to South Carolina, respectively. In 2024, they made it two rounds after defeating Auburn 6-5 in a 14-inning stretch before falling to Florida 9-4. In 2025, they went the same distance with a mercy-rule 8-0 win over Kentucky before falling to Arkansas 5-1.

Last year, Jack Turner Stadium was the host of the SEC Tournament. The conference is set to move to a neutral location — Toyota Field in Madison, Ala. — in 2027 for through 2030. This will be the first time since 2004 that the postseason stint isn't played on an SEC campus.

Full 2026 SEC softball Tournament schedule

First round: Tuesday, May 5

• Game 1: #14 Auburn vs. #11 Missouri, 1 p.m.
• Game 2: #15 Kentucky vs. # 10 Mississippi State, 4 p.m.
• Game 3: #13 Ole Miss vs. #12 South Carolina, 7 p.m.

Second round: Wednesday, May 6

• Game 4: Winner of Game 1 vs. #6 Texas A&M, 11 a.m.
• Game 5: Winner of Game 2 vs. #7 Arkansas, 2 p.m.
• Game 6: Winner of Game 3 vs. #5 Tennessee, 5 p.m.
• Game 7: #9 Georgia vs. #8 LSU, 8 p.m.

Quarterfinals: Thursday, May 7

• Game 8: Winner of Game 4 vs. #3 Florida, 11 a.m.
• Game 9: Winner of Game 5 vs. #2 Alabama, 2 p.m.
• Game 10: Winner of Game 6 vs. #4 Texas, 5 p.m.
• Game 11: Winner of Game 7 vs. #1 Oklahoma, 8 p.m.

Semifinals: Friday, May 8

• Game 12: Winner of Game 8 vs. Winner of Game 9, 5 p.m.
• Game 13: Winner of Game 10 vs. Winner of Game 11, 7:30 p.m.

Championship: Saturday, May 9

• Game 14: Winner of Game 12 vs. Winner of Game 13, 5 p.m.

This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: Georgia softball to close second day of action vs LSU at SEC Tournament