ATHENS, Ga. – The No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs defeated South Alabama, 8-0 (5 inn.), on Friday night at the Jack Turner Stadium to kick off the 17^th Annual Bulldog Classic. LHP Randi Roelling pitched a no-hitter in her complete five inning performance, and Georgia moves to 14-5 on the season.
 
SOFTBALL | vs. South Alabama | W, 8-0 (5 inn.)
Winning Pitcher: Randi Roelling (6-3)
Losing Pitcher: Ryley Harrison (6-3)
 
Fast Facts:

• LHP Randi Roelling made the start in the circle and went the full five innings to secure her first complete game no-hitter performance of her career. It’s the first no-hitter in program history since Madison Kerpics on March 9, 2024. More, she matched her season-best seven strikeouts to just one walk.
• The Bulldogs blasted three home runs in the win – a two-run shot by Sarah Gordon, a three-run blast by Emma Castorri and a game-ending walk-off run rule shot by Tyler Ellison. On the night, the Georgia offense totaled 10 hits including four-extra base hits.
• Sophomore Mollie Mitchell recorded her first hit of the season in the win on a single through the left side.
• RHP Ryley Harrison pitched the full five innings for the Jaguars with eight earned runs and five strikeouts.
• Georgia now owns the all-time series lead against South Alabama at 3-2.

 
Key Quote:
Head Coach Tony Baldwin
Opening statement…
“I’m proud of the way we came out with good energy and a good mindset. I thought we had a really good day of practice yesterday, even though it was rainy, we got better. Then we brought that in today. Chelsea [Wilkinson] did a really good job after Wednesday night, made some adjustments to some of the stuff that Randi [Roelling] was doing with her pitches, and I thought she was really sharp tonight.”
 
Up Next:
No. 11 Georgia is back in action tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. ET again facing South Alabama. The game will be streamed live on SEC Network+, and tickets for all Bulldog home games can be found on GeorgiaDogs.com.