Georgia Tech Softball Opens 2026 Season with 5-2 Record

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The Georgia Tech softball team has started the 2026 season with a 5-2 record, including a home series sweep of Villanova and a series split with #16 Alabama. The team will now head to Gainesville, Florida for the Florida Classic tournament, where they will face the University of Florida, Florida International University, and Marshall University over the weekend.

Why it matters

Georgia Tech softball is looking to build on a promising start to the season and establish themselves as a contender in the competitive ACC conference. The Florida Classic will provide an early test against some strong non-conference opponents.

The details

The Jackets opened the season with a home series sweep of Villanova, winning both games 8-0. They then dropped two games to #16 Alabama before bouncing back with two wins over East Carolina University. On Tuesday, they defeated Kennesaw State 10-2 in a 6-inning victory. Several players have contributed early on, including sophomore pitchers Madalyn Johnson and Tymber Harris, senior outfielder Paige Vukadinovich, and sophomore outfielder Alyssa Willer.

• The season opener was a home series against Villanova on February 6-7.
• The Jackets then faced #16 Alabama on February 13-14.
• They played a doubleheader against East Carolina University on February 15.
• On February 17, the Jackets defeated Kennesaw State 10-2.
• The Florida Classic tournament will take place February 20-22 in Gainesville, Florida.

What’s next

The Georgia Tech softball team will compete in the Florida Classic tournament in Gainesville, Florida from February 20-22. They will face the University of Florida, Florida International University, and Marshall University over the course of the weekend.