Georgia Bulldogs Dominate USC-Upstate in Mid-Week Matinee

Offensive outburst leads to 12-6 win for the Diamond Dawgs at Foley Field

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team rolled to a 12-6 victory over USC-Upstate on Wednesday night at Foley Field. After falling behind early, the Bulldogs offense erupted with a pair of two-run home runs from Ryan Black and a 17-hit performance to pull away from their opponent.

Why it matters

The win helps Georgia bounce back from a tough loss to Wright State in their previous doubleheader, showing the team's ability to respond after a setback. The offensive explosion also demonstrates the Bulldogs' potent lineup as they prepare to host Samford this weekend.

The details

Georgia fell behind 1-0 in the top of the first inning, but the offense quickly awoke in the bottom of the second. Ryan Black hit a two-run home run to give the Bulldogs the lead, and he added another two-run shot in the third inning. Georgia piled on seven more runs over the last seven innings, finishing with 17 hits and going 5-for-13 with runners in scoring position.

  • The game was played on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
  • Georgia dropped the second game of a doubleheader against Wright State on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Ryan Black

A Georgia Bulldogs player who hit two two-run home runs to power the team's offense.

Zach Brown

The Georgia Bulldogs junior right-handed pitcher who started the game, going two innings and allowing one run.

Paul Farley

The Georgia Bulldogs senior pitcher who threw the final four innings of the game, allowing two earned runs and striking out nine batters.

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What they’re saying

“Georgia shook off a slow start on the diamond against USC-Upstate on Wednesday. An offensive outburst led to a 12-6 win for the 'Diamond Dawgs' at Foley Field.”

— Jeremy Johnson, Author (on3.com)

What’s next

Georgia hosts Samford this weekend, with games on Friday at 3 p.m., Saturday at 1 p.m., and Sunday at 1 p.m. all at Foley Field.

The takeaway

The Bulldogs' ability to respond with a dominant offensive performance after a tough loss shows the team's resilience and depth as they look to build momentum heading into their weekend series against Samford.