Georgia Tech Looks to Clinch Series Against Bowling Green

Yellow Jackets aim to build on opening day win in Game 2 matchup

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets will look to clinch their series against the Bowling Green Falcons when the two teams meet for Game 2 on Friday. Georgia Tech picked up an 11-5 win in the opening game, led by a strong performance from starting pitcher Tate McKee and two home runs from outfielder Caleb Daniel. The Yellow Jackets will send their starting lineup back out, featuring key contributors like Jarren Advincula, Drew Burress, and Kent Schmidt.

Why it matters

This early-season series between Georgia Tech and Bowling Green is an important non-conference matchup that could set the tone for both teams' seasons. The Yellow Jackets will aim to build momentum after their opening day victory in front of a record-breaking crowd, while Bowling Green will look to even the series and pick up their first win.

The details

In the opening game, Georgia Tech starting pitcher Tate McKee allowed just one run on a solo home run over five solid innings, striking out six batters. Offensively, outfielder Caleb Daniel led the way with two home runs to pace the Yellow Jackets' 11-5 victory. Georgia Tech will look to replicate that formula in Game 2, sending their regular starting lineup back out onto the field.

  • The series opener was played on February 14, 2026.
  • Game 2 between Georgia Tech and Bowling Green is scheduled for February 15, 2026.

The players

Tate McKee

The Georgia Tech starting pitcher who allowed just one run over five innings in the opening game victory.

Caleb Daniel

The Georgia Tech outfielder who hit two home runs to lead the Yellow Jackets' offense in the series opener.

Jarren Advincula

The Georgia Tech second baseman batting leadoff in the starting lineup for Game 2.

Drew Burress

The Georgia Tech center fielder batting second in the starting lineup for Game 2.

Kent Schmidt

The Georgia Tech first baseman batting third in the starting lineup for Game 2.

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What they’re saying

“We came out strong in Game 1 and we're looking to keep that momentum going in Game 2. Our pitching and hitting were both clicking, and we want to build on that performance.”

— Jarren Advincula, Georgia Tech Second Baseman (Georgia Tech Athletics)

What’s next

If Georgia Tech wins Game 2, they will clinch the series victory over Bowling Green and look to sweep the three-game set in the finale on February 16.

The takeaway

This early-season non-conference series between Georgia Tech and Bowling Green provides an important opportunity for both teams to establish momentum heading into conference play. The Yellow Jackets will aim to build on their opening day success, while Bowling Green looks to even the series and pick up their first win of the season.