Georgia Tech Baseball Completes Sweep With Offensive Explosion

Jackets defeat Stony Brook 21-3 to improve to 8-0 on the season

Feb. 23, 2026 at 3:18am

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The Georgia Tech baseball team continued its hot start to the season, completing a four-game sweep of Stony Brook with a dominant 21-3 victory on Sunday. The Jackets' offense exploded for 16 hits, including home runs from Drew Burress and Drew Rogers, who drove in six runs. Starting pitcher Cooper Underwood earned the win with four scoreless, hitless innings, and the Jackets cruised to the mercy rule victory in the seventh inning.

Why it matters

Georgia Tech's offensive outburst and dominant pitching performance showcases the team's depth and potential as they look to build on their 8-0 start to the season. The Jackets have now won their first eight games, an impressive feat that could set them up for a strong run in conference play and a potential NCAA Tournament berth.

The details

Georgia Tech jumped out to a 7-0 lead in the first inning and never looked back, scoring in every inning and forcing the mercy rule in the seventh. Drew Burress homered and finished a single short of the cycle, while catcher Drew Rogers had a huge game with a homer and six RBIs. The Jackets' pitching was also strong, with starter Cooper Underwood tossing four scoreless, hitless innings to earn the win.

  • The game was played on Sunday, February 23, 2026.
  • Georgia Tech improved to 8-0 on the season with the victory.

The players

Drew Rogers

Georgia Tech catcher who finished 2-for-3 with a homer and six RBIs in the game.

Drew Burress

Georgia Tech outfielder who homered, tripled, and doubled as part of a 3-for-4 day at the plate.

Cooper Underwood

Georgia Tech starting pitcher who earned the win after tossing four scoreless, hitless innings.

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What they’re saying

“Our offense has been clicking all season, and it was great to see that continue today with another dominant performance.”

— Geoff Collins, Georgia Tech Head Coach (on3.com)

What’s next

Georgia Tech will look to continue its hot start when they host in-state rival Georgia State on Tuesday, February 25th at 4 PM.

The takeaway

Georgia Tech's explosive offense and strong pitching have the Jackets off to an 8-0 start, showcasing their potential to be a force in college baseball this season. If they can sustain this level of play, they could be in line for a deep postseason run.