Softball
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Issues in Sports
Paradox of Title IX: How It Led to Significant Decrease in Female Coaches
Fifty-two years ago, one signature forever changed the trajectory of women’s sports. Title IX, which President Richard Nixon signed into law on June 23, 1972, was created with the goal of providing equal access and opportunities for all students, regardless of their gender. According to research conducted by Rutgers University,…
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COVID-19 Coverage
Some Athens-Area Teams Defy Odds With Winning Ways During Pandemic
Five months ago, high school sports in the fall seemed like an impossible reality. Athens-area teams, though, found a way to brave through regulations, uncertain schedules and a world of competition never experienced before. “We’re just so thankful to be out here and also thankful to still be healthy,” North…
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COVID-19 Coverage
California Travel Softball Players Maintain Their Skills Despite COVID-19 Limitations
Spring is normally a season filled with college acceptance letters and high school softball. However, COVID-19 has devastated sports at the high school level, including girls softball. Adding to the woes is the fact that travel softball teams suspend their operations during the high school season. Therefore, female softball players…
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Softball Recap
Athens, GA- The UGA softball team got the better of an in-state rival Wednesday night, as they defeated the Georgia State Lady Panthers by a score of 8-0 in 5 innings. Pitcher Kylie Bass went the distance for the Lady Dawgs tossing a two-hit shutout. The Dawgs were also active at the plate, tallying 13…
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UGA Sports
UGA Softball Wins Over Tennessee 6-2
The University of Georgia Softball team hosted the University of Tennessee last night in an SEC showdown. The Lady Dawgs went into this game with a 3 game losing streak, but that didn’t stop them from starting out hot with a no hitter going into the 4th inning. The team got…
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UGA Sports
Tough Weekend for UGA Softball
ATHENS- The UGA softball team will try to recover from two rough games this weekend when they play Georgia State on Wednesday. The Lady Bulldogs dropped both games against Florida on Saturday. The teams didn’t just face each other this weekend. They also battled the weather. The teams played back…
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UGA Sports
UGA Softball is on a Winning Streak
ATHENS — The Georgia softball team won its three games this weekend to sweep the series on the road against Ole Miss.
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UGA Sports
Georgia Softball Improves Record to 17-2
Georgia Softball returns home after being on the road for nine games. The team has a doubleheader against Wright State Wednesday, starting at 4 p.m. The two teams have never played before.
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UGA Sports
UGA Softball Team Expects to Keep Undefeated Title in Tournament
ATHENS, GA - The Dawgs head into this weekend with a perfect 10 and 0 record. The Bulldogs shut-out six of their opponents this season. The team is expects to keep up its streak in Palm Springs, California this weekend.