Georgia Bulldogs earn College World Series berth with Game 2 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 4:25 AM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Georgia Bulldogs secured their place in the 2026 College World Series by defeating Mississippi State 11-9 on Sunday afternoon. The victory came in Game 2 of the Athens Super Regional, highlighted by a two-run home run from Daniel Jackson in the 10th inning. Georgia had earlier won Game 1 against Mississippi State 13-12. Kolby Branch contributed significantly, going 3-for-4 with two home runs. Georgia will face the winner of the Austin Super Regional next weekend in Omaha, as Texas currently leads Oregon 1-0 in that series.
- •Georgia defeats Mississippi State 11-9 in Game 2 of Super Regional
- •Dawgs secured CWS berth with two-game series victory
- •Daniel Jackson's 10th-inning home run clinched the win
- •Georgia won the first game 13-12 against Mississippi State
- •Next, Georgia faces the Austin Super Regional winner in Omaha.
- 4:25 AMYahoo Sports — Georgia advances to CWS with Game 2 victory over Mississippi State
"The Dawgs will officially head to the 2026 College World Series in Omaha following a historic season.
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