Georgia Tech softball notch their 10th shutout of the season with an 8-0 victory over Georgia Southern. The Yellow Jackets improved to 27-22 overall and 8-10 in the ACC, dominating the Eagles for their 13th consecutive run rule win. The standout performance came from Sydnie Watts, who recorded her second shutout and seventh win of the season. Gracyn Tucker continued her strong showing with a home run, bringing her season total to 16, as Georgia Tech remains dominant against Georgia Southern with a 58-14 all-time record.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia Tech achieved its 10th shutout of the season, the most since 2012.
  • Gracyn Tucker hit her 16th home run of the season, needing 4 to tie the single-season record of 19.
  • Sydnie Watts improved her season record to 7-4 with 2 strikeouts in 5 innings.
  • Georgia Tech holds a 58-14 overall record against Georgia Southern.
State of Play
  • Georgia Tech has now won 10 consecutive games against Georgia Southern.
  • With this victory, the Yellow Jackets moved to 20-2 when scoring first this season.
  • Tech's record improves to 19-2 when scoring 8 or more runs, with losses only to UAB and No. 20 Duke.
What's Next

The Yellow Jackets will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia, to face No. 12 Virginia Tech in a three-game series from April 17-19. This series will be crucial for their postseason positioning within the ACC.

Bottom Line

The Yellow Jackets are demonstrating their strength as they secure their 10th shutout, showcasing a solid offense and a dominant pitching performance as they prepare for a challenging matchup against Virginia Tech.