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Jackets Split Day One of Home Finale

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2 years ago

January 27, 2024

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THE FLATS – Georgia Tech swim and dive splits day one of their home finale.

The men dominated Friday’s match with a total of 187 points, to South Carolina’s 113 points.

Tech had multiple athletes earn wins throughout the 32-event meet. On the men’s side, Mert Kilavuz found success in the 1650 Y Free (14:44.15) and 500 Free (4:25.58), Leandro Odorici also had success for the Jackets in the 100 Free (43.62) and the 50 Free (19.82). The men also claimed several first-place finishes from Berke Saka (200 IM), Joao Caballero (100 Y Breast), and Stephen Jones (100 Y Fly).

The Jacket’s also swept the podium in two events. Saka, Nils Bognar, and Chris Richardson swept the men’s 200 Back. Batur Unlu, Ricky Balduccini, and Vitor Sega found success in the 200 Free.

Max Fowler had yet another dominating performance, securing first-place finishes in both the men’s 1-meter (407.25) and 3-meter dive (414.90).

Despite the end results of the meet, the women had an impressive day with multiple top performances.

Sophie Murphy finished the day with a first-place time of 1:46.51 in the 200 Free and 49.29 in the 100 Free. Sabyne Brisson and Anna Hadijiloizou also had first place finishes in their respective events.

Elizabeth Powley had success today with first place dives in the women’s 1-meter (282.45) and 3-meter dive (304.80).

Through 36 events, the women finished with a total of 131 points, behind South Carolina’s 169 points.

The Jackets swept the 200 relay. Relay Team A (Vivien Rothwell, Clarissa Sabin, Lindsey Merk, and Hadjiloizou) finished the day with a time of 1:39.66 for the women. Relay Team A (Saka, Caballero, Odorici, and David Gapinski) finished with a time of 1:25.47.

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Georgia Tech swimming and diving will be back in action on Saturday, Jan. 27 as they honor their seniors before their tri-meet against Carson Newman and ECU.

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Georgia gymnastics improves record to 9-2 at Metroplex Challenge

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11 hours ago

February 15, 2026

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Georgia gymnastics improves record to 9-2 at Metroplex Challenge

No. 6 Georgia defeated No. 10 Stanford (196.400), No. 20 Cal (196.8750) and Air Force (195.750) with a team score of 197.650 on Saturday at the Metroplex Challenge in Fort Worth, Texas. This marks Georgia’s highest score on the road from Athens this season.

To close out the meet, the Bulldogs accomplished a season high on bars, with a score of 49.475. Leading the event for Georgia, senior Csenge Bácskay and junior Lily Smith tied for first in the event, both scoring a 9.950. This win was not only her first for the season, but it also marked a new career high for Bácskay.

On the vault, sophomore Nyla Aquino and junior Ady Wahl split a four-way tie for the event title. Both Bulldogs achieved new season highs on the event with scores of 9.925.

Smith, Georgia’s leader on the floor, scored a 9.975 for the event. This secured her seventh-floor title this season. Freshman Kelise Woolford improved to a new season best on the beam with a score of 9.950, winning the event title.

The Bulldogs will return to Stegeman Coliseum on Friday, Feb. 20, for a top-10 matchup, hosting No. 5-ranked Florida.

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Georgia Equestrian Falls to No. 5 South Carolina – University of Georgia Athletics

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February 15, 2026

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Georgia Equestrian Falls to No. 5 South Carolina – University of Georgia Athletics

BLYTHEWOOD, S.C. – The No. 1 ranked Georgia equestrian team fell to fifth-ranked South Carolina, 16-3, at One Wood Farm in Blythewood, S.C.

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South Carolina defeated the Bulldogs 4-1 in the Horsemanship competition. Senior Alyvia Dixon earned the lone point for Georgia, riding to a new season high score of 76.75 and tallying her seventh win of the season.

The Gamecocks overtook the Bulldogs in Fences 4-1. Sophomore Ella Witt captured her point over South Carolina’s Amirah Kettaneh, 82-81.5. Tessa Downey added a score of 82.5, despite not earning the point.

Georgia secured one of the four points in Flat against South Carolina. Ella Duffy rode to a score of 80, overtaking Mary Hunter Millet’s score of 69. Kingsley Dey led the Flat scores with an 81.

South Carolina took the win in Reining 4-0. Kennedy Buchanan earned a score of 70 for her performance, pushing her point against Alexis Potts. Shelby Lynch rode to a 71, leading the Bulldogs’ scoring in the discipline.

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Sunday’s strong to severe storms will impact Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida

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February 14, 2026

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Sunday’s strong to severe storms will impact Southeast Georgia, Northeast Florida

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A strong cold front is moving west to east from the lower Mississippi Valley and will reach our area on Sunday.

Ahead of it, our Sunday will start off windy and with unusually warm conditions during the day. South winds will run 15–25 mph, with gusts up to 40-45 mph. The National Weather Service could issue a wind advisory. The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area in a Marginal to Slight Risk for severe storms.

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By early to mid-afternoon, beginning after 1 p.m., a main line of storms is expected to move into western areas and push east through the evening. Some scattered storms could pop up ahead of the main line. As the storms organize, a few could produce damaging wind gusts, and there’s a small chance of an isolated tornado, especially from inland Northeast Florida into inland Southeast Georgia.

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The main squall line will weaken as it moves east Sunday night. While a severe storm can’t be ruled out early in the evening, the threat should decrease after about 8–9 p.m. as the atmosphere stabilizes and the cold front pushes through.

Rain chances will drop off overnight, and cooler air will filter in behind the front, with lows falling into the 50s.

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