PHOTOS: UGA defeats Liberty in regional final to advance to super regional

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PHOTOS: UGA defeats Liberty in regional final to advance to super regional

The Georgia Bulldogs baseball team defeated Liberty on Sunday to advance to the NCAA Tournament super regional, which UGA will host.

Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Caden Aoki (12) reacts after striking out a Liberty batter during the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Caden Aoki (12) delivers a pitch during the first inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Caden Aoki (12) receives high fives after finishing the fifth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs players rushed to celebrate with Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Zach Brown (16) after defeating the Liberty Flames 6-1 to win the NCAA Regional final at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens.
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Georgia Bulldogs infielder Ryan Wynn (0) attempted to reach a ground ball during the first inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Liberty Flames infielder Landon Scilley (6) catches a fly ball during the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs players rushed to celebrate with Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Zach Brown (16) after defeating the Liberty Flames 6-1 to win the NCAA Regional final at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens.

(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Ryan Wynn reacts after his two-RBI single in the eighth inning of the NCAA Regional final at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

UGA fans cheer at Kudzu Hill after a home run by Georgia Bulldogs infielder Michael O’Shaughnessy (4) during the eighth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens..(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Michael O’Shaughnessy (4) reacts at home plate after his solo home run during the eighth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs catcher Brennan Hudson (28) scores on a two-RBI single from Georgia Bulldogs infielder Ryan Wynn (0) in the eighth inning of the NCAA Regional final at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Michael O’Shaughnessy (4) reacts as he rounds the bases after his solo home run during the eighth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Michael O’Shaughnessy (4) hits a solo home run during the eighth inning of their NCAA Regional final at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs fans and players cheer as Liberty Flames exchange pitchers during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Zach Brown (16) reacts after striking out a Liberty batter during the seventh inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs catcher Brennan Hudson (28) reacts after a single during the seventh inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs utility player Kenny Ishikawa (14) connects with a bunt during the seventh inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Gergia Bulldogs fans and players cheer as Liberty Flames exange pitcher during the eighth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Wes Johnson, center, reacts after his player, Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1), was ejected for excessive celebration during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. Coach Johnson was also ejected.(Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs head coach Wes Johnson, center, reacts after his player, Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1), was ejected for excessive celebration during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. Coach Johnson was also ejected.. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Liberty Flames infielder Easton Swofford (49) argues with Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1) as he runds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. Tre Phelps was later ejected for excessive celebration. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1) celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1) celebrates with infielder Ryan Black (2) after hitting a two-run home run in the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1) rounds the bases after his two-run home run during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1) gestures to the Liberty dugout after his two-run home run during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. Tre Phelps was later ejected for excessive celebration. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1) watches his two-run home run during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Georgia Bulldogs infielder Tre Phelps (1) hits the ball for a two-run home run during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

Liberty Flames infielder Tanner Marsh (1) throws the ball for an out during the sixth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field against the University of Georgia on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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Georgia Bulldogs pitcher Caden Aoki (12) reacts after striking out a Liberty batter during the fourth inning of their NCAA Regional final game at Foley Field on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Athens. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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