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Lauren Herring returns the ball with a backhand. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Georgia women’s tennis team rifles through Texas with 4-0 sweep

By on May 18, 2012

Sixth-ranked Georgia cruised to a 4-0 victory over eleventh-ranked Texas in the Round of 16 of the NCAA Women’s Team Championships Thursday. Playing in their own backyard, the Lady Bulldogs looked comfortable the entire afternoon, even after a 58-minute rain delay moved the singles matches indoors. “[The fans] were awesome today. I mean they were [...]

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Georgia baseball team defeats Alabama 8-4 in series opener

By on May 18, 2012

The march to the postseason continues for the Georgia baseball team, and they’re more and more ready to punch their ticket. Georgia (31-22, 13-14 SEC) defeated Alabama (19-34, 7-21 SEC) 8-4 in the opening game of their final Southeastern conference and regular season series Thursday. The Diamond Dogs’ three relievers did well for themselves, allowing [...]

Lilly Kimbell prepares to return the ball with a backhand. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

PHOTO GALLERY: Women’s Tennis versus Texas

By on May 17, 2012

The University of Georgia Bulldogs hosted the University of Texas Longhorns during the NCAA Women’s Tennis Championships Round of 16 at the Dan McGill Tennis Complex in Athens, Ga., Thursday, May 17, 2012.

The Georgia women open up Sweet 16 play of the NCAA Championships today at 4 p.m. in Athens. Photo by C.B. SCHMELTER

Georgia women’s tennis team eyes Texas in NCAA Round of 16 (w/full bracket)

By on May 17, 2012

The sixth-ranked and sixth-seeded Georgia women’s tennis (23-4) looks to build on its first two NCAA wins when it faces 11th-seeded Texas today in Athens in the round of 16 at 4 p.m. 1st and 2nd Round Rewind: Georgia downed No. 64 College of Charleston 4-0 and No. 24 Clemson 4-3 in Athens last weekend [...]

Two "Walkupiers," a national branch of the Occupy movement, were arrested in Madison County following complaints of traffic obstruction. FILE/The Red & Black

ACC looks into banning sleeping in parks, sidewalks to counter Occupy protests

By on May 17, 2012

If the Athens-Clarke County Commission has its way, Occupy Athens could be considered an outlaw element. According to a story in the Athens-Banner Herald, the commission is mulling over a law banning people from sleeping in parks, sidewalks or other government property, spurred by the recent Occupy Athens camp out at city hall. While the [...]

Peter Verdin slides back to first base during the pick off attempt. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

Georgia baseball team defeats ETSU 7-4 on senior day

By on May 16, 2012

The Georgia baseball team honored its seniors before play Tuesday night, then gave them a sendoff victory in their last game at Foley Field. Georgia (30-22) defeated East Tennessee State (22-30) 7-4 in an evening game that was the final regular season matchup at home. The Diamond Dogs designated Tuesday as a staff night, and [...]

Chase Hawkins and Joey Delmonico share a laugh on senior night. EVAN STICHLER/Staff

PHOTO GALLERY: Georgia Baseball versus East Tennessee State University

By on May 15, 2012

The University of Georgia Bulldogs defeated the East Tennessee State University Pirates 7-4 at Foley Field in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, May 15, 2012.  The Bulldogs also honored the eleven graduating seniors.            

A University of Missouri-Columbia survey found one in six students didn’t eat before drinking to save food money or lose weight. FILE/The Red & Black

UGA study: Binge drinking increases risk of later sexual assault for first-year female college students

By on May 14, 2012

A new study by University researchers demonstrates that several months before a female victim is sexually assaulted, her pattern of drinking alcohol influences her risk for unwanted sexual contact, ranging from unwanted kissing to rape. The study, recently published in the journal Violence and Victims, found that first-year female college students who drank four or [...]

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PHOTO GALLERY: Men’s Tennis vs. Florida State

By on May 13, 2012

The University of Georgia Men’s Tennis Team defeated Florida State University 4-1 during the second round of the NCAA Tournament at the Lindsey Hopkins Indoor Courts in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, May 13, 2012. The match was moved indoors due to rain.

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Georgia men’s tennis team defeats Florida State 4-1 in NCAA Championships second round

By on May 13, 2012

There was a moment of concern for the Georgia men’s tennis team, when they dropped the doubles point in a sluggish start in their second round match of the NCAA Championships, against Florida State. But once singles play resumed, it was smooth sailing in an otherwise rainy day. “Coming indoors, we had to make a [...]