Georgia basketball’s last outing ended in a lopsided 90-69 loss to No. 4 Alabama. The SEC remains a powerhouse, with nine teams currently ranked in the latest AP Top 25 poll, ensuring that Georgia faces tough competition in every game.
Looking ahead, the Bulldogs’ already difficult conference schedule won’t ease up, as five of their final nine SEC matchups will be against ranked teams. Despite this, head coach Mike White’s squad must prove they belong among the conference’s best.
While Georgia has had its moments of success, struggles with free throw shooting, defensive rebounding, and turnovers have persisted throughout the season. For a team that doesn’t excel in shooting efficiency, controlling the boards and protecting the ball are crucial—areas where the Bulldogs have often fallen short.
As the regular season winds down, Georgia (15-7, 3-6 SEC) must find consistency. After starting SEC play 2-1, including back-to-back wins over ranked opponents, the Bulldogs reached a high point by earning a spot in the AP Top 25 for the first time since 2011. However, they have since dropped five of their last six games.
With the goal of making the NCAA tournament for the first time in nearly a decade, Georgia needs to shift momentum. Their upcoming matchup against LSU presents a much-needed opportunity to turn things around at the perfect time.
LSU game on Wednesday is a must win
Desperate for wins, Georgia will face LSU (12-9, 1-7 SEC), a team reeling from four consecutive losses, including a crushing 31-point home defeat to Texas. In a stacked SEC, seizing opportunities for bounce-back victories against quality opponents is crucial.
A major advantage for Georgia is that five of its final nine games will be played at home, where the Bulldogs boast an impressive 13-1 record this season. With that home-court edge, Georgia aims to capitalize, beginning with Wednesday night’s matchup against LSU at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, GA.
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