Tuesday, Georgia Bulldogs basketball amazed Kentucky Wildcats #6 82-69 at home. This is their first major victory of the season and first top 10 finish since 2020.
It was another tough shooting night for the Bulldogs, who made just 7 of 24 three-pointers, including just 2 of 12 in the second half. Georgia shot just under 42 percent as a team, but capitalized on free throws, converting over 76 percent of its 38 attempts. In contrast, Kentucky has only crossed the finish line 19 times.
With a quality win like this, the NCAA Tournament is in sight for the Bulldogs, who haven’t been to March Madness since 2015. Entering the Kentucky game, Georgia was the No. 1 seed. #9 in ESPN’s last game. Bracketology Predictions.
The road ahead remains difficult for the Bulldogs (13-2) as they prepare to host No. 17 Oklahoma at Stegeman Coliseum on Saturday. Tip-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ESPN2.
Here’s How Social Media and Georgia Basketball Fans Reacted After UGA’s Surprise Win
“Georgia now owns wins against Kentucky and St. John’s. That’s the mark of a team that can not only make the NCAA Tournament, but can advance in the NCAA Tournament. I thought Mike White had a bubble team, but the Bulldogs are better than expected,” college basketball analyst Jon Rothstein, via social networks.
“Thank you to the best student section in the country!!! As thanks for not storming the field tonight, we are awarding $25,000 to the student promotions!” Georgia AD Josh Brooks said.
“This is the biggest victory of my life. GEORGIA BASKETBALL HAS ARRIVED,” UGA Spike Squad via social networks.
“These referees in this UK-Georgia basketball game are just questionable,” one Kentucky fan complained on social media.
This article was originally published on Bulldogs Wire: Social media reacts after Georgia stuns No. 6 Kentucky
