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Clash at The Pavilion: Georgia Bulldogs Take on Ole Miss Rebels in Men's Basketball Showdown

As the Georgia Bulldogs prepare to face off against the Ole Miss Rebels at The Pavilion in Oxford, fans are eagerly anticipating what promises to be an exciting game of men's basketball. The Bulldogs have shown a mixed bag of results in their recent outings, but there are positive trends that suggest they could put up a strong fight.


Jan 25, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim (1) shoots the ball against the Tennessee Volunteers during the second half at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

In their last game against Mississippi State, the Bulldogs secured a victory with 58 points to their opponent's 50. Despite shooting just under 30 percent from the field and around 22 percent from beyond the arc, they excelled at free throws with an impressive 81 percent completion rate. Their defensive efforts were notable as well, pulling down 47 rebounds and making four steals.


However, consistency has been an issue for Georgia. In a previous matchup against Florida Gators, despite scoring more points (75), they fell short by seven points due to Florida’s higher shooting efficiency and fast-break points. Yet again though, Georgia showed prowess from three-point range hitting half of their attempts.


The most promising performance came when they faced Auburn Tigers; here the Bulldogs emerged victorious with 76 points over Auburn’s 64. They improved their field goal percentage significantly to over 45 percent and maintained a solid free throw percentage at nearly 69 percent.


The Pavilion will play its part as well; known for its raucous atmosphere which can both energize and intimidate visiting teams. Fans can expect Georgia to leverage its recent improvements in shooting accuracy while continuing to focus on strong defensive plays and rebounding which have been key factors in past successes.


The upcoming game is scheduled for January 14th at The Pavilion at Ole Miss with tip-off set for 18:00 local time. Fans won't want to miss this match-up which will be broadcasted nationally on SEC Network (channel number: SEC Network).

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