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Georgia Bulldogs Fall to Mississippi State Bulldogs in a Hard-Fought Battle

The Georgia Bulldogs faced off against the Mississippi State Bulldogs, with the latter securing a 75-62 victory. The Georgia team now stands with an additional loss to their record, while Mississippi State adds another win. The game was divided into two halves where Georgia scored 28 and 34 points respectively, whereas Mississippi State tallied 36 and 39 points in each half.


Jan 25, 2023; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard Terry Roberts (0) dribbles during the first half against the Tennessee Volunteers at Thompson-Boling Arena. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

The home team, Mississippi State, showcased a strong defensive performance with six blocks and eight steals. Their offense was equally impressive as they recorded a higher field goal percentage at 42 percent compared to Georgia's 35 percent. They also outperformed in assists with nineteen successful passes leading to scores.


On the other hand, the visiting team from Georgia had their moments despite the loss. They made twelve three-pointers at a rate of 36 percent from beyond the arc and were successful on ten free throws out of thirteen attempts for an impressive free throw percentage of approximately 77 percent. The team fought hard for rebounds but ultimately fell short with thirty-three total rebounds against forty-three by Mississippi State.


Georgia's defense managed seven steals but could only muster one block throughout the game. Offensively, they struggled inside the paint scoring just fourteen points compared to twenty-eight by their opponents. Turnovers were also an issue for Georgia as they gave up possession thirteen times which led to seventeen points off turnovers for Mississippi State.


Looking ahead, fans can catch the next game featuring the Georgia Bulldogs as they visit Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville to face off against Arkansas Razorbacks on February 10th at 6:00 PM Eastern Time. This matchup will be broadcasted nationally on SEC Network channel number six hundred eleven for those looking forward to watching it unfold live.

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