Georgia Bulldogs Dominate Paint to Overcome Vanderbilt Commodores at Memorial Gymnasium
The Georgia Bulldogs now stand with a record of 1-0 after a commanding victory over the Vanderbilt Commodores, ending the game with a scoreline of 76-64. The Bulldogs' performance was marked by their dominance in scoring, particularly from two-point range where they shot an impressive 72 percent.
At Nashville's Memorial Gymnasium, the Georgia Bulldogs showcased their offensive capabilities against the Vanderbilt Commodores. The Bulldogs' field goal percentage stood at 53 percent, eclipsing that of the Commodores who managed only 36 percent. This sharpshooting contributed significantly to their win on enemy territory.
The Georgia team also excelled in rebounding, pulling down a total of 39 rebounds compared to Vanderbilt's 26. Of these, an outstanding number were defensive rebounds by the Bulldogs amounting to 32 which helped limit second-chance points for the Commodores. On offense, they managed six offensive rebounds contributing to their second-chance points tally of 11.
Assists were another area where Georgia outperformed its opponents; distributing the ball effectively resulted in them accumulating 13 assists over the course of play. Their ability to share and move the ball was evident and played a role in their high shooting percentage.
Despite committing more turnovers than Vanderbilt with a total count of ten for Georgia and five for Vanderbilt, it did not significantly impact their game as they maintained control throughout both halves scoring 44 points in the first half and adding another solid performance with an additional 32 points after halftime.
Defensively speaking, steals and blocks were relatively low across both teams; however, Georgia managed three steals and two blocks which contributed modestly but importantly towards thwarting some potential scoring opportunities for Vanderbilt.
Free throw accuracy was another highlight for Georgia as they made good on ten out of thirteen attempts resulting in a free throw percentage rounding up to approximately seventy-seven percent which is commendable under pressure situations during away games.
Looking ahead now towards future contests: The next challenge awaiting them will be against Auburn Tigers at Stegeman Coliseum located in Athens. This upcoming home game is scheduled for February twenty-fourth at five o'clock PM Eastern Time. Fans eager not to miss this encounter can tune into SEC Network on channel six hundred eleven where it will be broadcasted nationally.