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Georgia Lady Bulldogs Set to Challenge Ole Miss Rebels in a Clash of Will

As the Georgia Lady Bulldogs prepare for their upcoming encounter with the Ole Miss Rebels, fans are looking forward to what promises to be an electrifying match-up. The Pavilion at Ole Miss will witness a game where strategy, skill, and determination will collide on February 22nd.


Jan 21, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs guard De   Mauri Flournoy (10) dribbles against Ole Miss Rebels center Rita Igbokwe (32) during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Mady Mertens-USA TODAY Sports

The Lady Bulldogs have shown resilience throughout the season, but recent games have highlighted areas that need tightening up. On February 11th against the Vanderbilt Commodores, UGA fell short by six points in a game that saw them struggle from beyond the arc with only 28 percent shooting from three-point range. Their field goal percentage stood at 36 percent – a figure they'll be eager to improve upon.


UGA's performance against Mississippi State on February 9th was also less than stellar. Despite putting up a good fight in the first quarter, they were outplayed across all fronts resulting in a significant loss of 57-76. The statistics tell us that UGA needs to focus on their offensive strategies as they managed only a 39 percent field goal rate and an even more concerning three-point percentage of just 25.


Jan 21, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Ole Miss Rebels forward Snudda Collins (5) shoots against the Georgia Bulldogs during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

However, it wasn't all doom and gloom for UGA; there was a silver lining when they faced off against Kentucky Wildcats on February 4th. In this game, UGA turned things around with an impressive display of offense leading them to victory with a scoreline of 72-65. They improved their two-point field goal percentage to an encouraging 51 percent and capitalized on turnovers which contributed significantly to their win.


Looking ahead at the clash with Ole Miss Rebels, it is imperative for UGA to draw from their strengths demonstrated in past performances while addressing weaknesses head-on. The team must leverage its ability to convert points off turnovers and maintain defensive solidity throughout each quarter.


Jan 21, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Ole Miss Rebels guard Elauna Eaton (23) shoots against the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

The Rebels should not be underestimated; however, if recent trends are anything by which we can gauge future outcomes – and indeed they often are – then fans can expect UGA's tenacity combined with tactical adjustments could very well tilt the scales in their favor come game day.


Supporters should mark their calendars for this thrilling contest scheduled for Thursday evening at half-past seven o'clock local time at The Pavilion at Ole Miss located in Oxford, Mississippi. For those unable or preferring not to attend in person, live coverage will be available so no one has to miss out on what is sure shaping up as one fierce competition between these two formidable teams.

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