Georgia Lady Bulldogs Upset Kentucky Wildcats
In a closely contested battle, the Georgia Lady Bulldogs pulled off a significant upset, defeating the 11th-ranked Kentucky Wildcats with a final score of 72-67 on Saturday. Dani Carnegie and Rylie Theuerkauf were standout performers for Georgia, both scoring 19 points in the match.
Game Highlights
The game started strongly for Georgia, who quickly established a lead, scoring the first nine points and finishing the first quarter at 21-12. Their momentum continued with a 3-pointer from Trinity Turner, extending the lead to 24-12 early in the second quarter. However, Kentucky fought back, closing the halftime gap to 34-26.
An exciting third quarter saw the Wildcats momentarily take the lead for the first time thanks to a 3-pointer by Kaelyn Carroll, making it 42-39. Georgia countered with a 7-0 run, reclaiming the lead and heading into the final period at 52-50. Both teams showcased their shooting skills, combining for ten 3-pointers in the quarter, six of which came from Kentucky.
Fourth Quarter Action
In the fourth quarter, with 5:45 left, Georgia maintained a 60-55 advantage, but both teams struggled offensively for a critical three-minute stretch. A key jumper from Mia Woolfolk extended Georgia’s lead to seven points at 62-55. Kentucky managed to stay within striking distance, with another 3-pointer from Amelia Hassett narrowing the gap to 62-58 and later making it 70-67 with just eight seconds left.
Ultimately, Carnegie sealed the victory for Georgia by sinking two free throws. The Lady Bulldogs excelled at the charity stripe, making 18 out of 20 attempts. Woolfolk contributed not only offensively with 11 points but also on the glass with 13 rebounds. Trinity Turner added 14 points to the team’s efforts.
Kentucky’s Performance
On the other side, Kentucky’s Hassett and Asia Boone played pivotal roles, both scoring 15 points while combining to hit nine 3-pointers out of the Wildcats’ total of 11. Additionally, Tonie Morgan tallied up 10 points and 12 assists, while Jordan Obi contributed 12 points and nearly had a double-double with nine rebounds.
Next Matches
This matchup was moved to Saturday due to severe winter weather affecting large regions of the country, from the southern plains to New England. Next up for Georgia is a home game against Alabama on Thursday, while Kentucky will travel to face Arkansas on Sunday.
