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James Morgan

Georgia basketball blows late lead, chance to upset No. 5 Tennessee

Georgia basketball’s 10-game winning streak is over after the Bulldogs blew an 11-point lead in a 85-79 home defeat to the No. 5 Tennessee Volunteers. Georgia missed a prime opportunity to build its NCAA Tournament resume.

Down the stretch, Georgia’s offense got stagnant. The Bulldogs could not get a bucket and kept fouling Tennessee. The Volunteers and guard Dalton Knecht (36 points) knocked down their free throws.

Georgia played well in a rowdy Stegeman Coliseum atmosphere. Georgia suffered its first home loss of the season, but looks like a very tough team to beat at home.

The Dawgs hit 14 three-pointers, which is a season-high. However, Georgia went cold late. Freshman Blue Cain hit a few three-pointers late, but that was Georgia’s only offense. The Bulldogs could not score late against Tennessee’s half-court defense. This one stings for Georgia, who falls to 12-4 overall. Tennessee moves to 12-4.

Despite the disappointing loss, Georgia fans should still feel very good about the direction of the basketball program under second-year head coach Mike White.

Georgia’s next basketball game will be Tuesday at South Carolina. How did Georgia fans and media react after the Dawgs blew a late lead against Tennessee?

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