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Georgia guard De’Mauri Flournoy (10) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Courtesy/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)
Georgia guard De’Mauri Flournoy (10) during Georgia’s game against Kentucky at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025. (Courtesy/Tony Walsh/UGAAA)
The Georgia women’s basketball team fought hard but fell short against Kentucky in a tough SEC showdown on Sunday.
Led by the scoring efforts of Trinity Turner and De’Mauri Flournoy, who each posted 19 points, the Bulldogs battled back from a sluggish first half to outscore the Wildcats 43-34 in the second half. However, it wasn’t enough to secure the win, as Kentucky ultimately triumphed 78-64.
“Our second-half toughness was much better,” head coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson said. “We played much harder, and we did a better job defensively in the third quarter. We knew Kentucky’s size would be a challenge, but we really focused on being aggressive in the second half. At halftime, we told the team to get in them and be more physical.”
Flournoy, who registered her 13th double-digit scoring performance of the season, played a pivotal role in the Bulldogs’ comeback attempt. Despite the loss, her consistent offensive presence was a bright spot off the bench, and she continues to be a key contributor for Georgia this season. Turner also provided a steady hand, with her scoring helping to keep the Bulldogs competitive throughout the game.
Georgia’s offense showed some spark, particularly from beyond the arc, as they outshot Kentucky in 3-pointers, going seven-for-19 compared to the Wildcats’ six-for-18. However, the Bulldogs struggled with their overall shooting, finishing 23-of-62 (37.1%) from the field, while Kentucky shot 28-of-60 (46.7%).
The Bulldogs were also outrebounded 39-33, which contributed to the Wildcats’ offensive success. The team struggled with ball movement, recording only 10 assists compared to Kentucky’s 16.
Abrahamson-Henderson emphasized the need for improved on-court communication following the game.
“I think they need to learn how to talk through it themselves,” Abrahamson-Henderson said. “We can’t keep fixing it for them. They’re young, and they’ve been used to a different style of coaching in high school and AAU. Now they need to get better at communicating and problem-solving on the floor, and I believe that will improve with more focus in practice.”
Looking ahead for the Bulldogs, they will travel to take on the No. 13 Oklahoma Sooners on Sunday, January 26, at 2:30 p.m. The game will air on SEC Network+.
In an attempt to win a second consecutive Savannah Hockey Classic title, the Georgia Ice Dawgs fell to the Tennessee Ice Vols 8-4 at Enmarket Arena Sunday.
Fans packed the stands in the Lindsay Hopkins Indoor Tennis Facility to watch the Bulldogs at home for the first time since the ITA Sectionals tournament last November. No. 1 ranked Georgia women’s tennis dominated Georgia Tech 4-0 in its first match of the spring season, marking the Bulldogs’ 15th win against the Yellow Jackets since 2002.
In a packed out Stegeman Coliseum, No. 23 Georgia men’s basketball dropped its second consecutive game against a ranked opponent following a 70-68 loss to Auburn on Saturday. Despite a double-double from freshman forward Asa Newell, Georgia struggled from the jump and that trend ultimately proved to be the downfall of a unit that finished 9-of-20 from the free throw line with 12 turnovers.
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