Georgia Upsets No. 6 Kentucky in SEC Basketball Clash

Freshman Asa Newell leads the Bulldogs to an 82-69 victory, marking their first top-10 win in five years.

Georgia secured an 82-69 victory over No. 6 Kentucky, led by Asa Newell's 17 points, including 12 in the second half.
The Bulldogs dominated at the free-throw line, attempting 38 free throws compared to Kentucky's 19, outscoring them 29-15 in free throws.
This win marks Georgia's first victory over a top-10 opponent since defeating No. 9 Memphis in January 2020.
Lamont Butler led Kentucky with 20 points, but foul trouble and poor shooting hindered the Wildcats' comeback efforts.
Georgia, now 13-2, faces a challenging stretch ahead with three straight games against ranked opponents, starting with No. 17 Oklahoma.