Georgia defeats West Georgia 103-74
Georgia Dominates West Georgia in Statement Win
The Georgia Bulldogs hosted their first non-conference opponent of the season, and they came out with a resounding 103-74 victory over the West Georgia Wolves at Stegeman Coliseum.
The primary storyline of the game was a blowout win for Georgia, who set the tone early with a strong defensive performance. At halftime, the Bulldogs led 46-38, but it was clear that they were in control from the start.
Georgia's balanced attack proved to be too much for West Georgia, as they shot 51.9% from the field and 42.3% from the free throw line. The Wolves, on the other hand, struggled with their shooting, making just 36.0% of their attempts.
The largest lead of the game was 31 points, which is a testament to Georgia's dominance. The Bulldogs' fast break offense was particularly effective, as they scored 33 points in transition.
On the defensive end, Georgia held West Georgia to just 28.6% of the available rebounding opportunities, outrebounding their opponents 34-10. This was a key factor in the game, as it allowed Georgia to maintain possession and limit West Georgia's scoring chances.
Overall, this non-conference win is significant for Georgia, who will look to build on this momentum heading into conference play.
Game Leaders:
* Georgia:
+ Points:
* [Player] (26 points)
* [Player] (20 points)
+ Rebounds:
* [Player] (7 rebounds)
* [Player] (5 rebounds)
+ Assists:
* [Player] (7 assists)
* West Georgia:
+ Points:
* [Player] (18 points)
* [Player] (16 points)
+ Rebounds:
* [Player] (6 rebounds)
* [Player] (5 rebounds)
+ Assists:
* [Player] (4 assists)