Georgia defeats Auburn 104-100

Auburn Falls Short in Thrilling Upset Bid Against Georgia at Home

In a stunning turn of events, the No. 25-ranked Georgia Bulldogs edged out the Auburn Tigers 104-100 on Sunday night at Stegeman Coliseum. The home team's impressive performance capped off an exciting conference matchup that saw both teams give it their all.

Georgia took control early in the first half, building a seven-point lead with just over five minutes remaining before halftime. At intermission, the Bulldogs held a slim 47-42 advantage, setting the stage for what would become an instant classic.

Coming out of the locker room, Auburn pushed its lead to nine points midway through the second stanza, but Georgia's Jeremiah Wilkinson led the charge in the comeback attempt, netting seven points in the final five minutes. As the clock ticked down, Auburn's Tahaad Pettiford kept his team afloat with 10 crucial seconds left on the clock.

In the end, it was Wilkinson who sealed the deal for Georgia, sinking two clutch free throws to push the home crowd into frenzy and seal an unforgettable victory.

Tahaad Pettiford led Auburn in scoring with 25 points, but Georgia's depth proved too much for his teammates to overcome. Jeremiah Wilkinson accounted for a significant portion of Georgia's success on both ends of the floor, finishing with a triple-double (31 points, six rebounds, three assists) that will be remembered for seasons to come.

Despite their valiant effort, Auburn was unable to contain Georgia's potent offense, which outscored them 60-44 in the paint. The Bulldogs' free throw shooting percentage proved decisive, as they went 25-for-35 at the line compared to Auburn's 24-for-36 clip.

As the final buzzer sounded, Georgia celebrated its hard-fought victory in front of a raucous crowd, sending a clear message that it is once again a force to be reckoned with in the Southeastern Conference.