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MBB Photos/Video Highlights/Box Score: Georgia 76, Arkansas 66

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Team Notes

• The starting lineup was freshman Silas Demary Jr., senior Jabri Abdur-Rahim and graduates Noah Thomasson, RJ Sunahara and Russel Tchewa.
• The Bulldogs picked up their first win against Arkansas since the 2019-20 season.
• Georgia extends its win streak to 10 games, the longest under head coach Mike White.
• The Bulldogs have started 2-0 to open SEC play for the first time since the 2013-14 season.
• This 10-game win streak is tied for the fourth-most consecutive wins in program history, and is also the longest win streak since the 1947-48 season.
• Georgia held the Razorbacks to 35.7% from the free-throw line in the first half.
• Georgia led for 39:01 of the game.
• The 10-point halftime lead marks the third time in the last three seasons Georgia’s built at least a 10-point halftime lead in conference play.
• Georgia’s bench contributed 40 of the team’s 76 points.
• The Bulldogs held the Razorbacks to only 19 percent on 3-pointers made on the night.
• Georgia currently holds the fourth longest win streak in the nation as well as the most consecutive wins by a power-conference team with 10 in a row.

Individual notes

• Justin Hill has nine threes in the last three games.
• This is Jabri Abdur-Rahim’s 15th game this season with at least 3-point field goal.
• Jabri Abdur-Rahim has hit 33 threes in his career, this is his 15th consecutive game with a three-pointer made.
• Jabri Abdur-Rahim tied his career-high two assists and season-high 1 block.
• Justin Hill set a new season-high 19 points and six field goals made.

Mike White’s Postgame Transcript

On never trailing in the game…

“Converted at the foul line, got a couple of stops, Demary huge shot, Jabri huge shot. We played with confidence when the game got close a couple times. I liked our offensive level again and our confidence. Especially, when were struggling to put together some stops there, Arkansas just kept coming back. Our mark down the stretch was really good, you know, hitting shots and getting to the rim and drawing fouls.”

On the team’s confidence and winning ten straight games…

“Arkansas obviously is a really good program. And it’s a really good win for us. I do not like the way we’re always executing. Don’t always love our shot selection. But I like our level of confidence right now. You need it normally against the best, the best defensively in college basketball.”

On overcoming a lot of fouls in the second half…

“It’s part of the game, you know, there’s gonna be other games like that as well. Just gathering, respond and move on, you know, move on to the next play, whether it’s offensively or defensively.”

On the team’s average shooting night…

“Pretty balanced. You know, I think we had another 40 off the bench. Our benches have been great with production not only offensively, but defensively.”

On the team’s creating points off turnovers…

“We did a good job of tracing the basketball and getting tips collapsing at times on some of their post passes and post drives. Thought our guys played really, really hard.”

On Justin’s performance throughout the season…

“Yeah, he’s a starter. He’s one of our best players. He and Jabri got to be in a conversation   on two of the most improved players in our league. Justin’s playing with a high level of confidence, of course. He was terrific tonight.”

On hosting Tennessee this early into SEC play…

“Getting any team in our league at home is better. When you travel in this league you hold your breath, and you hope to be competitive these days in this league, so we’re really fortunate that we played really well the other day. We wish they were all in the Steg, especially the way they showed up tonight for a late tip at 9:00. We’re really appreciative for our student section.”

On the upcoming game against Tennessee…

”Great AD. I have the upmost respect for what they’ve accomplished since he’s got there. They’re going to be extremely prepared and disciplined and mentally and physically tough. I think this current Tennessee team is just like a few that he’s had that has the chance to go to the final four. I really do. I think this Tennessee team is really really good, and we’ll have to play our best game of the year to have a chance down the stretch.”

Dawgs in the NFL – Week 18

Former Bulldogs impressed across the National Football League in the last week of the regular season, with seven different players recording a sack. Leonard Floyd and Travon Walker became the first duo of former Bulldogs to record double-digit sacks in a season since Justin Houston and Charles Johnson. Roquan Smith and Quay Walker made it five out of the last six years that two or more Bulldogs have posted 100 or more tackles in a season. James Cook and D’Andre Swift not only finished fourth and fifth in the NFL in rushing yards, but they also became the first duo of former Bulldogs to rush for 1,000 yards in the same season since 1998.

Steelers 17, Ravens 10

George Pickens, WR – Appeared on 50 offensive snaps for Pittsburgh but recorded no statistics in the win.

Darnell Washington, TE – Saw action on 38 offensive snaps with the Steelers but recorded no statistics.

Broderick Jones, OT – Appeared on all 62 offensive snaps for Pittsburgh as it gained 289 total yards.

Roquan Smith, LB – Did not appear in the game for Baltimore as he was rested for the team’s upcoming postseason run.

Ben Cleveland, OG – Played 100 percent of offensive snaps for the Ravens offense and was their highest-ranked player on the team by Pro Football Focus this week as he gave up just two pressures on 38 pass-blocking snaps.

Texans 23, Colts 19

Isaiah McKenzie, WR – Was active but did not see action for the Colts in the loss.

Bills 21, Dolphins 14

James Cook, RB – Started at running back for the Bills as he gained 36 yards on 13 carries along with 16 yards on three catches. With his 52 yards from scrimmage on Sunday night, Cook recorded 50 or more yards against his hometown Dolphins in both games this season as he posted 77 scrimmage yards in week four.

Leonard Floyd, DE – Appeared on 67 percent of defensive snaps for Buffalo, racking up one tackle in the win.

Channing Tindall, ILB – Saw action on 14 special teams plays for Miami recording no statistics.

Bengals 31, Browns 14

Trey Hill, OC – Was listed as inactive for the Bengals due to a coach’s decision.

Lions 30, Vikings 20

Lewis Cine, S – Was active for Minnesota but did not record any statistics in the loss.

Titans 28, Jaguars 20

Travon Walker, OLB – Started at outside linebacker for Jacksonville as he recorded two tackles, a sack and two quarterback hits. That marks Walker’s fourth game in a row with at least one sack, putting him at 10 on the season, which is nearly triple his 3.5 from his rookie season last year.

Tyson Campbell, CB – Started at cornerback for the Jaguars as he racked up seven tackles in the loss.

Jets 17, Patriots 3

David Andrews, OC – Started at center for New England in the loss.

Saints 48, Falcons 17

Monty Rice, ILB – Was listed as inactive by the Saints due to a coach’s decision.

Lorenzo Carter, OLB – Appeared in 22 defensive snaps for Atlanta as he recorded three tackles in the loss.

John Fitzpatrick, TE – Saw action on both special teams and offense, catching one pass for 12 yards and posting one tackle.

Buccaneers 9, Panthers 0

Jake Camarda, P – Punted the ball six times for Tampa Bay for a total of 330 yards with a long of 74 and an average punt distance of 55 yards. Camarda’s 74-yard punt ties a career-long from last season.

Packers 17, Bears 9

Quay Walker, ILB – Started at inside linebacker for the Packers, racking up nine tackles, one sack and one quarterback hit. This marks Walker’s third game in a row with at least half a sack.

Devonte Wyatt, DT – Appeared on 27 defensive snaps for Green Bay, recording one tackle and a sack in the win. Wyatt saw major statistical increases from last season, more than doubling his tackle total up to 36 this year and increased his sack total by four, finishing with 5.5.

Raiders 27, Broncos 14

Zamir White, RB – Started his fourth consecutive game at running back for Las Vegas as he gained 112 yards on 25 carries as well as nine yards on one reception. This marks White’s fourth game in a row with 85 or more scrimmage yards and his third straight with at least 105 scrimmage yards. White is ranked seventh overall in the NFL in scrimmage yards over the four weeks that he started at running back.

John Jenkins, NT – Appeared on 26 defensive snaps for the Raiders, posting two tackles in the win.

Christopher Smith II, S – Saw action on 14 special teams plays, recording no statistics.

Giants 27, Eagles 10

D’Andre Swift, RB – Was listed as inactive for Philadelphia due to an illness.

Kelee Ringo, CB – Saw action on 60 percent of defensive snaps for Philadelphia as he recorded three tackles and his first career sack in the loss.

Jalen Carter, DT – Appeared on 52 percent of defensive snaps for Philadelphia, posting three total tackles.

Jordan Davis, DT – Saw action on 25 percent of defensive snaps for the Eagles, recording three tackles.

Nolan Smith, OLB – Played 61 percent of defensive snaps for the Eagles, recording one tackle and a quarterback hit.

Andrew Thomas, OT – Started at left tackle for the Giants offense as they racked up 415 total yards.

Azeez Ojulari, OLB – Played 38 snaps on defense for New York, recording four tackles, two sacks, one tackle for loss, a quarterback hit and a fumble recovery in the win.

Seahawks 21, Cardinals 20

Kenny McIntosh, RB – Was listed as inactive by Seattle due to a coach’s decision.

Chiefs 13, Chargers 12

Malik Herring, DE – Played 55 defensive snaps for the Chiefs’ defense, posting five tackles, one sack and a forced fumble.

Mecole Hardman Jr., WR – Started at wide receiver for Kansas City, reeling in six of his 11 targets for 77 yards in the win.

Rams 21, 49ers 20

Matthew Stafford, QB – Did not appear in the game for the Rams as he was rested for the team’s upcoming postseason run.

Warren McClendon, OT/OG – Saw action on 26 offensive snaps and two special teams snaps for Los Angeles in the win.

Derion Kendrick, CB – Appeared on 26 defensive snaps and six special teams snaps for the Rams, recording one pass defended.

Robert Beal Jr., OLB – Played 24 snaps on defense for the 49ers, posting three tackles and his first career sack.

Chris Conley, WR – Played the most snaps amongst 49ers wide receivers,reeling in three of his six targets for 69 yards in the loss.

Charlie Woerner, TE – Started at tight end for San Francisco, catching one pass for 20 yards in the loss.

Practice Squads

Falcons: Justin Shaffer, OL

Buccaneers: Richard Lecounte III, S

Commanders: Jake Fromm, QB

Chargers: Mark Webb, DB

49ers: Chris Conley, WR

Reserve Lists (IR, PUP, NFI)

Cardinals: Jonathan Ledbetter, DE

Packers: Eric Stokes, CB

Ravens: Nick Moore, LS

Rams: Stetson Bennett, QB

Titans: Kearis Jackson, WR/PR

Browns: Nick Chubb, RB

Dolphins: Isaiah Wynn, OT/OG

Eagles: Nakobe Dean, ILB

Giants: Lawrence Cager, TE 

Cardinals: Jonathan Ledbetter, DT

WBB: Georgia (10-5, 1-1) vs. Alabama (14-3, 1-1 SEC) in the Stege tonight at 7

Thursday, Jan. 11 || 7 p.m. || Stegeman Coliseum (10,523) || Athens, Ga. || SEC Network +

TV: SEC Network + (Matt Stewart and Anne Marie Armstrong)

Listen: Jeff Dantzler (GeorgiaDogs.com, 960 AM The Ref or 103.7 FM)

Opening Tip

» Georgia returns home to host Alabama at 7 p.m. ET this Thursday inside Stegeman Coliseum. The contest will air on SEC Network + and the Georgia Bulldog Sports Network. 

» Both teams are 1-1 in conference play, with Alabama coming off a win at Missouri. Georgia defeated Texas A&M last Thursday and fell to Arkansas this past Sunday.

» Georgia owns a commanding 44-14 lead in the all-time series against Alabama. The Lady Bulldogs have won five of the last seven meetings between the two programs.  

» Five of the last 10 matchups between these teams have gone into overtime. The last 10 meetings have been decided by an average margin of 5.3 ppg. 

» Fifth-year senior forward Javyn Nicholson is riding a seven-game double-double streak. She is the first Georgia player since Janet Harris during the 1984-85 season to post seven consecutive double-doubles.  

» Nicholson’s 10 double-doubles lead all SEC players and are fourth-most nationally this season. 

» As a team, Georgia ranks third in the SEC, holding teams to just 34 percent from the field this year. 

» Alabama is led in scoring by former Georgia player Sarah Ashlee Barker. Barker averages 16 ppg and is one of three Alabama players in double figures. Barker placed on the SEC All-Freshman Team as a Lady Bulldog in 2021.

» Georgia is in its second season under the leadership of Coach ABE. ABE’s successful first year included a NCAA tournament appearance, 22 wins, and a fifth-place finish in the final SEC standings. 

» The Lady Bulldogs were the only SEC squad to not have a single player enter the transfer portal this past offseason. 

»  Coach ABE’s teams have won 20 or more games in 11-straight seasons, while her 12 NCAA tournament appearances rank third among active SEC coaches, only behind Kim Mulkey (LSU) and Dawn Staley (South Carolina).

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