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Wilkinson scores 19 points as Georgia rallies to beat Texas 91-80

Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 19 points off the bench, and Georgia used a late run to defeat Texas 91-80 on Saturday, ending a three-game home losing streak

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Somto Cyril - Scores 13, rejects three Cyril posted 13 points (5-7 FG, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists and three blocks in 23 minutes before fouling out of Saturday's 91-80 victory over Texas.

Impact Cyril has been more active on offense since being benched five games ago. In that span, the Bulldog center has provided 11.6 points on 74.2 percent from the field with 3.8 rebounds and 1.4 blocks. Cyril fouled out of his fifth game. Georgia heads to Nashville to take on Vanderbilt on Wednesday. Cyril had five points, seven rebounds and three blocks in last year's regular season finale against the Commodores.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Wilkinson - Scores team-high 19 Wilkinson posted 19 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one assist and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 91-80 victory over Texas.

Impact After missing a pair of games with a shoulder injury, Wilkinson has provided back-to-back 19 points games in a pair of Bulldog wins. He has hit 42.8 percent of his 3-pointers in the wins. The 6-1 sophomore might have found his role after starting all but two games before the injury. The Bulldogs take on Vanderbilt on Wednesday which could be a key game for their NCAA Tournament hopes.

8 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kentucky takes on Auburn after Oweh's 28-point showing

Kentucky visits the Auburn Tigers after Otega Oweh scored 28 points in the Wildcats' 86-78 loss to the Georgia Bulldogs

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Mercer hosts Samford following Williams' 27-point game

Mercer hosts the Samford Bulldogs after Zaire Williams scored 27 points in Mercer's 94-90 loss to the Chattanooga Mocs

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Georgia beats Kentucky 86-78 for the program's 1st first win at Rupp Arena since 2009

Blue Cain scored 20 points, Jeremiah Wilkinson added 19 points off the bench and Georgia beat Kentucky 86-78 on Tuesday night for its first win at Rupp Arena since 2009

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Blue Cain - Scores 20 in win Cain ended with 20 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, two assists and three steals across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 86-78 victory over Kentucky.

Impact In his last five games, Cain has provided 16.2 points on 51.7 percent, 2.4 3-pointers, 5.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists. The Bulldogs have only won two of their last seven games, but maybe could use the win over the Wildcats as a springboard. They host Texas on Saturday. Cain was held to five points and two rebounds in the Jan. 17 loss to the Longhorns.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Wilkinson - Scores 19 in return Wilkinson (shoulder) finished Tuesday's 86-78 victory over Kentucky with 19 points (6-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal in 27 minutes.

Impact The guard missed the previous two games due to the shoulder injury and helped the Bulldogs snap a two-game losing streak. He came off the bench for the third time this season. The 6-1 sophomore has scored at least 17 points in his last three games. The Bulldogs host Texas on Saturday. Wilkinson scored 17 points in the Jan. 24 loss to the Longhorns.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Analytics pick the winner between Kentucky and Georgia Kentucky is coming off a loss, but Mark Pope’s Wildcats are getting ready to play a must-win matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs. Georgia is b...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats will beat the Georgia Bulldogs Mark Pope and the Kentucky Wildcats are set to take on the Georgia Bulldogs in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night looking to start a new winning st...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Jeremiah Wilkinson - Not on injury report Wilkinson (shoulder) isn't listed on the injury report for Tuesday's game against Kentucky.

Impact Wilkinson is slated to return from a two-game absence due to a shoulder injury. The standout sophomore is averaging 17.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 steals across 25.5 minutes per game this season. He's started in 19 consecutive appearances.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

This matchup with the Georgia Bulldogs is a must win for Mark Pope's Kentucky Wildcats The Georgia Bulldogs feel like a similar team to the Oklahoma Sooners from a year ago. Now the Bulldogs don’t have a lottery pick star in Je...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Georgia visits No. 25 Kentucky following Cain's 20-point game

Georgia visits the No. 25 Kentucky Wildcats after Blue Cain scored 20 points in the Bulldogs' 94-78 loss to the Oklahoma Sooners

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jake Wilkins - Notches two steals vs. Sooners Wilkins finished with two points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one rebound and two steals across 10 minutes during Saturday's 94-78 loss to Oklahoma.

Impact Wilkins recorded double-digit minutes for the third time in his last five appearances, and he managed to help out the Bulldogs on the defensive front. The freshman forward's two steals tied his second-highest of the season. If he can be a menace for opposing offenses even in losses, he should continue to see action as the season comes to a close.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma's Win Over Georgia Delayed After Popcorn Machine Bursts Into Flames

Saturday's Georgia-Oklahoma basketball game was delayed after a popcorn machine at a concession stand caught on fire.

FEBRUARY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Oklahoma's Win Over Georgia Delayed After Popcorn Machine Bursts Into Flames

Trio helps Oklahoma put together 18-0 second-half run, leading to 94-78 victory over Georgia

Tae Davis had 19 points, Nijel Pack and reserve Kuol Atak both scored 18, and Oklahoma used an 18-0 second-half run to beat Georgia 94-78

FEBRUARY 14 • Associated Press

Popcorn Machine catches fire during Georgia vs. Oklahoma

FEBRUARY 14 • FOX SPORTS

Marcus Millender - Starts, scores 16 Millender fouled out of Saturday's 94-78 loss to Oklahoma after recording 16 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 31 minutes.

Impact Millender started his first game of the season as Jordan Ross came off the bench. Coach Mike White mixed up the starting lineup but the team lost for the fifth time in the last six games. The 5-11 junior has averaged 13.4 points and 4.4 assists over his last five games. Georgia heads to Kentucky on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Kareem Stagg - Starts, scores 10 Stagg posted 10 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one assist and one block across 27 minutes during Saturday's 94-78 loss to Oklahoma.

Impact The 6-8 freshman made his first start of the season as Dylan James came off the bench. Stagg scored in double digits for the third time this season. If he can stick in the starting lineup, Stagg could have value going forward. He has scored 19 points in his last two games, which equals his best two-game total of the season.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Brown and Oklahoma host Georgia

Oklahoma hosts the Georgia Bulldogs after Xzayvier Brown scored 20 points in Oklahoma's 92-91 win over the Vanderbilt Commodores

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66

Xaivian Lee scored 18 points and No. 14 Florida finally found its touch from 3-point range, leading from the opening tip for an 86-66 victory over Georgia

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Jeremiah Wilkinson - Sustains shoulder injury Wilkinson (shoulder) sat out during Wednesday's 86-66 loss against Florida due to shoulder soreness, Sara Tidwell of the Athens Banner-Herald reports.

Impact Wilkinson is reportedly without a return timetable at this time as he deals with lingering shoulder soreness. The 6-foot-1 California transfer has been a revelation for the Bulldogs, leading the team with 17.1 points per game, adding on two rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 steals across 23 games (21 starts). Wilkinson's next chance to see the floor will come against OU this Saturday, but the extent of his injury remains unknown at this time. In his absence Wednesday, Justin Bailey, Dylan James and Marcus Millender all saw an uptick in usage for the Bulldogs.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Cain - Tallies double-double Cain registered 17 points (6-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and one steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 86-66 loss to Florida.

Impact Cain notched his second double-double of the season and first since Nov. 17. After a string of three straight single-digit scoring performances, the 6-5 junior has put together three consecutive games of 10 points or more. He has hit seven 3-pointers in that span. Cain is averaging 13.4 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.5 assists.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Dylan James - Starting vs. Florida James is included in the starting rotation for Wednesday's game against Florida, Jordan D. Hill of the 247Sports.com reports.

Impact James will get second start of the season as he takes over for the injured Jeremiah Wilkinson. The junior forward has totaled 15 points and 16 rebounds across his last three appearances.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jeremiah Wilkinson - Ruled out Wednesday Wilkinson (undisclosed) is listed as out for Wednesday's game against Florida.

Impact It's unclear what's ailing Wilkinson, but the standout guard will be unavailable against the Gators. He's averaging 17.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.8 steals across 25.5 minutes per game this season. His absence could allow Marcus Millinder to step into the starting lineup, while Jordan Ross could see an uptick in minutes. Wilkinson's next chance to play will come Saturday at Oklahoma.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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Wilkinson scores 19 points as Georgia rallies to beat Texas 91-80

Kentucky takes on Auburn after Oweh's 28-point showing

Mercer hosts Samford following Williams' 27-point game

Georgia beats Kentucky 86-78 for the program's 1st first win at Rupp Arena since 2009

Georgia visits No. 25 Kentucky following Cain's 20-point game

Oklahoma's Win Over Georgia Delayed After Popcorn Machine Bursts Into Flames

Trio helps Oklahoma put together 18-0 second-half run, leading to 94-78 victory over Georgia

Popcorn Machine catches fire during Georgia vs. Oklahoma

Brown and Oklahoma host Georgia

No. 14 Florida romps to another big win, beating Georgia 86-66