The Georgia Bulldogs (11-3, 1-0) have defeated the No. 20 Auburn Tigers (11-3, 1-1) in the biggest win of the year for head coach Mike White and the Dawgs. Georgia opens SEC play 1-0 for the first time in seven years.
Georgia got 26 points from guard Terry Roberts in the Bulldogs’ 76-64 win over Auburn. The Dawgs shot 40% from three-point territory in their win.
Kario Oquendo added 17 points and four rebounds for Georgia. Matthew-Alexander Moncrieffe played a game-high 32 minutes. He contributed nine points, nine rebounds, two steals, and three assists.
Auburn forward Johni Broome scored 22 points and snatched 12 rebounds in Auburn’s road loss.
Right now, Georgia basketball is contending to play in the NCAA Tournament. The Bulldogs need to keep playing well in SEC action in order to stay on that path.
Here’s how Georgia basketball Twitter reacted to the Bulldogs’ home win over Auburn:
Highlights from Georgia's win
Last night was fun! #GoDawgs pic.twitter.com/OKGwli6XaK
— Georgia Basketball (@UGABasketball) January 5, 2023
Fans react to UGA's win
BIG SHOUTOUT to @UGABasketball @CoachWhiteUGA ‼️ #GoDawgs @CoachKeem @ErikPastrana BIG WIN‼️ 🏀
— David Cooper (@1CoachCoop) January 5, 2023
Look at you, @UGABasketball! Go Dawgs!!! 🏀
— Shawn Cartwright (@CartwrightShawn) January 5, 2023
Media impressed with Georgia's Mike White
Great win for Georgia basketball knocking of Auburn
76-64 to go to 1-0 in the SEC for first time in 7 years.
Terry Roberts 26 pts.
Mike White can coach plain and simple.— steakshapiro (@steakshapiro) January 5, 2023
Mike White’s first Georgia team has beaten #22 Auburn 76-64 in Athens. The Dawgs win their SEC opener for the first time in 7 years. Terry Roberts lead the way with 26 for UGA.
The Dawgs are 11-3. Georgia Basketball is open for business, folks.
— Graham Coffey (@DawgOutWest) January 5, 2023
Auburn basketball sad following defeat
Not our night. #WarEagle | @ChickfilA pic.twitter.com/zkkeGzMATJ
— Auburn Basketball (@AuburnMBB) January 5, 2023
More media reactions to UGA's upset win
UPSET! The Georgia Bulldogs have beaten No. 22 Auburn 76-64 in Stegeman! #GoDawgs🏀
📸: Tony Walsh/UGA pic.twitter.com/1Cc3ZLOAPB
— 960 The Ref (@960theref) January 5, 2023
Terry Roberts leads Georgia past 22nd ranked Auburn in an upset. The Bradley transfer scored 26 on 8-16 shooting. Also going 9-12 at the FT line.
Roberts is averaging 15PPG and 4.2AST.
Georgia is now 11-3 under first year coach Mike White. pic.twitter.com/rjW6rcLfpl
— GREENLIGHT MEDIA (@atlgreenlight) January 5, 2023
