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Georgia downs No. 6 Kentucky, gets highest-ranked win under Mike White

Asa Newell (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) during Georgia's game against Buffalo in Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. (Olivia Wilson/UGAAA) (Olivia Wilson/Olivia Wilson/UGAAA)

ATHENS – Georgia sent a message to the SEC on Tuesday, upsetting No. 6 Kentucky 82-69 before an electric Stegeman Coliseum.

The Bulldogs (13-2, 1-1 SEC) got their first top-10 win since January of 2020, proving they can handle the SEC’s elite competition in their home opener of conference play.

It was the highest-ranked win of third-year coach Mike White’s tenure, perhaps a sign of more impressive changes to come under White.

In fact, there were plenty of signs on Tuesday night, beginning with Asa Newell.

Read more at DawgNation.

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