Georgia Defeats No. 6 Kentucky 82-69

In a significant upset, Georgia defeated No. 6 Kentucky 82-69 in SEC play, marking their first win over a top-10 team since 2020. Freshman Asa Newell led Georgia with 17 points, showcasing a strong second half, while Blue Cain and Silas Demary Jr. contributed 15 and 14 points, respectively. The Bulldogs capitalized on Kentucky's foul troubles, taking 39 free throws and converting 29 of them, compared to Kentucky's 19 attempts. Kentucky struggled offensively, particularly from beyond the arc, hitting only 6 of 25 three-point attempts. Despite a brief resurgence in the second half, the Wildcats could not close the gap, falling to 12-3 overall and 1-1 in the SEC. Georgia improved to 13-2 and also stands at 1-1 in conference play, setting the stage for a challenging season ahead.