Stukes scored a career high 27 vs. Jacksonville (image: georgiadogs.com)
The Georgia Bulldog basketball team beat the Jacksonville Dolphins 93-77 last night. However, the win was costly as our starting point guard Sundiata Gaines injured his right ankle. He's uncertain for Friday Night's game vs. Georgia Tech.
From the AJC's Chip Towers:
[Gaines'] status for Friday night's game at Georgia Tech is uncertain.
"I don't know; it's day to day," said Gaines, in a walking boot but without crutches. "It will probably be a game-time decision. I'll pretty much have to get as much treatment as possible to try to get back. It's frustrating, but as a player on this team, I have to encourage everybody."
Gaines came in averaging 9.8 points per game and leading the Bulldogs in rebounding (5.4), assists (5.1) and steals (3.5). He earned SEC honors this week for his performance in Saturday's 96-83 win over No. 16 Gonzaga, scoring 21 points with eight rebounds, five assists and six steals.
Some highlights from the Box Score:
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-- Mike Mercer played point guard in Gaines absence. He had a career high 11 assists along with 21 points. Unfortunately, he also had 6 turnovers. (Image: OnlineAthens.com)
-- Woodbury had 15 points, 7 rebound and 3 blocks.
-- The Bulldogs shot 82% from the free throw line in the first half, but only 42% in the second half. We have to improve from the charity stripe.
-- The Dawgs outrebounded the 'Fins 30-21, but we were beaten on the offense boards 9 to 16.
-- UGA had 12 blocks, 8 steals and 21 assists, but we had 22 turnovers.
More Articles on the Game:
- Dawgs Cruise Past Dolphins - Georgiadogs.com
Win Proves Costly - AJC
Interview with Terrance Woodbury - Dawgpost.com
Stukes Leads UGA to Victory - AP
Dawg Slam Another Foe - OnlineAthens
Also of note, Wisconsin comes to Athens on Sunday, Dec. 31st at 1:00 pm (EST). The Badgers are now ranked #4 in the AP Poll, and they could be ranked as high as #3 when they come to Athens.
To the best of my knowledge, this will be the highest ranked non-conference team that UGA has played in Athens since the #1 ranked UNC Tarheels came to town in '97 with Vince Carter and Antwan Jamison. That was one of the best/loudest crowds that I've ever seen in Athens. The Dawgs had a chance to win it in regulation, but Jumaine Jones missed a jumper from around 10-12 feet. We later lost in overtime. Georgiadogs.com still has great seats available for the showdown with the Badgers. Make sure you come out for that one.
PWD
8 comments:
Was it Harrick's last, or next-to-last, team that beat #2 Pitt in Athens in late December?
How in the heck does our point guard lead in rebounding?
December 31, 2002 -- UGA beat #2 Pitt 79-67 in Athens. (Coincidentally, we beat Gonzaga two weeks prior to that game.)
Anon - I stand corrected!
I don't remember that game because I was in New Orleans "preparing" for the Sugar Bowl.
Solid call!
PG / rebounding -- part of that is the # of minutes played vs the front court guys. Part of it is the fact that he's a helluva a rebounder.
As ragged as we looked against Jax last night, I think there is some actual good news besides just the win. They came out and rattled us, and we suffered the misfortune of having Yata hurt, but still we got it together and pulled it out. Could have easily been a lot worse. Mercer with 6 TOs is not good, but under the circumstances it isn't entirely bad, either. I am still optimistic for the season.
Yeah I can't look too badly at the ugly parts of last night's game at all. That game had let-down written all over it (coming off an emotional high from the Gonzaga win, mid-week game wedged between the showdown with your rival, against a team that won one game last year,...). I would have been shocked if they hadn't struggled some. That game actually increased my optimism for this team, as the previous two years' teams might have lost that game (Stetson anyone?).
Anybody have an update on Gaines's injury?
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