Sat Jan 04 15:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Georgia Bulldogs Start SEC Play Against Ranked Ole Miss, Boasting Impressive Record

**Athens, GA** – The University of Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) kick off their Southeastern Conference (SEC) schedule this Saturday, January 4th, against the No. 24/23 Ole Miss Rebels (11-2). The game, airing on the SEC Network, marks a significant moment for the Bulldogs, who are enjoying their best start to a season in 94 years.

This impressive 12-1 record surpasses even their 1930-31 team’s performance. The Bulldogs’ success is built on a potent offense featuring nine players who have achieved double-digit scoring outputs multiple times this season. Freshman Asa Newell leads the charge with 12 such performances, contributing significantly to the team’s “Dunkyard Dawgs” moniker, thanks to their nation-leading 19.7% dunk percentage on field goals. Newell himself ranks third nationally with 34 dunks.

Georgia’s dominance extends beyond scoring, with the team ranking among the nation’s top 50 in twelve statistical categories. They boast particularly strong numbers in blocks (5th), field goal percentage (12th), rebound margin (12th), scoring margin (18th), and three-point field goal defense (16th).

The upcoming SEC schedule presents a formidable challenge, with seven of their eight January games against ranked opponents, including consecutive matchups against No. 1 Tennessee and No. 2 Auburn, along with games against No. 6 Florida and No. 10 Kentucky. This Saturday’s contest against Ole Miss will be a crucial test of the Bulldogs’ strength as they enter the heart of their conference schedule.

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