Sat Jan 11 23:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Georgia Bulldogs Men’s Basketball Faces Tough Test Against No. 17 Oklahoma
**Athens, GA** – The University of Georgia Bulldogs men’s basketball team (record not specified in text) will face their third consecutive ranked opponent on Saturday when they host No. 17/16 Oklahoma (10-2) at Stegeman Coliseum. This marks only the fifth time in program history that Georgia has faced three ranked opponents in a row.
The Bulldogs are coming off a thrilling 82-69 upset victory over No. 6/7 Kentucky on Tuesday, a game that saw Asa Newell lead the way with 17 points and 7 rebounds. Newell, along with De’Shayne Montgomery, Dakota Leffew, and Silas Demary Jr., all average double-digit points for Georgia. The team boasts a 10-0 home record and a 12-game winning streak at Stegeman Coliseum.
Oklahoma, meanwhile, enters the game after losing its first two SEC games against No. 5/6 Alabama and No. 10/9 Texas A&M. The Sooners’ offense is led by freshman Jeremiah Fears (17.6 ppg, 4.3 apg, 2.1 spg) and Jalen Moore (17.4 ppg), two of the SEC’s top ten scorers.
The game will be broadcast on ESPN2, with tip-off scheduled for [Time not specified in text]. The first 1000 UGA students will receive a free Chick-fil-A sandwich and a choice of winter hats. Tickets are available at http://www.georgiadogs.com/mbbtix.
Georgia head coach Mike White commented on the upcoming game, praising Oklahoma’s talent and emphasizing the importance of maintaining the team’s home-court advantage, fueled by the electric atmosphere created by the Bulldog fans. He also highlighted the team’s consistent work ethic and excitement for the challenge.
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