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Georgia Bulldogs' NCAA Run Ends in Blowout Loss
20 Mar
Summary
- Georgia lost to Saint Louis 102-77 in the NCAA Tournament round of 64.
- Saint Louis led by as much as 18 in the first half and started the second with a 23-0 run.
- This loss extends Georgia's NCAA Tournament losing streak to seven games.
The Georgia Bulldogs' participation in the NCAA Tournament concluded on Thursday night, as they suffered a significant 102-77 loss to Saint Louis in the round of 64. The game, held in Buffalo, saw the Bulldogs fall behind early, trailing by as much as 18 points in the first half.
Saint Louis asserted further dominance in the second half, initiating an overwhelming 23-0 scoring run. Georgia struggled offensively, with their first points of the second half not coming until five minutes into the period. The Billikens outperformed Georgia in nearly every statistical category, shooting 63 percent from the field compared to Georgia's 33 percent and outrebounding them 47-35.
Despite the tournament outcome, the Bulldogs achieved a historic regular season, securing a program-best 22 wins. Head coach Mike White credited the team's culture and institutional support for the program's recent progress, including their second consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. The defeat marked the seventh consecutive NCAA Tournament game loss for Georgia, with their last tournament victory occurring in 1996.
