Georgia downed No. 3 ranked Florida 88-83 on Tuesday night in a home game that could provide a much-needed boost for the Bulldogs when NCAA tournament brackets are completed. Georgia opened a 26-point lead with 7:53 remaining in the first half but Florida battled back to take a brief lead late in the second half before the Bulldogs closed out the win for head coach Mike White’s first victory over his former team. Guard Silas Demery Jr. led the Bulldogs in scoring with 21 points, followed by forward Asa Newell’s 15 points, and guard Blue Cain (12 points). The Gators were led by guard Will Richard who poured in 30 points in a losing effort. When the final clock sounded, Bulldog fans waited for teams and officials to leave the floor before celebrating on the home court at Stegeman Coliseum. The Bulldogs will be back in action with road games against Texas (Sat., Mar. 1) and South Carolina (Tues., Mar 4) before closing out the regular season at home against Vanderbilt (Sat., Mar. 8). Photos by Rob Davis
Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) drives to the basket during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Tyrin Lawrence (7) drives in the lane during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Tyrin Lawrence (7) goes up for a shot during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward RJ Godfrey (10) goes to the basket during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward RJ Godfrey (10) drives to the basket during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward RJ Godfrey (10) looks to pass the ball during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) drives the baseline during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) sinks a free throw during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Tyrin Lawrence (7) shoots the ball during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Tyrin Lawrence (7) shoots the ball during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) converts a free throw in the final seconds during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia players and fans celebrate after the Bulldogs defeated #3 ranked Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia fans celebrate after the Bulldogs defeated #3 ranked Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia fans celebrate after the Bulldogs defeated #3 ranked Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Justin Abson (25) and Florida forward/center Alex Condon (21) battle for rebound position under the basket during a game at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) plays defense during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) goes up for a layup during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) dribbles to the basket during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia mascot Hairy Dawg during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Dakota Leffew (1) during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia players battle for possession of the ball during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Dakota Leffew (1) looks to pass the ball during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia players celebrate after a basket during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Justin Abson (25) shoots during a game against Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia head football coach Kirby Smart celebrates with fans as Georgia defeated #3 ranked Florida at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)
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