University of Georgia Athletics
Lady Bulldogs Look To Tame Tigers On Sunday
January 23, 2016 | Women's Basketball
Jan. 23, 2016
Follow @UGAAthletics
Follow @UGA_WBB
SEC Network
Schedule
Stats
Complete Game Notes
Media Guide
Schedule
Stats
Complete Game Notes
ATHENS, Ga. -- Fresh off its impressive win against No. 10 Mississippi State on Thursday, the Georgia Lady Bulldog basketball team returns home to host LSU on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.
Sunday's matchup is billed as UGA's ‘Blackout' game. The first 1,000 fans will receive an Andy Landers bobblehead and a black t-shirt.
Lady Bulldog alumni, Hall of Fame coach and former UGA headman Andy Landers, and the 1996 NCAA Runner up team will all be recognized during Sunday's contest at Stegeman Coliseum.
For more information throughout the week, follow the Lady Bulldogs on Twitter (@UGA_WBB), Instagram (@uga_wbb) and Facebook (Georgia Women's Basketball).
Head Coach: Joni Taylor
Record at Georgia / Years: 14-5 / 1st season
Overall Record/Years: 14-5 / 1st season
Assistant Coaches: Karen Lange, Robert Mosley, Chelsea Newton
In Athens: Georgia leads, 13-5
In Baton Rouge: LSU leads, 6-10
Neutral Sites: Tied, 4-4
Current Streak: LSU, 1-0
Last Meeting: LSU won, 64-52 (2/19/15) Baton Rouge
Georgia was led once again by Shacobia Barbee with 17 points, 11 rebounds and three assists -- her fourth double-double in SEC play and seventh overall this season.
With the win, Georgia holds a 28-15 all-time series advantage against Mississippi State and a 16-3 nod in games played in Athens.
"I'm very proud of our girls," head coach Joni Taylor said. "We came out and executed very well. We told them to just take it one possession at a time. I felt like we had been playing tight lately and put so much pressure on every shot that we took. Tonight we took what came to us and had a great team effort."
A portion of East Rutherford Street between Pinecrest Drive and Smith Streets will be closed throughout construction extending from the northeast corner of Foley Field Stadium heading east to the access drive to the Carlton Street Parking Deck.
The access drive will remain open throughout construction and the adjacent sidewalk to the south of East Rutherford will remain open for pedestrian traffic.
Post-game traffic patterns will continue from previous games. Law enforcement personnel will be stationed at additional intersections to assist with moving vehicles following men's basketball games.
Lumpkin Street positions will include intersections at Cedar Street, Rutherford Street and Milledge Avenue.
Positions on College Station Road will include intersections at East Campus Road, River Road/Rec Sports Complex and the Inner Loop On Ramp.
The goal is to move traffic away from the Coliseum as quickly as possible while allowing fans to travel toward their desired location. However, there is always the possibility traffic will need to be re-routed from your accustomed direction to account for significant congestion surrounding campus. Your understanding to these occurrences is appreciated.
All parking decks and lots in the surrounding areas of the Coliseum will be available for free parking. The Carlton Street Parking Deck and the South Campus Parking Deck will again be free for all Coliseum athletic events. The following parking lots are reserved and need a gameday parking permit for entry:
S10 - McPhaul Lot (Men's Basketball)
S12 - Hoke Smith Annex Lot (Men's Basketball)
S16 - Coverdell Center Lot (Men's Basketball)
We appreciate your cooperation during this construction period.
Georgia Basketball Game Notes
Lady Bulldog Info
Game & Broadcast Info
- Opponent: LSU Bulldogs
- Records: Georgia 14-5, 2-4 SEC, LSU 7-12, 1-5 SEC
- Rankings: Georgia RV, LSU NR
- Tipoff: Sunday, Jan. 24 - 2:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Stegeman Coliseum | Athens, Ga.
- TV: SECN+ (Matt Stewart (PBP) and Kiesha Brown (Analyst))
- Video Stream: SECN+
- Radio: Bulldog Network | Affiliates
- Audio Stream: Georgiadogs.com | Mobile
- Live Stats:
Related Links
Buy TicketsFollow @UGAAthletics
Follow @UGA_WBB
SEC Network
Georgia Lady Bulldogs
RosterSchedule
Stats
Complete Game Notes
Media Guide
LSU Tigers
RosterSchedule
Stats
Complete Game Notes
ATHENS, Ga. -- Fresh off its impressive win against No. 10 Mississippi State on Thursday, the Georgia Lady Bulldog basketball team returns home to host LSU on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET.
Sunday's matchup is billed as UGA's ‘Blackout' game. The first 1,000 fans will receive an Andy Landers bobblehead and a black t-shirt.
Lady Bulldog alumni, Hall of Fame coach and former UGA headman Andy Landers, and the 1996 NCAA Runner up team will all be recognized during Sunday's contest at Stegeman Coliseum.
For more information throughout the week, follow the Lady Bulldogs on Twitter (@UGA_WBB), Instagram (@uga_wbb) and Facebook (Georgia Women's Basketball).
Opening Tip - Five Things To Know
- Georgia is looking for its second-straight SEC win when the Lady Bulldogs host LSU on Sunday.
- Georgia and LSU meet for the 43rd time in school history. The home team has won the last six meetings between the two programs, with the Lady Bulldogs owning a 13-5 advantage in the all-time series in Athens.
- The Lady Bulldogs defeated No. 10 Mississippi State, 47-43, on Thursday, for their third win over a ranked team this season. It marks the first time UGA has totaled a trio of ranked wins in the same season since the 2012-13 Elite Eight year.
- Georgia held No. 10 Mississippi State to its lowest scoring output and its second-lowest field goal percentage of the season on Thursday. The Lady Bulldogs have held 18 of 19 opponents at 40 percent or lower shooting this season and have held five teams to their season lows in scoring. Georgia currently ranks third in the SEC in scoring defense (52.9 ppg), and first in both FG pct. defense (33.6%) and 3-point FG pct. defense (23.5%).
- UGA senior guard Shacobia Barbee has recorded back-to-back double-doubles and four in the first six SEC games. Barbee is averaging a double-double in SEC play with her 11.5 ppg and 11.2 rebounds per contest. Barbee ranks in the top-5 in the SEC in assists, steals and rebounds.
Probable Starters
| GEORGIA BULLDOGS | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | Name | Ht. | Yr. | Hometown | PPG | RPG | OTHER | |
| 24 | Marjorie Butler | 5-8 | Sr. | Knoxville, Tenn. | 5.1 | 2.7 | 79 assists | |
| 3 | Tiaria Griffin | 5-7 | Sr. | Monticello, Miss. | 14.0 | 3.7 | 77% FT | |
| 20 | Shacobia Barbee | 5-10 | Sr. | Murfreesboro, Tenn. | 12.4 | 9.5 | 45 steals | |
| 11 | Pachis Roberts | 5-11 | R-Jr. | Powder Springs, Ga. | 7.3 | 3.8 | 46% 3-FG | |
| 13 | Merritt Hempe | 6-3 | Sr. | Fredericksburg, Va. | 10.6 | 6.8 | 16 blocks | |
Head Coach: Joni Taylor
Record at Georgia / Years: 14-5 / 1st season
Overall Record/Years: 14-5 / 1st season
Assistant Coaches: Karen Lange, Robert Mosley, Chelsea Newton
A Georgia Win Would …
- Improve Georgia's record to 11-2 at Stegeman Coliseum this season.
- Give the Lady Bulldogs their third win in the last four meetings against LSU.
- Help Georgia to its fourth-straight victory against LSU in Athens. LSU's last win in Athens came during the 2008-09 season.
- Improve Georgia's record to 15-5 under first year head coach Joni Taylor.
Series Information
Overall: Georgia leads, 23-19In Athens: Georgia leads, 13-5
In Baton Rouge: LSU leads, 6-10
Neutral Sites: Tied, 4-4
Current Streak: LSU, 1-0
Last Meeting: LSU won, 64-52 (2/19/15) Baton Rouge
Scouting LSU
LSU enters the game with a 1-5 league mark and has lost four-straight SEC games. The Tigers are coached by Nikki Fargas (formerly Caldwell), who is in her fifth season with the program. LSU's leading scoring in conference play is Alexis Hyder, who is averaging 11.5 points per game against conference teams. The Tigers are holding opponents to just 55.2 points per game and own a +3.2 rebounding margin this season.Last Time Out
Behind an impressive team defensive performance, the Georgia Lady Bulldog basketball team took down No. 10 Mississippi State, 47-43, Thursday night at Stegeman Coliseum.Georgia was led once again by Shacobia Barbee with 17 points, 11 rebounds and three assists -- her fourth double-double in SEC play and seventh overall this season.
With the win, Georgia holds a 28-15 all-time series advantage against Mississippi State and a 16-3 nod in games played in Athens.
"I'm very proud of our girls," head coach Joni Taylor said. "We came out and executed very well. We told them to just take it one possession at a time. I felt like we had been playing tight lately and put so much pressure on every shot that we took. Tonight we took what came to us and had a great team effort."
Georgia Notebook
Barbee Top-5 In Several Categories
» 2015-16 Preseason All-SEC selection Shacobia Barbee has continued to show her versatility this season, ranking in the top 5 in the SEC in almost every major statistic. The Murfreesboro, Tenn., native currently ranks No. 1 in total rebounds (180), No. 3 in rebounds per game (9.5), No. 4 in steals (45), No. 4 in steals per game (2.4), No. 4 in free-throws made (61), No. 4 in assists (86), and No. 2 in assist to turnover ratio (86 assists, 36 turnovers).Griffin Moves Up 3-Point Career Record Chart
» Senior guard Tiaria Griffin has etched her name into the Lady Bulldog record books as one of the most prolific 3-point shooters in Georgia basketball history. Griffin is now tied for fourth in career 3-point field goals made with 189 treys. Griffin most recently passed Georgia great Kelly Miller on the career records chart. Griffin had a streak of 22-straight games with a made 3-pointer snapped in the last game against Mississippi State.Robinson Provides The Spark
» Freshman forward Caliya Robinson provided a much needed spark off the bench in wins against No. 20 Florida and, most recently, No. 10 Mississippi State. Robinson totaled six points and seven rebounds on the road at Florida, before her nine-point, six-rebound effort against MSU on Thursday. The Marietta, Ga., native scored the team's last seven points in the first quarter of Thursday's game, including a 3-pointer at the buzzer to help give her team early momentum against Mississippi State.Butler Nominated For CoSIDA Academic All-America Team
» Senior guard Marjorie Butler has been nominated for the CoSIDA Academic All-America team for her efforts in the classroom. Butler, who will graduate with her second degree in May, has been accepted to several prestigious medical schools and has plans to be an orthopedic surgeon. The Knoxville, Tenn., native began her career at UGA with over 50 college credit hours.Hempe Named An AllState Good Works Team Nominee
» Senior forward Merritt Hempe is a nominee for the 2015 AllState Good Works Team. The Fredericksburg, Va., native, who has four double-doubles this season, is actively involved in the community, participating in events such as Special Olympics Homeruns for Hometown Rivals baseball game, Toys for Tots, writing Holiday cards for deployed soldiers, helping provide safe routes to school by partnering with Barrow Elementary, providing toiletries collection for the homeless, visiting Stroud Elementary throughout the year to encourage and mentor children, is an Alzheimer's Walk Volunteer and Ath-Half Volunteer, and volunteers as an AAU coach and operations staff member.FOLLOW THE LADY BULLDOGS
For more information on the Georgia Lady Bulldogs, follow the team on Twitter (@UGA_WBB), Instagram (@uga_wbb), Facebook (Facebook.com/UGAWomensBasketball) and Snapchat (@uga_wbb).Indoor Athletic Facility - Construction Activities 12/22/15 - 1/31/17
Construction of the new UGA Indoor Athletic Facility immediately adjacent and attached to Butts-Mehre will begin on 12/22/15 and extend continuously until 1/31/2017.A portion of East Rutherford Street between Pinecrest Drive and Smith Streets will be closed throughout construction extending from the northeast corner of Foley Field Stadium heading east to the access drive to the Carlton Street Parking Deck.
The access drive will remain open throughout construction and the adjacent sidewalk to the south of East Rutherford will remain open for pedestrian traffic.
Post-game traffic patterns will continue from previous games. Law enforcement personnel will be stationed at additional intersections to assist with moving vehicles following men's basketball games.
Lumpkin Street positions will include intersections at Cedar Street, Rutherford Street and Milledge Avenue.
Positions on College Station Road will include intersections at East Campus Road, River Road/Rec Sports Complex and the Inner Loop On Ramp.
The goal is to move traffic away from the Coliseum as quickly as possible while allowing fans to travel toward their desired location. However, there is always the possibility traffic will need to be re-routed from your accustomed direction to account for significant congestion surrounding campus. Your understanding to these occurrences is appreciated.
All parking decks and lots in the surrounding areas of the Coliseum will be available for free parking. The Carlton Street Parking Deck and the South Campus Parking Deck will again be free for all Coliseum athletic events. The following parking lots are reserved and need a gameday parking permit for entry:
S10 - McPhaul Lot (Men's Basketball)
S12 - Hoke Smith Annex Lot (Men's Basketball)
S16 - Coverdell Center Lot (Men's Basketball)
We appreciate your cooperation during this construction period.
Players Mentioned
G/F
/ Women's Basketball
F
/ Women's BasketballGeorgia Women's Basketball Coach Guzzardo Introductory Press Conference
Wednesday, April 08
Georgia Women's Basketball Coach Guzzardo Media Availability
Tuesday, April 07
Georgia Women's Basketball - Trinity Turner & Dani Carnegie Feature
Tuesday, March 17
Georgia Women's Basketball - Coach Abe and Players Pre-NCAA Tournament Press Conference
Monday, March 16