University of Georgia Athletics
Thursday, January 8
Athens, Ga.
6:30 p.m.
University of Georgia
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Georgia Hosts No. 12 LSU Thursday Night
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Georgia (15-1, 1-1 SEC) VS. LSU (14-2, 0-2 SEC)
Thursday, Jan. 8 || 6:30 p.m.
Stegeman Coliseum (10,523) || Athens, Ga.
SEC Network + (Matt Stewart, Anne Marie Armstrong)
Listen to Jeff Dantzler on 960 AM The Ref, ESPN 103.7 FM or the Georgia Bulldogs Sports App.
SERIES VS. LSU
OVERALL LSU leads, 28-27
IN ATHENS IN BATON ROUGE Georgia Leads , 16-9
LSU leads, 14-7
NEUTRAL LSU leads, 5-4
LAST MEETING LSU won 79-63 (2/20/25)
» Georgia hosts the No. 12 LSU Tigers at 6:30 p.m. ET Thursday inside Stegeman Coliseum.
» Thursday's game marks the 56th meeting all time between the Lady Bulldogs and Tigers. Georgia is searching for its first win over LSU since the 2019-20 season.
» Georgia is 15-1 this season, marking its best start for the program since the 2009-10 season. The Lady Bulldogs posted an undefeated non-conference record for just the fifth time in the program's illustrious history.
» The Lady Bulldogs are led by four players that score in double figures, paced by sophomore guard Dani Carnegie. Carnegie leads the SEC in three-pointers made (47) and ranks eighth among conference players in scoring at 17.9 points per game.
» Georgia has scored 80 points or more in eight games. It represents the most 80-point contests through the first 16 games of the season since the 2005-06 campaign.
» Georgia has also played well defensively, which is a staple of Coach ABE's teams. The Lady Bulldogs rank fifth in the SEC, holding opponents to 53.5 ppg.
» Georgia has held six of 16 opponents below 50points. The Lady Bulldogs held four-straight teams below 50 in the first four matchups of the year, marking the first time in program history Georgia has held four-straight opponents below the 50-point mark.
» Georgia has both committed fewer turnovers and led in rebounds in 13 of 16 matchups this year.
With 17.9 ppg, sophomore guard Dani Carnegie currently ranks among the top SEC players in scoring. Carnegie has reached double figures in every game, scored 20 points or more seven times and claimed a pair of double-doubles this season.
2025 All-Freshmen Team selections, sophomore guard Trinity Turner and sophomore forward Mia Woolfolk continue to make an impact for Georgia all over the floor. Both Turner and Woolfolk are averaging double figures, with Turner scoring 12.8 points per game and Woolfolk close behind at 12.2. Turner leads the team in both assists and steals, dishing out an average 4.8 assists per game, while swiping two steals per game. Woolfolk's defensive presence has been just as impactful, as she ranks second on the team in rebounding at 5.2 boards per game and is also second in steals, averaging 1.9 per contest.
Trailing 37-22 at halftime, the Lady Bulldogs rallied to outscore the Aggies 32-17 in the second half to force overtime. Georgia held the Aggies to a 0-for-24 shooting effort in the 4th and overtime.
Junior guard Rylie Theuerkauf has established herself as a scoring threat. Theuerkauf ranks second on the team 3-point percentage, shooting 44 percent from behind the arc with 33 made 3's this season.
Typically one of the first players off the bench, Georgia freshman forward Zhen Craft has been a bright spot for the Lady Bulldogs. She is fourth on the team in rebounding and is the team's leading scorer outside of four starters. Craft averages 6.9 points and 4.9 boards per game.
The Lady Bulldogs finished nonconference play undefeated for only the fifth occasion in program history. Georgia's 14-0 record marked the best start for the team since the 2009-10 season.
For a full game notes packet the game, CLICK HERE.
Game Information
Georgia (15-1, 1-1 SEC) VS. LSU (14-2, 0-2 SEC)
Thursday, Jan. 8 || 6:30 p.m.
Stegeman Coliseum (10,523) || Athens, Ga.
SEC Network + (Matt Stewart, Anne Marie Armstrong)
Listen to Jeff Dantzler on 960 AM The Ref, ESPN 103.7 FM or the Georgia Bulldogs Sports App.
SERIES VS. LSU
OVERALL LSU leads, 28-27
IN ATHENS IN BATON ROUGE Georgia Leads , 16-9
LSU leads, 14-7
NEUTRAL LSU leads, 5-4
LAST MEETING LSU won 79-63 (2/20/25)
Opening Tip Storylines
» Georgia hosts the No. 12 LSU Tigers at 6:30 p.m. ET Thursday inside Stegeman Coliseum.
» Thursday's game marks the 56th meeting all time between the Lady Bulldogs and Tigers. Georgia is searching for its first win over LSU since the 2019-20 season.
» Georgia is 15-1 this season, marking its best start for the program since the 2009-10 season. The Lady Bulldogs posted an undefeated non-conference record for just the fifth time in the program's illustrious history.
» The Lady Bulldogs are led by four players that score in double figures, paced by sophomore guard Dani Carnegie. Carnegie leads the SEC in three-pointers made (47) and ranks eighth among conference players in scoring at 17.9 points per game.
» Georgia has scored 80 points or more in eight games. It represents the most 80-point contests through the first 16 games of the season since the 2005-06 campaign.
» Georgia has also played well defensively, which is a staple of Coach ABE's teams. The Lady Bulldogs rank fifth in the SEC, holding opponents to 53.5 ppg.
» Georgia has held six of 16 opponents below 50points. The Lady Bulldogs held four-straight teams below 50 in the first four matchups of the year, marking the first time in program history Georgia has held four-straight opponents below the 50-point mark.
» Georgia has both committed fewer turnovers and led in rebounds in 13 of 16 matchups this year.
TEAM COMPARISON
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| LADY BULLDOGS Ranking: RV Head Coach: Coach ABE Career Record: 434-207 (21st season) Record at Georgia: 62-50 (4th season) |
TIGERS Ranking: 12/12 Head Coach: Kim Mulkey Career Record: 768-126 (26th season) Record at LSU: 136-22 (5th season) |
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TEAM COMPARISON |  |
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| 79.0 | POINTS PER GAME | 103.2 |
| 47.3 | FG% | 53.9 |
| 37.2 | 3FG% | 39.2 |
| 69.9 | FT% | 71.9 |
| 39.9 | REBOUNDS PER GAME | 49.6 |
| 16.0 | ASSISTS PER GAME | 19.9 |
| 3.8 | BLOCKS PER GAME | 5.0 |
| 10.2 | STEALS PER GAME | 14.9 |
| 53.6 | SCORING DEFENSE | 55.1 |
| 33.6 | FG% DEFENSE | 32.5 |
| 28.3 | 3FG% DEFENSE | 26.9 |
| +7.2 | REBOUND MARGIN | +21.0 |
| 1.2 | AST - TO RATIO | 1.4 |
Carnegie One of SEC's Elite Scorers
With 17.9 ppg, sophomore guard Dani Carnegie currently ranks among the top SEC players in scoring. Carnegie has reached double figures in every game, scored 20 points or more seven times and claimed a pair of double-doubles this season.
Turner and Woolfolk Continue to Contribute
2025 All-Freshmen Team selections, sophomore guard Trinity Turner and sophomore forward Mia Woolfolk continue to make an impact for Georgia all over the floor. Both Turner and Woolfolk are averaging double figures, with Turner scoring 12.8 points per game and Woolfolk close behind at 12.2. Turner leads the team in both assists and steals, dishing out an average 4.8 assists per game, while swiping two steals per game. Woolfolk's defensive presence has been just as impactful, as she ranks second on the team in rebounding at 5.2 boards per game and is also second in steals, averaging 1.9 per contest.
Georgia Tops Texas A&M in Overtime Thriller
Trailing 37-22 at halftime, the Lady Bulldogs rallied to outscore the Aggies 32-17 in the second half to force overtime. Georgia held the Aggies to a 0-for-24 shooting effort in the 4th and overtime.
Theuerkauf is a Top Target
Junior guard Rylie Theuerkauf has established herself as a scoring threat. Theuerkauf ranks second on the team 3-point percentage, shooting 44 percent from behind the arc with 33 made 3's this season.
Craft Shining
Typically one of the first players off the bench, Georgia freshman forward Zhen Craft has been a bright spot for the Lady Bulldogs. She is fourth on the team in rebounding and is the team's leading scorer outside of four starters. Craft averages 6.9 points and 4.9 boards per game.
Perfect in Nonconference Play
The Lady Bulldogs finished nonconference play undefeated for only the fifth occasion in program history. Georgia's 14-0 record marked the best start for the team since the 2009-10 season.
Full Game Notes (PDF)
For a full game notes packet the game, CLICK HERE.
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