Lady Bulldogs Drop First Home Game this Season to LSU, 80-59

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Lady Bulldogs Drop First Home Game this Season to LSU, 80-59

January 08, 2026 | Women's Basketball

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ATHENS, Ga. — Despite a 24-point effort from Dani Carnegie, Georgia falls to 1-2 in SEC play, following tonight's 80-59 loss to LSU in Stegeman Coliseum.

Fast Facts

Georgia falls to 15-2 overall.
Georgia's last home loss was last season against a ranked Texas team.
The Lady Bulldogs' defense stopped the Tigers to tie their second lowest scoring effort this season.
Georgia outscored LSU in the third quarter, 20-18, with Carnegie leading the way with 11 points.
Carnegie recorded five steals, a new career high, as well as tying her season-high in points with 24. This is Carnegie's eighth time this season scoring 20 points or more.
Lady Bulldog starters contributed 52 out of 59 points.

Quotes

Coach Abrahamson-Henderson

On the team's improvement from last season compared to this season…
"We were down by six by the end of the third quarter so we have improved a lot compared to last season. In the fourth quarter, LSU took over especially Flau'jae."

What things did the team did well against LSU?
"When we got stops, we ran in transition, we are a really good transition team ourselves. Being able to create advantages for our people."

Trinity Turner

What is the theme to pull out a win against a top ranked team like LSU…
"It's only our third game in SEC. It's the little things that we have to get better at to get wins against teams like LSU. As we go we are going to keep improving the little things."

What's Next

The Lady Bulldogs will be traveling to Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, SC on Sunday, Jan 11., against No. 3 South Carolina Gamecocks. The game is available to watch on SEC Network, tipoff is set for 2:00 p.m.