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Thursday, February 12
Starkville, Miss.
7:30 p.m.
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Georgia Headed to Starkville for Second-Straight Road Game Thursday
February 11, 2026 | Women's Basketball
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Georgia (19-5, 5-5 SEC) VS. Mississippi State (16-8, 3-7 SEC)
Thursday, Feb. 12 || 7:30 p.m.
Humphrey Coliseum (9,100) || Starkville, Miss.
SEC Network+ (Will Kollmeyer, Cody Blaszczak)
Listen to Jeff Dantzler on 960 AM The Ref, ESPN 103.7 FM or the Georgia Bulldogs Sports App.
SERIES VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE
OVERALL Georgia Leads, 30-23
IN ATHENS Georgia Leads, 17-7
IN STARKVILLE Miss. State Leads, 14-11
NEUTRAL Series Tied, 2-2
LAST MEETING Miss. State won 79-68 (1/12/25)
» Georgia travels to Starkville, Miss for second straight road game to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs for a Thursday night matchup inside Humphrey Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
» The Lady Bulldogs have won four of their last six games, and are fresh off a 19 point victory over Missouri from this past Sunday, already tallying three SEC road victories thus far.
» Georgia is 19-5 overall and 5-5 in the SEC. With a win on Thursday, it would be the quickest Georgia team to 20 wins since the 2017-18 season.
» Both teams are near each other in the NET rankings. The Lady Bulldogs from Georgia are ranked No. 33, while Mississippi State is at No. 35. Georgia is also receiving votes in both polls.
» Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie is third in the conference in scoring during SEC play with 20.5 ppg against league foes. This season, she became the first Georgia player since Katrina McClain in 1987 to record back-to-back 30-point games with32 against Ole Miss and 31 at Arkansas. Carnegie is the first Georgia player since Tasha Humphrey in 2007 to earn consecutive SEC Player of the Week honors.
» Thursday marks the 54th meeting between both Bulldog teams. Georgia leads the series 30- 23. The last four contests between Georgia and Mississippi State are split an even 2-2 and the last time Georgia was victorious in Starkville was the 2021-22 season.
» Four Georgia players average in double figures this season, led by Carnegie's 18.5 ppg. The last time Georgia finished a season with four players in double figures was 2011-12, when Jasmine Hassell, Khaalidah Miller, Anne Marie Armstrong.
Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie leads Georgia and is eighth in the SEC in scoring with 18.3 ppg. She is second in the conference in 3-pointers made (69). Carnegie has recorded 22 double digit games, 11 20+ point games and three double doubles.
Carnegie's 32 point effort against Ole Miss marked the first time a Georgia player reached 30-point the mark since 2021 and eight-best single-game total by an individual player in program history. The Mount Vernon, NY native turned around and scored 31 points against Arkansas the next game. She is the first Lady Bulldog to accomplish that feat since Katrina McClain back in 1987.
Junior guard Rylie Theuerkauf is in an impressive four-game stretch. She has scored in double figures in four consecutive games, averaging a team-best 16.8 points per contest, while knocking in 10-of-25 (40 percent) from 3 and 19-of-40 (48 percent) overall. Theuerkauf set a new Georgia career high with 22 points at Missouri this past Sunday.
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 about 12 points a piece. Turner leads the team in both assists and steals, dishing out an average of five 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 5.4 boards per game and third in steals, averaging 1.4 per contest.
The Lady Bulldogs' turnover numbers have decreased dramatically over the last four games. The team is averaging just 11.2 miscues per game over the last four matchups, including just nine in the win at Kentucky.
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-pint FGM with 43, shooting over 40 percent from behind the arc.
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.
Georgia owns a commanding 38-10 lead in the all-time series against its rival Georgia Tech. This year's win against the Yellow Jackets marked a significant historical performance. The Lady Bulldogs' 28-point margin was the widest margin in the series since 1994, and the 87 points scored were Georgia's most against the Yellow Jackets since 1999. Georgia's win marked the program's first victory over Tech in Athens since 2017.
The Lady Bulldogs scored 56 points against Furman, marking the most points in any half for a Georgia team since the year 2000. Carnegie hit five 3-pointers and was one of five players in double figures against the Paladins.
Georgia signed an impressive transfer portal and freshman classes in 2025. UGA's transfer portal class was ranked as high as No. 5 nationally (247sports.com) and the freshman class was ranked No. 18 nationally (by ESPN). The Lady Bulldogs are one of three SEC teams, joining Tennessee and LSU, to rank in the top-5 in the transfer portal and top-20 in freshman class rankings.
The Lady Bulldogs' five transfers include Dani Carnegie (Georgia Tech), Enjulina Gonzalez (Miami Ohio), Rylie Theuerkauf (Wake Forest), Aicha Ndour (Wichita State) and Vera Ojenuwa (Arkansas). This year's freshman class includes Jocelyn Faison (Atlanta).
Among five portal additions is 2025 ACC Sixth Woman of the Year and five-time ACC Rookie of the Week Dani Carnegie from Georgia Tech. Ranked No. 10 overall on ESPN's list for top transfer for 2025-26, Carnegie led her team in 3-pointers made and was seventh in the ACC with 66 total 3-pointers last year. Carnegie moved to the state of Georgia at age 12 from New York and finished her prep career at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga.
Coach ABE preaches family and culture, and it shows in the longevity of her staff. Associate Head Coach Tahnee Balerio and assistants Isoken Uzamere, Nykesha Sales and Ebone Henry-Harris have been with Coach ABE a combined 43 seasons!
Georgia welcomes back All-SEC guard Diamond Battles, who now serves as a graduate assistant. Battles was one of just three SEC players to rank in the top 15 in scoring, assists and steals during the 2022-23 season.
Georgia women's basketball stands among the most elite programs in the SEC and the country. The Lady Bulldogs rank second in SEC history and 19th nationally with 1,105 all-time wins – one of just six league teams to reach the 1,000-victory mark (Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina, Auburn and Texas). Georgia is tied for second in total conference victories (344) and third, behind Tennessee and South Carolina, with seven league championships.
This year marks the 30-year anniversary of two of the greatest teams in Georgia history across all sports.
The Lady Bulldogs went on a remarkable run during the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. Both squads reached the Final Four, with the Lady Bulldogs finishing national runner-up in 1996.
La'Keshia Frett, Tracy Henderson, Saudia Roundtree, Kedra Holland and Tiffany Walker guided the 1994-95 team to a 28-5 overall record en route to the Final Four. A year later, the 1996 squad became the first team in the program's storied history to win the SEC regular season title and earn a trip to the Final Four.
For a full game notes packet the game, CLICK HERE.
Game Information
Georgia (19-5, 5-5 SEC) VS. Mississippi State (16-8, 3-7 SEC)
Thursday, Feb. 12 || 7:30 p.m.
Humphrey Coliseum (9,100) || Starkville, Miss.
SEC Network+ (Will Kollmeyer, Cody Blaszczak)
Listen to Jeff Dantzler on 960 AM The Ref, ESPN 103.7 FM or the Georgia Bulldogs Sports App.
SERIES VS. MISSISSIPPI STATE
OVERALL Georgia Leads, 30-23
IN ATHENS Georgia Leads, 17-7
IN STARKVILLE Miss. State Leads, 14-11
NEUTRAL Series Tied, 2-2
LAST MEETING Miss. State won 79-68 (1/12/25)
Opening Tip Storylines
» Georgia travels to Starkville, Miss for second straight road game to take on the Mississippi State Bulldogs for a Thursday night matchup inside Humphrey Coliseum. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
» The Lady Bulldogs have won four of their last six games, and are fresh off a 19 point victory over Missouri from this past Sunday, already tallying three SEC road victories thus far.
» Georgia is 19-5 overall and 5-5 in the SEC. With a win on Thursday, it would be the quickest Georgia team to 20 wins since the 2017-18 season.
» Both teams are near each other in the NET rankings. The Lady Bulldogs from Georgia are ranked No. 33, while Mississippi State is at No. 35. Georgia is also receiving votes in both polls.
» Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie is third in the conference in scoring during SEC play with 20.5 ppg against league foes. This season, she became the first Georgia player since Katrina McClain in 1987 to record back-to-back 30-point games with32 against Ole Miss and 31 at Arkansas. Carnegie is the first Georgia player since Tasha Humphrey in 2007 to earn consecutive SEC Player of the Week honors.
» Thursday marks the 54th meeting between both Bulldog teams. Georgia leads the series 30- 23. The last four contests between Georgia and Mississippi State are split an even 2-2 and the last time Georgia was victorious in Starkville was the 2021-22 season.
» Four Georgia players average in double figures this season, led by Carnegie's 18.5 ppg. The last time Georgia finished a season with four players in double figures was 2011-12, when Jasmine Hassell, Khaalidah Miller, Anne Marie Armstrong.
TEAM COMPARISON
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| LADY BULLDOGS Ranking: RV Head Coach: Coach ABE Career Record: 438-211 (21st season) Record at Georgia: 66-54 (4th season) |
BULLDOGS Ranking: NR Head Coach: Sam Purcell Career Record: 83-43 (4th season) Record at Mississippi State: 83-43 (4th season) |
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TEAM COMPARISON | .png) |
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| 75.5 | POINTS PER GAME | 77.8 |
| 44.7 | FG% | 45.2 |
| 33.9 | 3FG% | 32.4 |
| 71.3 | FT% | 73.5 |
| 38.9 | REBOUNDS PER GAME | 43.3 |
| 14.7 | ASSISTS PER GAME | 14.5 |
| 3.1 | BLOCKS PER GAME | 4.8 |
| 8.7 | STEALS PER GAME | 7.9 |
| 58.8 | SCORING DEFENSE | 64.8 |
| 36.5 | FG% DEFENSE | 39.3 |
| 29.1 | 3FG% DEFENSE | 30.9 |
| +4.1 | REBOUND MARGIN | +10.4 |
| 1.1 | AST - TO RATIO | 1.0 |
Carnegie One of SEC's Elite Scorers
Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie leads Georgia and is eighth in the SEC in scoring with 18.3 ppg. She is second in the conference in 3-pointers made (69). Carnegie has recorded 22 double digit games, 11 20+ point games and three double doubles.
Carnegie's 32 point effort against Ole Miss marked the first time a Georgia player reached 30-point the mark since 2021 and eight-best single-game total by an individual player in program history. The Mount Vernon, NY native turned around and scored 31 points against Arkansas the next game. She is the first Lady Bulldog to accomplish that feat since Katrina McClain back in 1987.
Theuerkauf is a Top Target
Junior guard Rylie Theuerkauf is in an impressive four-game stretch. She has scored in double figures in four consecutive games, averaging a team-best 16.8 points per contest, while knocking in 10-of-25 (40 percent) from 3 and 19-of-40 (48 percent) overall. Theuerkauf set a new Georgia career high with 22 points at Missouri this past Sunday.
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 about 12 points a piece. Turner leads the team in both assists and steals, dishing out an average of five 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 5.4 boards per game and third in steals, averaging 1.4 per contest.
Taking Care of the Rock
The Lady Bulldogs' turnover numbers have decreased dramatically over the last four games. The team is averaging just 11.2 miscues per game over the last four matchups, including just nine in the win at Kentucky.
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-pint FGM with 43, shooting over 40 percent from behind the arc.
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.
Dawgs Dominate Tech
Georgia owns a commanding 38-10 lead in the all-time series against its rival Georgia Tech. This year's win against the Yellow Jackets marked a significant historical performance. The Lady Bulldogs' 28-point margin was the widest margin in the series since 1994, and the 87 points scored were Georgia's most against the Yellow Jackets since 1999. Georgia's win marked the program's first victory over Tech in Athens since 2017.
Record Half Against Furman
The Lady Bulldogs scored 56 points against Furman, marking the most points in any half for a Georgia team since the year 2000. Carnegie hit five 3-pointers and was one of five players in double figures against the Paladins.
Transfer, Freshmen Classes Rank Among Nation's Best
Georgia signed an impressive transfer portal and freshman classes in 2025. UGA's transfer portal class was ranked as high as No. 5 nationally (247sports.com) and the freshman class was ranked No. 18 nationally (by ESPN). The Lady Bulldogs are one of three SEC teams, joining Tennessee and LSU, to rank in the top-5 in the transfer portal and top-20 in freshman class rankings.
The Lady Bulldogs' five transfers include Dani Carnegie (Georgia Tech), Enjulina Gonzalez (Miami Ohio), Rylie Theuerkauf (Wake Forest), Aicha Ndour (Wichita State) and Vera Ojenuwa (Arkansas). This year's freshman class includes Jocelyn Faison (Atlanta).
Highly-Ranked "Portal Get" Carnegie Joins Lady Bulldogs
Among five portal additions is 2025 ACC Sixth Woman of the Year and five-time ACC Rookie of the Week Dani Carnegie from Georgia Tech. Ranked No. 10 overall on ESPN's list for top transfer for 2025-26, Carnegie led her team in 3-pointers made and was seventh in the ACC with 66 total 3-pointers last year. Carnegie moved to the state of Georgia at age 12 from New York and finished her prep career at Grayson High School in Loganville, Ga.
Georgia Family
Coach ABE preaches family and culture, and it shows in the longevity of her staff. Associate Head Coach Tahnee Balerio and assistants Isoken Uzamere, Nykesha Sales and Ebone Henry-Harris have been with Coach ABE a combined 43 seasons!
Battles is Back
Georgia welcomes back All-SEC guard Diamond Battles, who now serves as a graduate assistant. Battles was one of just three SEC players to rank in the top 15 in scoring, assists and steals during the 2022-23 season.
A Winning Tradition
Georgia women's basketball stands among the most elite programs in the SEC and the country. The Lady Bulldogs rank second in SEC history and 19th nationally with 1,105 all-time wins – one of just six league teams to reach the 1,000-victory mark (Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, South Carolina, Auburn and Texas). Georgia is tied for second in total conference victories (344) and third, behind Tennessee and South Carolina, with seven league championships.
'95, '96 Teams Celebrate 30 Year Anniversary
This year marks the 30-year anniversary of two of the greatest teams in Georgia history across all sports.
The Lady Bulldogs went on a remarkable run during the 1994-95 and 1995-96 seasons. Both squads reached the Final Four, with the Lady Bulldogs finishing national runner-up in 1996.
La'Keshia Frett, Tracy Henderson, Saudia Roundtree, Kedra Holland and Tiffany Walker guided the 1994-95 team to a 28-5 overall record en route to the Final Four. A year later, the 1996 squad became the first team in the program's storied history to win the SEC regular season title and earn a trip to the Final Four.
Full Game Notes (PDF)
For a full game notes packet the game, CLICK HERE.
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