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No. 24 Georgia Travels to Auburn for a Monday Night Match Up – University of Georgia Athletics
Game Information
Georgia (20-7, 6-7 SEC) vs. Auburn (14-13, 3-10 SEC)
Monday, Feb. 23 || 7:30 p.m.
Neville Arena (9,121) || Auburn, Ala.
SEC Network (Sam Gore, Nell Fortner)
Listen to Jeff Dantzler on 960 AM The Ref, ESPN 103.7 FM or the Georgia Bulldogs Sports App.
SERIES VS. AUBURN
OVERALL Georgia Leads, 36-21
IN ATHENS Georgia Leads, 22-5
IN AUBURN Auburn Leads, 13-11
NEUTRAL Series Tied, 3-3
LAST MEETING Georgia won 62-59 (2/27/25)
Opening Tip Storylines
» Georgia travels to Auburn for a Monday night match up in Neville Arena. Tipoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET on the SEC Network.
» Monday’s meeting marks the 58th all-time between the Lady Bulldogs and the Tigers. Georgia leads the series 36-21 and has won three of the last five games against the Tigers, including a 62-59 victory in Stegeman Coliseum last season.
» The Lady Bulldogs defeated No. 5-ranked Vanderbilt last Sunday. The win marked Georgia’s first victory against a top 5 team inside Stegeman Coliseum since 2010 (No. 3 Tennessee).
» Georgia boasts three wins against top 20 teams so far this year — already the most for the program in the regular season since the 2010-11 campaign. The Lady Bulldogs defeated then-No. 16 ranked Ole Miss, 82-59, and No. 11-ranked Kentucky, 72-67, in addition to Vanderbilt.
» This year’s Georgia team is the quickest Lady Bulldog squad to reach 20 wins in eight years (since 2017-18).
» Four of Georgia’s five leading scorers are underclassmen, led by a trio of sophomores that account for an average of 42.9 ppg as a group.
» Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie leads the Lady Bulldogs in scoring. Carnegie is fourth in the SEC in scoring during league games with 19.7 ppg. She is also third in the SEC with 76 made 3-pointers this season.
» Sophomore forward Mia Woolfolk had the best game of her career against Oklahoma with 29 points, going 9-for-12 from the field. Woolfolk ranks second in field goal percentage in the SEC during conference play with 57.9 percent.
» Sophomore guard Trinity Turner hit 100 career steals against Oklahoma, she has tallied 48 swipes on the season.
TEAM COMPARISON
| LADY BULLDOGS Ranking: 24/25 Head Coach: Coach ABE Career Record: 439-213 (21st season) Record at Georgia: 67-56 (4th season) |
TIGERS Ranking: NR Head Coach: Larry Vickers Career Record: 188-104 (10th season) Record at Auburn: 14-13 (1st season) |
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| TEAM COMPARISON | ||
|---|---|---|
| 75.0 | POINTS PER GAME | 60.8 |
| 45.0 | FG% | 39.1 |
| 34.0 | 3FG% | 28.4 |
| 71.7 | FT% | 71.0 |
| 38.4 | REBOUNDS PER GAME | 31.7 |
| 14.3 | ASSISTS PER GAME | 9.5 |
| 3.0 | BLOCKS PER GAME | 2.8 |
| 8.3 | STEALS PER GAME | 11.3 |
| 60.8 | SCORING DEFENSE | 62.3 |
| 37.1 | FG% DEFENSE | 41.4 |
| 29.8 | 3FG% DEFENSE | 30.8 |
| +3.4 | REBOUND MARGIN | +5.6 |
| 1.0 | AST – TO RATIO | 0.6 |
Carnegie One of SEC’s Elite Scorers
Sophomore guard Dani Carnegie leads Georgia and is eighth in the SEC in scoring with 18.4 ppg. She is third in the conference in 3-pointers made (76). Carnegie has recorded 24 double digit games, 12 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 has scored in double figures in six of the past seven games , averaging 15.5 points per contest. Theuerkauf set a new Georgia career high with 26 points at Mississippi State earlier this month.
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, Woolfolk averaging 13.2 and Turner averaging 11.3. 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 5.5 boards per game.
Lady Bulldogs Down a Trio of Top-20 Opponents
Last Sunday the Lady Bulldogs defeated No. 5 Vanderbilt 76-74, marking the highest ranked win in Stegeman since 2010. Georgia defeated No.16 Ole Miss 82-59 on Alumni weekend. The 23-point victory marks the highest win margin against a ranked opponent in 20 seasons. Six days later, the Lady Bulldogs turned around and took down No. 11 Kentucky 72-67 in Lexington, marking the first time Georgia has downed a pair of ranked opponents within a week since 2011.
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 1,106 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 (345) 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)
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Georgia football defensive depth chart entering fall camp
The Georgia Bulldogs are expected to have one of the country’s best defenses again in 2026. Georgia has a lot of continuity from the 2025 defense and should be able to dominate many of their opponents this fall.
The Bulldogs defense will be led by potential All-American defensive backs KJ Bolden and Ellis Robinson. Georgia appears to be set at inside linebacker with the likes of Raylen Wilson, Chris Cole, Justin Williams and Zayden Walker forming a formidable group.
Georgia’s defense is not without questions. The Bulldogs need defensive tackle Elijah Griffin to play like a star as a sophomore. Georgia has to get more pass rush production. UGA managed only 20 sacks a year ago and their top defensive transfer addition, Amaris Williams of Auburn, is expected to be out for the season. Georgia fans can all remember Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss running circles around the Georgia defense in crucial moments of the Sugar Bowl.
Outside of the pass rush, Georgia’s depth at outside cornerback is probably the Bulldogs’ second-biggest weakness. If Ellis Robinson gets hurt, then Georgia could be in trouble. Despite these concerns, Georgia’s defense should overwhelm weaker SEC opponents this fall.
Nose tackle
- Jordan Hall
- Xzavier McLeod
- Nnamdi Ogboko
Georgia defensive tackle Jordan Hall is a former five-star recruit with a significant injury history. His snaps will probably be limited at times this fall. Xzavier McLeod has improved in each of his two seasons at Georgia and should be one of Georgia’s top depth options in the defensive line rotation. Nasir Johnson is another big body to know up front at nose tackle.
Defensive tackle
- Elijah Griffin
- Josh Horton
- Nasir Johnson/London Seymour/Valdin Sone
Five-star defensive lineman Elijah Griffin is entering his second season and is looking to have a big year after making an impact as a true freshman. Josh Horton has plenty of experience, but Bulldog fans would like to see a bit more production. Another defensive lineman to know is freshman Valdin Sone, who is a five-star recruit.
Defensive end
- Gabe Harris
- Joseph Jonah-Ajonye
- Justin Greene/JJ Hanne
Gabe Harris has the size to play both defensive end and outside linebacker. Georgia needs him as a pass rusher. He missed the Bulldogs’ Sugar Bowl loss and spring practice due to a turf toe injury. Joseph Jonah-Ajonye is a former elite recruit.
Outside linebacker
- Quintavius Johnson
- Chase Linton/Isaiah Gibson
- Darren Ikinnagbon/Khamari Brooks/PJ Dean
Quintavius Johnson is expected to start after a promising 2025 season. Gabe Harris and Chris Cole will also see action at outside linebacker. One of these second-year players needs to step up: Isaiah Gibson, Chase Linton and/or Darren Ikinnagbon. All have a lot of talent and are in for bigger roles after Auburn transfer Amaris Williams suffered an ACL injury in the spring. Freshmen Khamari Brooks and PJ Dean were both four-star signees.
Inside linebacker
- Raylen Wilson
- Chris Cole
- Justin Williams
- Zayden Walker
Once again, Georgia and coach Glenn Schumann have a stacked inside linebackers room. The Bulldogs will start two inside linebackers, but their backups will all play key roles. Chris Cole led UGA in sacks during the 2025 season. Cole and Zayden Walker are important pieces in Georgia’s pass rush. Raylen Wilson (knee) and Walker (shoulder) both missed the spring.
Georgia freshmen Nick Abrams has a lot of talent and veteran Terrell Foster is reliable, but they’re expected to be buried on Georgia’s depth chart along with redshirt freshman AJ Kruah.
Outside cornerback
- Ellis Robinson IV
- Demello Jones
- Braylon Conley/Gentry Williams
- Jontae Gilbert/Caden Harris/Justice Fitzpatrick
Georgia’s outside cornerback room is led by Ellis Robinson, who should be an All-SEC pick. The spot opposite Robinson should go to Demello Jones, but don’t rule out experience transfers Braylon Conley (USC) and Gentry Williams (Oklahoma). There is some concern about Georgia’s outside cornerback depth this season. Jontae Gilbert, Caden Harris and Justice Fitzpatrick all have talent, but Fitzpatrick did suffer a torn ACL in December.
Slot cornerback
- Khalil Barnes
- Rasean Dinkins
- Zech Fort
Rasean Dinkins did well in the SEC championship against Alabama, but not as strong in the Sugar Bowl. Clemson transfer Khalil Barnes is projected to start over him with Tyrique Green being another name to watch at star.
Free safety
- KJ Bolden
- Tyrique Green
- Jaylan Morgan/Jordan Smith
Georgia junior KJ Bolden should be an All-SEC pick. Four-star signee Tyrique Green is going to find a way on to the field this season.
Strong safety
- Rasean Dinkins
- Zion Branch/Ja’Marley Riddle/Kyron Jones
- Todd Robinson/Blake Stewart
Dinkins and Barnes will both likely start for UGA. Zion Branch, Ja’Marley Riddle and Kyron Jones should all see snaps with Jones’ health being a question.
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How Georgia’s economy drew the World Cup—and how the World Cup will strengthen Georgia’s economy
Illustration by Dan Matutina
It’s the $1 billion dollar question: What prompted FIFA to choose Atlanta as one of the host cities for this summer’s FIFA World Cup 2026™? The answer is the same one that lures companies from all over the world to Georgia: the state’s robust economy, strong infrastructure, and cooperative culture.
Since the Olympics, Georgia has positioned itself as the Gateway to the South for global business. It has built a diverse industry base in fields such as agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, film and television, technology, and aerospace. Direct foreign investment is strong here: Atlanta is home to more than 70 foreign consulates, trade missions, and bi-national chambers of commerce.
One of Georgia’s biggest assets is global connectivity—by air, rail, road, and waterways, says Pat Wilson, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Economic Development. Eighty percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour direct flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest passenger hub. Georgia’s interstate system provides 20,000 miles of federal and state highways, and the Port of Savannah is the fastest-growing container terminal on the East Coast. All of this allows sports fans, foreign dignitaries, and corporate executives to get in and out of Atlanta very easily. “And business follows connectivity,” Wilson says.
These factors, combined with Georgia’s long history of cooperation between the private and public sectors, helped seal its position as a host city. And that, in turn, will pay dividends.
Courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority
Courtesy of Stone Mountain
Photograph by GenePage/ AMC
Take, for example, tourism. Explore Georgia, the state’s tourism arm, is betting big that FIFA World Cup 2026™ could potentially catapult the state’s visitor numbers to unprecedented levels. To maximize the possibilities, it has launched a global marketing campaign in conjunction with the tournament, including ads on stadium and railway-station billboards in the United Kingdom. “We want visitors to make Georgia their home-away-from-home during the World Cup,” Wilson says.
Katie Kirkpatrick, president and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber, is similarly bullish. Much like after the Olympics 30 years ago, she expects the city and state to leverage the global soccer tournament’s effects for decades to come. Economic-impact estimates range from $500 million to over $1 billion. “Atlanta does ‘big’ well,” she says. “And I’m confident that we will see increased foreign direct investment and show the world once again that here in Georgia, business culture and innovation naturally converge.”
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