Thompkins, Bulldogs fight off Colonels, 64-57
December 31, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Featured, Men's basketball, Sports
Trey Thompkins scored 26 points as the Georgia men’s basketball team fought off Eastern Kentucky 64-57 on Friday in front of 5,645 fans at Stegeman Coliseum. With the win, the Bulldogs improved to 11-2 and won their eighth straight game. The Bulldogs also finished the month of December with a 7-0 mark – only the [...]
Lady Bulldogs Hold Off FIU, 70-65
December 31, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Sports, Women's basketball
MIAMI – Georgia (10-4) converted 7-of-8 free throws in the final 43 seconds to hold off FIU (5-9) en route to a 70-65 victory in the consolation game of the FIU Fun & Sun Classic here on Thursday. “We were able to hit free throws when we needed them the most,” Andy Landers said. All-Tournament [...]
Bulldogs defense readies for ‘explosive’ Knights
December 30, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Football, Sports
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Georgia football team conducted its final practice of the 2010 season on Wednesday by holding a one-hour walk through at the Memphis University School in preparation for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl versus No. 24 UCF on Friday. The Bulldogs’ practice session started 30 minutes earlier than originally scheduled to avoid incoming [...]
Lady Bulldogs fall to Louisiana Tech
December 30, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Sports, Women's basketball
MIAMI – Adrienne Johnson scored 30 points and grabbed 11 rebounds to lead Louisiana Tech (7-4) to a 77-62 win over Georgia (9-3) in the opening round of the FIU Fun & Sun Classic on Wednesday. Jasmine James posted a team-high 20 points for Georgia and freshman Khaalidah Miller chipped in 10 off the bench. [...]
In EA Sports battle, Bulldogs come out on top
December 29, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Football, Sports
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – It’s not all about football for Georgia players as they prepare for Central Florida in Friday’s Liberty Bowl. Georgia won a pair of challenges away from the playing field against its Knight counterparts on Monday night. The Bulldogs came out on top in a head-to-head battle in an EA Sports football game [...]
Leslie paces Bulldogs past Charleston Southern
December 29, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Men's basketball, Sports
Travis Leslie scored 15 points to lead the Georgia men’s basketball team to a 70-55 win over Charleston Southern Tuesday at Stegeman Coliseum. Leslie posted 12 of his 15 points in the first half as the Bulldogs (10-2) built a 41-20 advantage. He finished 7-of-10 from the floor and also pulled down a team-high seven [...]
Bulldogs start up Memphis practices
December 28, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Football, Sports
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Georgia football team participated in its first of three practices at the Memphis University School on Monday morning as the Bulldogs prepare for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl versus No. 24 UCF on Friday. The two-and-a-half hour practice was held on the Owls’ field in clear, crisp conditions. Georgia head coach Mark [...]
Sports notebook: Football players, soccer honored
December 27, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Football, Soccer, Sports
Five Georgia football players have been named to the Pro Football Weekly All-America team, according to a recent announcement. Junior flanker A.J. Green, senior offensive guard Clint Boling, junior offensive guard Cordy Glenn, junior outside linebacker Justin Houston and junior punter Drew Butler were all named to the first team at their respective positions. The [...]
Caleb King, two others not playing in Liberty Bowl
December 26, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Football, Sports
MEMPHIS, Tenn. – The Georgia football team and staff arrived in Memphis, Tenn., throughout the day on Sunday to start preparations for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl on Friday. Although inclement weather in the region slowed the arrival of some, most of the players, coaches and staff checked into the Peabody Hotel on Sunday and began [...]
Bulldogs rally past Mercer 56-53
December 23, 2010 by Georgia Sports Communications
Filed under Men's basketball, Sports
MACON – Trey Thompkins and Travis Leslie scored 20 points apiece as Georgia overcame a double-digit deficit in the final eight minutes to post a 56-53 win over Mercer in a non-conference basketball game Thursday night. The Bulldogs (9-2) completed their pre-Christmas slate with yet another close contest. After sprinting to a big early lead, [...]
