FINAL Georgia 59 Tennessee 57 SEC MBB Tourney Game 3

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/Michael_Carvell/status/839790337128300545

"I think we're going to learn something this week," UT coach Rick Barnes said. "Going to Nashville will be an experience, and hopefully we can play well and get something done."

• Tennessee looks to avenge a 76-75 loss to Georgia and knock the Bulldogs off the NCAA Tournament bubble.

• The Vols need at least one win at the SEC Tournament to get NIT consideration, and probably two.

• None of the current Tennessee players have ever played in a win over Georgia.

[jbcarol]

 @GrantRamey‏Verified account @GrantRamey 4m4 minutes ago

Shembari Phillips changed into street clothes after mainly being a spectator during early warmups. So he's officially out.


Sophomore guard was seen with a noticeable limp

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 Jason Butt‏Verified account @JasonHButt 14m14 minutes ago

Starting lineup for Georgia: Turtle Jackson, Juwan Parker, E'Torrion Wilridge, J.J. Frazier, Derek Ogbeide.

Key player for UGA may be Tyree Crump. Scored 13 last time against Tennessee. Would think Vols play a zone again, which could open 3-ball.


@GrantRamey‏Verified account @GrantRamey 15m15 minutes ago

@GrantRamey Retweeted @GrantRamey

Starters vs. Georgia
Lamonte Turner
Jordan Bowden
Robert Hubbs
Grant Williams
Lew Evans

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 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 18s18 seconds ago

Third foul on #Vols' Grant Williams. Really rough day for him. And at a bad time, too.

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 Marc Weiszer‏ @marcweiszer 3m3 minutes ago

UGA scores six straight points to open second half with Ogbeide scoring back-to-back, but offensive foul now on Maten. 32-27 with 17 to go.

[jbcarol]

 Jason Butt‏Verified account @JasonHButt 4m4 minutes ago

Jordan Bone picks up where he left off by hitting a 3. Cuts UGA's lead to 34-32.

[navyhog24]

What is with the horrible camera angles from on top of the backboard?

[Wisco Pig]

Hadn't realized that Maten would be back for Georgia.   Good for him.

[jbcarol]

 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 6m6 minutes ago

Georgia 41, #Vols 37, 11:41/2ndH.

Tennessee ball after this media timeout.

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 Jason Butt‏Verified account @JasonHButt 1m1 minute ago

Jordan Bone with another 3.UGA 45, UT 44.

[jbcarol]

Hadn't realized that Maten would be back for Georgia.   Good for him.

https://twitter.com/JasonHButt/status/839589817189031936

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 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 3m3 minutes ago

#Vols Fr PG Jordan Bone just hit his fourth 3 of the game.

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 @GrantRamey‏Verified account @GrantRamey 2m2 minutes ago

Jordan Bone played three minutes against Alabama on Saturday. Didn't have a FG attempt.

Today (so far): 14 points, 5-6 FG, 4-5 3FG, 17 mins

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 Marc Weiszer‏ @marcweiszer 19s19 seconds ago

UGA clinging to 47-46 lead with 7:01 to go. Maten with 12.

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 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 21s21 seconds ago

#Vols' Grant Williams finally scores. Makes 2-of-2 FTs and puts Tennessee back in front.

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 @GrantRamey‏Verified account @GrantRamey 2m2 minutes ago

Vols up 51-49 with 5:55 left after a big-time corner 3 from Jordan Bowden Frazier back at line at other end, tho.

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 Jason Butt‏Verified account @JasonHButt 2m2 minutes ago

Frazier's FTs tie it up at 51.

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 Marc Weiszer‏ @marcweiszer 53s53 seconds ago

UGA 55, UT 54. 3:33 to go. Maten going to line for two.

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/wesrucker247/status/839924137376247809

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 Jason Butt‏Verified account @JasonHButt now

Tennessee has missed two 3s and a FT. One from Jordan Bone, who has been hot all game. Big breaks for UGA.

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 Tennessee Basketball‏Verified account @Vol_Hoops 21s21 seconds ago

AD knocks down a couple of FTs ✅✅

#Vols down 1

1:48 to play

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 Georgia Basketball‏Verified account @UGABasketball now

J.J. Frazier knocks down 2 FTs to put the Dawgs up 3 with 1:36 to play. #TENNvsUGA

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 @GrantRamey‏Verified account @GrantRamey 56s56 seconds ago

TO with 1:09 left: Georgia 59, Tennessee 56. Dawgs have possession out of the timeout.

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 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 25s25 seconds ago

Whoa. Can they not review that call with less than 2:00 left?

[jbcarol]

 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 1m1 minute ago

No one on Tennessee's bench is asking them to look at the call.

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 Jason Butt‏Verified account @JasonHButt 3m3 minutes ago

For as great of a game as Jordan Bone has had, he sure had a 'want to get away?' moment there.

[jbcarol]

 Georgia Basketball‏Verified account @UGABasketball 59s59 seconds ago

Tennessee calls timeout with 38.1 seconds to play. Dawgs lead by 3, UT ball with 24 on the shot clock. #TENNvsUGA

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 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 44s44 seconds ago

I don't like drawing up plays for Grant Williams in these spots. Not a consistent FT shooter.

[jbcarol]

 Georgia Basketball‏Verified account @UGABasketball 1m1 minute ago

Williams is fouled for UT, but makes just 1 of 2. Dawgs up 2 with 22.9 remaining. #TENNvsUGA

[jbcarol]

The Admiral barely drew iron from 3.

Georgia wins 59-57

[jbcarol]

 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 22s22 seconds ago

#Vols fought all game. Effort not the issue. Just didn't make shots, didn't get nearly enough from their big guys.

FINAL IN NASHVILLE: Georgia 59, Tennessee 57. #Vols struggle all day offensively and go one-and-done in the SEC Tournament as a result.

[jbcarol]

https://twitter.com/JasonHButt/status/839929730145079296

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Georgia will get a third meeting with Kentucky.

Barely.

With the game clock rolling down, and with the Bulldogs leading by two against Tennessee, the Volunteers got a good look at a bucket after working the ball against Georgia's pressure defense along the perimeter. Forward Admiral Schofield, who hit a long-range shot earlier in the game, was wide open from behind the 3-point line and put up a shot to potentially win the game.

Fortunately for Georgia, the ball grazed off the rim. Grant Williams rebounded the ball and his subsequent shot attempt was blocked. Georgia was able to walk away with a 59-57 win over Tennessee to advance to the quarterfinals of the SEC Tournament.

Georgia (19-13) was led once again by guard J.J. Frazier, who scored 17 points in the win. Frazier didn't have to do it all on offense this time as forward Yante Maten returned for the first time in four games. Maten put in 12 points on 5-of-9 shooting in his first outing after injuring his knee in Georgia's second meeting with Kentucky...

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 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 38m38 minutes ago

#Vols' Rick Barnes asked why Bone/Turner didn't get the ball on final possession.

Barnes: They did have it. They just got rid of it.

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 Wes Rucker‏ @wesrucker247 40m40 minutes ago

#Vols coach Rick Barnes is clearly frustrated about the way officials still call fouls despite the rule change to allow verticality.