Georgia Upsets No. 16 Alabama, Ending Crimson Tide's 8-Game Win Streak

Kanon Catchings scores career-high 32 points to lead Georgia to victory over ranked Alabama squad.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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Kanon Catchings scored a career-high 32 points, including seven 3-pointers, to help the Georgia Bulldogs defeat the 16th-ranked Alabama Crimson Tide 98-88 on Tuesday night. The win snapped Alabama's eight-game winning streak. Georgia also got 16 points from Blue Cain and 12 points and six assists from Marcus 'Smurf' Millender in the victory.

Why it matters

This was a big upset win for Georgia, who avenged last year's 21-point loss to Alabama. The Bulldogs were able to end the Crimson Tide's impressive winning streak and pick up an important conference victory as they look to bolster their NCAA Tournament resume.

The details

Georgia jumped out to an early 6-0 lead, but Alabama quickly responded to tie the game. The Bulldogs then went on a 12-0 run, fueled by 8 points from Catchings, to take a 30-20 advantage. Alabama cut the deficit to 4 points late in the first half, but Catchings hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer to give Georgia a 50-43 halftime lead. The second half saw both teams trade runs, but Georgia was able to pull away late by hitting five straight 3-pointers, including one from Millender, to go up 90-80 with under 3 minutes to play.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026 in Athens, Georgia.
  • Georgia led 50-43 at halftime.
  • There was a 20-minute stoppage of play with 7:57 remaining due to a clock malfunction.

The players

Kanon Catchings

A Georgia player who scored a career-high 32 points, including 7 3-pointers, to lead the Bulldogs to the upset win.

Blue Cain

A Georgia player who scored 16 points, leaving him one shy of reaching 1,000 career points.

Marcus 'Smurf' Millender

A Georgia player who scored 12 points and dished out 6 assists.

Labaron Philon Jr.

An Alabama player who led the Crimson Tide with 26 points, including 4 3-pointers.

Latrell Wrightsell Jr.

An Alabama player who scored 19 points, with 5 3-pointers and 5 rebounds.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

The takeaway

This upset win over a ranked Alabama team is a big boost for Georgia's NCAA Tournament hopes, as they were able to end the Crimson Tide's impressive winning streak and pick up a key conference victory.