No. 17 Alabama takes hot streak to Georgia in battle of high-scoring teams

Alabama and Georgia rank among the nation's top offenses as they meet in a key SEC matchup.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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No. 17 Alabama looks to extend its Southeastern Conference winning streak to nine games when it travels to play Georgia on Tuesday in Athens. Both teams are ranked in the top 35 of the NCAA Net rankings and have high-powered offenses, with Alabama leading the nation in scoring at 92.1 points per game and Georgia ranking sixth at 89.7 points per game.

Why it matters

This matchup between two of the SEC's top teams features a clash of high-octane offenses, with both Alabama and Georgia ranking among the nation's elite in scoring. The game could have significant implications for the teams' NCAA Tournament seeding and positioning in the SEC standings.

The details

Alabama (22-7, 12-4 SEC) is led by Labaron Philon Jr., who averages 21.4 points per game and has scored 20-plus points in 16 games this season. Georgia (20-9, 8-8) is paced by Jeremiah Wilkinson, who scores 17.7 points per game and is one of four Bulldogs players averaging double figures. Both teams have struggled defensively, with Georgia ranking 11th in the SEC in points allowed and Alabama ranking last.

  • The game will take place on Tuesday, March 2, 2026.
  • Alabama has won seven of the last eight meetings with Georgia, including a 90-69 victory last year in Tuscaloosa.

The players

Labaron Philon Jr.

Alabama's leading scorer, averaging 21.4 points per game and scoring 20-plus points in 16 games this season.

Jeremiah Wilkinson

Georgia's leading scorer, averaging 17.7 points per game and one of four Bulldogs players averaging double figures.

Blue Cain

Georgia junior who needs 17 more points to reach 1,000 for his career and has started 70 straight games.

Somto Cyril

Georgia sophomore center who is on pace to set a school record for shooting percentage at 75%.

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What they’re saying

“We showed some adaptability on defense, the ability to change up. We weren't getting stops at some point, and we had to figure out we needed to outscore them a little bit, so we went with a four-guard lineup.”

— Nate Oats, Alabama Head Coach (statenews.net)

“This is exactly what I wanted when I chose to come to Georgia. Playing at home, having a chance to go deep in the tournament and be around great guys. That's exactly what it is. I love playing with this group, and the fact that there's high stakes on every game doesn't scare me. It's exactly what I want.”

— Jeremiah Wilkinson (statenews.net)

What’s next

The winner of this game will take a step closer to securing a higher seed in the upcoming NCAA Tournament.

The takeaway

This matchup between two of the SEC's top offenses will showcase the high-scoring, up-tempo style of play that has made both Alabama and Georgia successful this season. The outcome could have significant implications for the teams' postseason positioning.