Georgia Looks to Complete Season Sweep of South Carolina

Bulldogs aim to bounce back from tough loss at Vanderbilt and solidify NCAA Tournament position

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team will host the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, looking to complete a season sweep after winning the first matchup 75-70 on January 10th. Georgia is coming off a tough loss at Vanderbilt, while South Carolina has struggled mightily this season and sits near the bottom of the SEC standings.

Why it matters

This game represents a critical opportunity for Georgia to pick up a Quad 3 win and strengthen its NCAA Tournament resume. A loss to the struggling Gamecocks could be detrimental to the Bulldogs' postseason hopes, making this a must-win game as they look to hold their ground in the competitive SEC.

The details

In the first meeting, Georgia overcame a slow start to defeat South Carolina 75-70 in Columbia. The Bulldogs will need a similar effort on Saturday, as they look to bounce back from Wednesday's 88-80 loss at Vanderbilt. Georgia trailed by as many as 20 points in the first half against the Commodores before making a strong comeback, only to ultimately fall short. Foul trouble and struggles on the boards down the stretch proved costly for the Bulldogs.

  • The game is scheduled for a 3:30 PM ET tipoff on Saturday, February 27, 2026.
  • Georgia lost at Vanderbilt on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

The players

Mike White

The head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs basketball team.

Jeremiah Wilkinson

A player for the Georgia Bulldogs who helped lead their comeback effort against Vanderbilt.

Meechie Johnson

A guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks, averaging a team-high 17.1 points per game.

Mike Sharavjamts

A guard for the South Carolina Gamecocks, averaging 11.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.

Elijah Strong

A forward for the South Carolina Gamecocks, averaging 10.7 points and 2.6 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“They lived at the foul line, and we tried different ball-screen coverages. No matter what happened, when we had neutralized their actions, it came down to guarding the bounce one-on-one, and just did not do a very good job of it. Couldn't get stops.”

— Mike White, Georgia Head Coach (247sports.com)

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This game represents a critical opportunity for Georgia to pick up a Quad 3 win and strengthen its NCAA Tournament resume. A loss to the struggling Gamecocks could be detrimental to the Bulldogs' postseason hopes, making this a must-win game as they look to hold their ground in the competitive SEC.