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Georgia Ends 13-Year Losing Streak at Kentucky
Bulldogs earn rare road victory over Wildcats with 86-78 win
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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The Georgia Bulldogs snapped a 12-game losing streak at Rupp Arena, defeating the Kentucky Wildcats 86-78 on Tuesday night. Blue Cain led Georgia with 20 points, while Jeremiah Wilkinson added 19 points. The Bulldogs had not won in Lexington since 2009, but were able to hold off a late Kentucky comeback attempt.
Why it matters
This victory is significant for Georgia, as they have struggled to win at Kentucky's Rupp Arena over the past 13 years. The Bulldogs' ability to earn a rare road win against a tough SEC opponent like Kentucky could provide a boost of confidence as they look to make a push for the NCAA Tournament.
The details
Georgia jumped out to an early lead, but Kentucky responded with a 7-0 run to go up 25-17. The Bulldogs battled back, taking a 39-34 halftime lead. In the second half, Georgia extended its advantage to as many as 11 points, but Kentucky made a late charge, cutting the deficit to 3 with just over 2 minutes remaining. However, the Bulldogs were able to hold on for the 86-78 victory, snapping their long losing streak at Rupp Arena.
- The game was played on Tuesday, February 18, 2026.
- Georgia's last victory at Kentucky was on March 4, 2009, over 13 years ago.
The players
Blue Cain
A Georgia player who scored a team-high 20 points in the victory.
Jeremiah Wilkinson
A Georgia player who scored 19 points to help lead the Bulldogs to the win.
Otega Oweh
A Kentucky player who scored a game-high 28 points in the losing effort.
Collin Chandler
A Kentucky player who scored 18 points, including six 3-pointers, for the Wildcats.
Denzel Aberdeen
A Kentucky player who scored 14 points in the game.
What’s next
The win could provide a boost of confidence for Georgia as they look to make a push for the NCAA Tournament.
The takeaway
Georgia's ability to earn a rare road victory against a tough SEC opponent like Kentucky demonstrates the team's resilience and potential to compete at a high level in the conference.
