Georgia Bulldogs Defeat LSU Tigers in Baton Rouge

Sophomore Kanon Catchings leads Georgia to first win in Baton Rouge in 8 years

Feb. 7, 2026 at 10:23pm

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The Georgia Bulldogs defeated the LSU Tigers 83-71 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on Saturday evening. Sophomore Kanon Catchings led all scorers with 23 points, including 5 three-pointers, to help Georgia overcome an early 15-point deficit and snap a three-game losing streak. The Bulldogs had four players score in double figures and played strong defense in the second half to secure the victory in one of the SEC's tougher venues.

Why it matters

This win is significant for Georgia, as they had struggled to win in Baton Rouge in recent years. The victory helps the Bulldogs regain confidence after a difficult stretch and keeps them in the hunt in the competitive SEC basketball race.

The details

Georgia overcame an early 15-point deficit, closing the first half on a 7-0 run to take the lead just before halftime. The Bulldogs then played stifling defense in the second half, limiting LSU's clean looks and outscoring the Tigers 23-14 in bench points. Kanon Catchings sparked the decisive stretch late, knocking down a three-pointer to push Georgia's lead to 17 with 4:15 remaining.

  • The game was played on Saturday evening, February 8, 2026.
  • Georgia had not won in Baton Rouge in 8 years prior to this victory.

The players

Kanon Catchings

A sophomore guard for the Georgia Bulldogs who led all scorers with 23 points, including 5 three-pointers.

Jeremiah Wilkinson

A Georgia player who scored 18 points in the victory.

Mike White

The head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs, who praised his team's defensive effort in the second half.

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What they’re saying

“I thought we were pretty sharp for 40 minutes defensively. They overcame pretty good defense early and made some shots. We missed a couple of block-outs. They drew a couple fouls there early. We got down — we just had some empty possessions offensively. But I liked our looks early.”

— Mike White, Georgia Head Coach

“I thought we were close defensively and then we settled in and probably played as good of a 30 minutes collectively, defensively, as we've played all year. And that's what it takes to win on the road in this league. Proud of the effort. A lot of carryover from practice. These guys worked hard and their attention to detail was pretty good against an LSU team that's capable of beating anyone in our league. This was a big win for us.”

— Mike White, Georgia Head Coach

What’s next

Georgia will look to build on this road victory as they continue their SEC schedule. Their next game is at home against the Florida Gators on February 12th.

The takeaway

This win showcases Georgia's resilience and defensive prowess, as they were able to overcome an early deficit and shut down a talented LSU team on the road. The Bulldogs' balanced scoring attack and ability to make timely plays down the stretch will serve them well as they push for a strong finish in SEC play.