Georgia Sets School Record for Regular Season Wins After Rally in Starkville

Bulldogs overcome halftime deficit to defeat Mississippi State 102-96 and secure most regular season wins in program history.

Published on Mar. 7, 2026

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The Georgia Bulldogs basketball team rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Mississippi State 102-96 on the road, securing the most regular season wins (22) in program history. The Bulldogs overcame a strong first-half performance by Mississippi State star Josh Hubbard, who scored a game-high 42 points, by tightening up their defense in the second half and taking advantage of the Bulldogs' turnovers. Georgia was led offensively by Kanon Catchings with 23 points, Jeremiah Wilkinson with 15 points, and Smurf Millender with 18 points off the bench.

Why it matters

This record-setting win caps off an impressive regular season for the Georgia Bulldogs, who have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the SEC. The team's ability to rally from a halftime deficit on the road against a talented opponent demonstrates their resilience and ability to make key adjustments. This victory will provide the Bulldogs with momentum heading into the SEC Tournament, where they will look to make a deep run.

The details

Georgia trailed 49-42 at halftime, but turned up the defensive intensity in the second half, holding Mississippi State to just 48.7% shooting. The Bulldogs were able to take advantage of 16 Mississippi State turnovers, scoring 17 points off those miscues. Georgia's 3-point shooting also played a key role, as they hit 8 of 15 attempts from beyond the arc.

  • The game was played on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
  • This was Georgia's 22nd win of the regular season, the most in program history.

The players

Josh Hubbard

Mississippi State star player who led all scorers with 42 points in the game.

Kanon Catchings

Georgia's leading scorer with 23 points.

Jeremiah Wilkinson

Georgia player who scored 15 points.

Smurf Millender

Georgia player who scored 18 points off the bench.

Blue Cain

Georgia guard who had 15 points.

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What they’re saying

“He's incredibly talented, a really good shot maker. We're just going to have to make it difficult for him. He's going to make shots. He's a really good player, but we're just going to have to try to make it as difficult for him as possible.”

— Blue Cain, Georgia guard (on3.com)

What’s next

The Bulldogs will now head to Nashville for the SEC Tournament, where they will await their seeding after Saturday's games are completed. The tournament begins on Wednesday.

The takeaway

Georgia's record-setting regular season win demonstrates the team's resilience and ability to make key adjustments, which will serve them well as they look to make a deep run in the SEC Tournament. The Bulldogs have emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the conference, and this victory will provide them with valuable momentum heading into the postseason.