Georgia Bulldogs Earn NCAA Tournament Bid

Will Face St. Louis in First Round as No. 8 Seed

Mar. 15, 2026 at 10:36pm

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The Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team has earned an NCAA Tournament bid, drawing a No. 8 seed. They will face the St. Louis Billikens in the first round, with the game taking place in Buffalo, New York.

Why it matters

This marks Georgia's return to the NCAA Tournament after missing out in recent years. The Bulldogs will look to make a deep run and prove they belong among the nation's elite teams.

The details

Georgia earned the No. 8 seed in the NCAA Tournament bracket. They will face the St. Louis Billikens in the first round, with the game taking place in Buffalo, New York. The Bulldogs will be joined in their region by top-seeded Michigan and either UMBC or Howard.

  • The NCAA Tournament bracket was announced on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
  • Georgia will face St. Louis in the first round on Thursday.

The players

Mike White

The head coach of the Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team.

Jordan Ross

A guard for the Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team.

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What’s next

The Georgia Bulldogs will face the St. Louis Billikens in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday.

The takeaway

Georgia's return to the NCAA Tournament is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the team and coaching staff. They will look to make the most of their opportunity and prove they belong among the nation's elite programs.