Oklahoma Hosts Reeling Georgia After Snapping 9-Game Skid

Bulldogs look to bounce back from 20-point home loss to Florida as Sooners aim to build on upset of Vanderbilt.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Georgia coach Mike White is counting on his team playing better from the start against Oklahoma on Saturday after a poor performance in their most recent game, a 20-point home loss to Florida. The Bulldogs have lost four of their last five games since a 16-3 start to the season. Oklahoma, meanwhile, is coming off a 92-91 upset win over then-No. 15 Vanderbilt that snapped the Sooners' nine-game losing streak.

Why it matters

This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Georgia looking to get back on track and Oklahoma hoping to build momentum after ending its lengthy skid. The outcome could have significant implications for the teams' postseason aspirations in a competitive SEC.

The details

Georgia was without leading scorer Jeremiah Wilkinson, who is dealing with a shoulder injury, in the loss to Florida. Freshman Kareem Stagg provided a bright spot for the Bulldogs, scoring nine points in 16 minutes after managing just six points in his first 10 SEC games. For Oklahoma, the Sooners led Vanderbilt by 21 points with less than five minutes left but had to hold on for the narrow victory, a common theme during their losing streak as they've struggled to close out games despite playing well for stretches.

  • Oklahoma last played on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Georgia last played on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Mike White

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

Jeremiah Wilkinson

The leading scorer for the Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team, currently dealing with a shoulder injury.

Kareem Stagg

A freshman player for the Georgia Bulldogs men's basketball team who had a strong performance in their recent loss to Florida.

Porter Moser

The head coach of the Oklahoma Sooners men's basketball team.

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What they’re saying

“We'll do our best as a staff to figure out how we can get off to a better start and if that means playing the five guys that are going to bring the most energy - who look like they've got energy at the pregame meal - I don't know. But you've got to sprint up and down the court in this league to have success.”

— Mike White, Head Coach, Georgia Bulldogs (Field Level Media)

“He grew up a little bit. That happens with freshmen, and if you can string together two or three of those in a row (that'd be positive). There's always a step or two backwards as these guys go through their process, but certainly he took a step forward.”

— Mike White, Head Coach, Georgia Bulldogs (Field Level Media)

“Obviously you wish they were playing on the road tonight in Alaska and flying home. ... I've seen them just a few times live. Talented and versatile and fast and playing at home. We'll have to play really well.”

— Mike White, Head Coach, Georgia Bulldogs (Field Level Media)

“We've played really good basketball and we just haven't been able to finish them off.”

— Porter Moser, Head Coach, Oklahoma Sooners (Field Level Media)

What’s next

The outcome of this game could have significant implications for both teams' postseason aspirations in the competitive SEC conference.

The takeaway

This matchup features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Georgia looking to get back on track after a recent slump and Oklahoma hoping to build momentum after snapping its lengthy losing streak. The game could come down to which team is able to play with more energy and consistency from start to finish.