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Kentucky Falls to Georgia: First Loss of Season

1/8/2025

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In a disappointing SEC showdown, No. 6 Kentucky fell 82-69 to Georgia, marking their first loss of the season. Asa Newell shone for Georgia, scoring 17 points and securing their first victory over a top-10 team since 2020. With 14 turnovers and a lackluster shooting performance, Kentucky now faces a challenging road ahead against Mississippi State, while Georgia prepares to host Oklahoma.

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In a disappointing SEC showdown, No. 6 Kentucky fell 82-69 to Georgia, marking their first loss of the season. Asa Newell shone for Georgia, scoring 17 points and securing their first victory over a top-10 team since 2020. With 14 turnovers and a lackluster shooting performance, Kentucky now faces a challenging road ahead against Mississippi State, while Georgia prepares to host Oklahoma.