The Oklahoma Sooners pulled off a stunning 16-point upset over the Georgia Bulldogs, winning 94-78 at the Lloyd Noble Center. This victory was a significant Q2 win for Oklahoma, as they improved their record to 13-12, while Georgia fell to 17-8. The Bulldogs, ranked 36th in NET, were expected to win by a narrow 0.2-point margin, but the Sooners had other plans, outscoring Georgia 53-35 in the second half.
Tae Davis' 19 Points Mark His 5th Straight Game in Double Figures
The game was closely contested in the first half, with Georgia taking a slim 43-41 lead into the break. However, Oklahoma came out strong in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 53-35 to secure the 16-point win. The Sooners' Tae Davis led the charge, scoring 19 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, while Nijel Pack and Kuol Atak added 18 points each. Georgia's Blue Cain had a game-high 20 points and 5 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Sooners' second-half surge. Oklahoma's 94 points marked their highest scoring output in 5 games, and their 53 second-half points were the most they've scored in a half this season.
Tae Davis and Blue Cain were the top performers for their respective teams, with Davis scoring 19 points and grabbing 5 rebounds, and Cain scoring 20 points and adding 5 rebounds. Nijel Pack and Kuol Atak also had strong games for Oklahoma, scoring 18 points each, while Marcus Millender added 16 points and 5 assists for Georgia. Kareem Stagg chipped in with 10 points for the Bulldogs, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Sooners' balanced attack. Oklahoma's top three scorers combined for 55 points, accounting for nearly 59% of their total scoring output.
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Oklahoma's 94 points were fueled by their 53.8% shooting from the field, including 42.9% from three-point range. The Sooners also outrebounded Georgia 35-30, with Tae Davis and Nijel Pack grabbing 5 rebounds each. Georgia, on the other hand, shot just 41.9% from the field and 30.8% from three-point range. The Bulldogs also committed 14 turnovers, compared to Oklahoma's 10, which led to 18 points off turnovers for the Sooners. Oklahoma's 18 assists were their highest total in 3 games, and their 7 blocks were a season high.
The CHD Scout model predicted a narrow 82-82 tie, with Georgia winning by 0.2 points. However, the actual result was a 16-point upset victory for Oklahoma, marking a significant miss for the model. The model underestimated Oklahoma's scoring potential, as well as their ability to contain Georgia's offense in the second half. This loss drops Georgia's NET ranking, while Oklahoma's Q2 win improves their resume. The model's predicted score was off by a total of 30 points, highlighting the unpredictability of college basketball.
This upset victory marks a significant Q2 win for Oklahoma, improving their record to 13-12 and boosting their NET ranking. Georgia, on the other hand, falls to 17-8 and sees their NET ranking drop. This game was a Q1 game for Georgia, but a Q2 game for Oklahoma, making the Sooners' victory even more impressive. Oklahoma's win improves their quad 2 record to 4-6, while Georgia's loss drops their quad 1 record to 6-4. The Bulldogs' NET ranking is likely to drop at least 5 spots, while Oklahoma's ranking could rise by as many as 10 spots.
Oklahoma's next game is scheduled for February 17th against the Baylor Bears, while Georgia will face the Auburn Tigers on February 18th. Both teams want to build on their current momentum, with Oklahoma seeking to continue their winning streak and Georgia aiming to bounce back from this upset loss. Oklahoma must maintain their high level of play to stay competitive in the Big 12, while Georgia must regroup and refocus to stay in contention in the SEC.