Arkansas vs. Georgia Preview: Key Matchup Insights
The upcoming clash between the Arkansas Razorbacks and the Georgia Bulldogs promises to be an exciting matchup in college basketball. This game features two ranked teams, with Arkansas currently at #17 and Georgia at #20 in the latest rankings.
Game Details
- What: Arkansas Razorbacks vs. Georgia Bulldogs
- Date: January 17
- Time: 4:00 PM (ET) / 3:00 PM (CT)
- Venue: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, Georgia
- Capacity: 10,523
How to Follow
- TV/Stream: ESPN2, Watch ESPN (Commentators: Tom Hart and Dane Braadshaw)
- Radio: Learfield Razorback Sports Network (Chuck Barrett and Matt Zimmerman)
- Sirius/XM: Sirius: 139, XM: 190, SXM App/Online Channel 960
- Live Stats: Arkansas and Georgia Game Notes
Matchup Insights
This game marks the Razorbacks’ third road game in a span of four contests. Both teams are among the top-scoring squads in the nation. Georgia leads with an impressive average of 96.4 points per game, while Arkansas follows closely at 90.5 points per game. Furthermore, both teams excel in fast-break points, with Georgia averaging 24.8 and Arkansas 21.1.
Georgia also leads the NCAA in free throws made per game at 21.8, whereas Arkansas ranks 21st with 19.4. Despite this, Arkansas has achieved a notable feat by committing the fewest fouls per game in the SEC at 15.9.
Historical Context
Arkansas and Georgia have faced each other 45 times since Arkansas joined the SEC in the 1991-92 season. The Razorbacks hold a significant advantage in the series, leading 28-17, including an impressive 15-3 record at home in Fayetteville. However, Arkansas has found Stegeman Coliseum challenging, with an all-time record of 7-11 in that venue.
In their previous meeting, Arkansas made headlines with a comeback victory, turning a significant halftime deficit into a 68-65 win. This victory marked a crucial turnaround for the Razorbacks, who had previously struggled in SEC play. With Coach Calipari approaching his 900th win, the stakes are high for both teams in this pivotal matchup.
As the Razorbacks prepare to return to Bud Walton Arena for three of their next four games after facing Georgia, fans are eager to see how this clash will influence their season trajectory. For updates on Arkansas Men’s Basketball, follow @RazorbackMBB on social media platforms.
