Alabama Crimson Tide at Georgia Bulldogs
· NCAA Men's Basketball
Catchings scores career-high 32 points, Georgia ends No. 16 Alabama’s winning streak 98-88
Catchings ignited the Bulldogs (21-9, 9-8 Southeastern Conference) with 20 points before halftime, leading their fourth win in five games. He was 7 of 13 from 3-point range and delivered a signature highlight with a behind-the-back pass to Somto Cyril for a thunderous slam.
Heading into its final home game of the season, Georgia had likely done enough to clinch its second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament. But tacking a sixth Quad 1 win onto the resume surely sealed a berth in the 68-team field.
The Bulldogs also reached the most regular-season victories since the 2001-02 team went 21-8 under Jim Harrick.
The Crimson Tide (22-8, 12-5) wasted a chance to bolster its seeding for the tournament, despite a spirited back-and-forth down the stretch as the teams traded 3 after 3. Labaron Philon Jr. led Alabama with 26 points.
Catchings, a transfer from BYU in his first season at Georgia, easily eclipsed is previous college best of 23 points.
Thee Bulldogs never trailed after a 12-0 run in the first half, sparked by their defense and Catchings at the offensive end.
Blue Cain turned a steal into a layup, Catchings dunked one off another steal, and a third steal by Jeremiah Wilkinson led to Catchings knocking down a 3-pointer. The sophomore forward scored eight straight points in the spurt, hitting another trey that was set up by an offensive rebound.
Georgia led 50-43 at halftime after Catchings swished his fourth trey on the period just ahead of the buzzer. The frustration of Alabama coach Nate Oats boiled over when he was assessed a technical as his team was heading up court after a Georgia miss.
Down the stretch, the thrilling game was marred by several delays because of a malfunctioning scoreboard.
Georgia: Finishes up the regular season at Mississippi State on Saturday.
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| 2nd 0:00 | End of Game | 88 - 98 |
| 2nd 0:00 | End of 2nd half | 88 - 98 |
| 2nd 0:10 | Marcus Millender Defensive Rebound. | 88 - 98 |
| 2nd 0:12 | Jalil Bethea misses 26-foot three point jumper | 88 - 98 |
| 2nd 0:19 | Jalil Bethea Defensive Rebound. | 88 - 98 |
Statistics
 ALA |
 UGA |
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|---|---|---|
| 25-64 | FG | 35-66 |
| 39 | Field Goal % | 53 |
| 16-42 | 3PT | 13-29 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 45 |
| 22-24 | FT | 15-17 |
| 92 | Free Throw % | 88 |
| 30 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 11 | Offensive Rebounds | 13 |
| 19 | Defensive Rebounds | 27 |
| 13 | Assists | 15 |
| 11 | Steals | 7 |
| 1 | Blocks | 5 |
| 10 | Turnovers | 14 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 0 |
| 10 | Total Turnovers | 14 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 0 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 15 | Points Off Turnovers | 21 |
| 19 | Fast Break Points | 14 |
| 18 | Points in Paint | 40 |
| 18 | Fouls | 16 |
| 2 | Largest Lead | 14 |
| 8 | Lead Changes | 8 |
| 9 | Percent Led | 84 |
Game Information
Location: Athens, GA
Attendance: 10,523 | Capacity:
2025-26 Southeastern Conference Standings
| TEAM | CONF | GB | OVER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 16-2 | - | 25-6 |
| Alabama | 13-5 | 3 | 23-8 |
| Arkansas | 13-5 | 3 | 23-8 |
| Vanderbilt | 11-7 | 5 | 24-7 |
| Tennessee | 11-7 | 5 | 21-10 |
| Texas A&M | 11-7 | 5 | 21-10 |
| Georgia | 10-8 | 6 | 22-9 |
| Missouri | 10-8 | 6 | 20-11 |
| Kentucky | 10-8 | 6 | 20-12 |
| Texas | 9-9 | 7 | 18-14 |
| Oklahoma | 7-11 | 9 | 18-14 |
| Auburn | 7-11 | 9 | 17-15 |
| Mississippi State | 5-13 | 11 | 13-19 |
| South Carolina | 4-14 | 12 | 13-19 |
| Ole Miss | 4-14 | 12 | 13-19 |
| LSU | 3-15 | 13 | 15-17 |