ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — The Georgia women’s basketball team avenged an early-January loss with an 82-59 victory over Mississippi on Sunday at Stegeman Coliseum. Dani Carnegie powered the Bulldogs with 32 points and 11 rebounds. Trinity Turner added 13 points and 10 assists. Georgia led 42-27 at halftime and maintained control throughout the second half. Christeen Iwuala led the Rebels with 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Bulldogs improved to 16-3 overall, while Mississippi fell to 16-4. Attendance was 3,359.

ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — In a commanding display of offensive efficiency and defensive pressure, the Georgia women’s basketball team avenged a loss from earlier this month with a decisive 82-59 victory over Mississippi on Sunday at Stegeman Coliseum. The Bulldogs, improving to 16-3 overall and in Southeastern Conference play, never trailed and led by as many as 26 points, systematically dismantling a Rebels squad that entered the contest with a 16-3 record and had won the previous meeting between the teams 79-62 in Oxford on Jan. 1. The most important part of the game was Georgia’s immediate and sustained defensive intensity, which crippled the Mississippi offense from the opening tip. The Bulldogs forced the Rebels into a dismal shooting performance, holding them to 30 percent from the field on 21-of-70 shooting. Mississippi’s offensive struggles were encapsulated by a first quarter where they managed only nine points, missing 14 of their 18 shot attempts. Georgia’s defense, spearheaded by six steals and consistent perimeter pressure, translated those stops into easy offensive opportunities, building a 42-27 halftime lead that Mississippi never seriously threatened. Georgia’s offensive execution was a model of efficiency, particularly from its star guard Dani Carnegie. The junior from Mount Vernon, New York, erupted for a game-high 32 points on 12-of-22 shooting, including 4-of-9 from three-point range, while adding 11 rebounds and three assists. Her performance was a stark contrast to her recent outings and provided the consistent scoring punch the Bulldogs needed. She was complemented perfectly by point guard Trinity Turner of Orlando, Florida, who posted a triple-double with 13 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, controlling the tempo and facilitating the offense. Mississippi, which fell to 16-4, was led by Christeen Iwuala and Sira Thienou of Bamako, Mali, who each scored 13 points. Iwuala added 10 rebounds. Cotie McMahon of Dayton, Ohio, struggled with her shot, scoring nine points on 3-of-16 shooting but contributed 11 rebounds and five assists. The Rebels’ offensive woes were systemic, as evidenced by their paltry three total assists against eight turnovers, an offensive rating of 83.1 points per 100 possessions, and a 5-for-19 performance from beyond the arc. While Mississippi dominated the offensive glass, grabbing 16 rebounds to Georgia’s three, they could not convert those second chances efficiently. The Bulldogs, meanwhile, shot a blistering 55 percent from the field (29-of-53) and 50 percent from three-point range (8-of-16), posting an offensive rating of 110.4. Their ball movement, with 16 assists on 29 made field goals, consistently found open shooters and cutters against a scrambling Rebels defense. Georgia expanded its lead in the third quarter, outscoring Mississippi 20-11 to put the game out of reach at 62-38 heading into the final period. The Bulldogs’ bench, led by nine points from Enjulina Gonzalez of Miami, Florida, provided valuable minutes, outscoring the Rebels’ reserves 17-12. The victory was a significant bounce-back for Georgia after consecutive conference losses to LSU and South Carolina. For Mississippi, the loss halted a two-game winning streak and exposed offensive vulnerabilities that had been masked in recent victories. The Rebels will look to regroup on the road at Missouri on Thursday. Georgia travels to face Arkansas on the same night. A crowd of 3,359 attended the Sunday afternoon conference matchup. The combined score of 141 points fell under the betting over/under line of 131.5.

Preview: Mississippi Visits Georgia in Top-25 SEC Showdown ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — A critical Southeastern Conference women’s basketball matchup with postseason implications is set for Sunday when the Mississippi Rebels visit the Georgia Bulldogs at Stegeman Coliseum. Both teams enter with nearly identical sterling records. Mississippi is 16-3 overall, while Georgia sits at 15-3. The Rebels, however, hold the upper hand in the recent series, having handily defeated the Bulldogs 79-62 in Oxford just over two weeks ago on Jan. 1. That result adds a layer of urgency for the home team. Georgia has stumbled slightly in SEC play, coming off a 65-43 road loss at South Carolina and an 80-59 home defeat to LSU. The Bulldogs will lean on guard Trinity Turner, who nearly posted a triple-double with 8 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in the loss to the Gamecocks. Mississippi arrives with momentum after a dominant 93-68 victory over rival Mississippi State. The Rebels are powered by guard Sira Thienou, who scored 20 points in that win and has averaged 17.1 points over her last seven games. Her backcourt scoring will be pivotal against Georgia’s defense. The contest features a stark contrast in recent trajectories. Mississippi has won six of its last seven, with the only loss a narrow 67-64 defeat at Texas. Georgia, after a 13-1 start, has gone 2-2 in its last four games. A Bulldogs victory would solidify their resume and avenge the earlier loss. A Rebels win would complete a regular-season sweep and strengthen their hold on the top tier of the conference standings. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. EST on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026.