Georgia Basketball Seeks Crucial Road Win Against Struggling Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — The Georgia Bulldogs (14-4, 2-3 SEC) face a pivotal road test Wednesday night against the Arkansas Razorbacks (11-7, 0-5 SEC) at Bud Walton Arena. With tip-off set for 9 p.m. ET, the Bulldogs aim to bolster their NCAA tournament resume against an uncharacteristically struggling Arkansas team.

Georgia, projected as a No. 8 seed in the NCAA tournament, enters the game with an average rank of 31.8 across six major metrics, including NET and KenPom. A win in Fayetteville would mark their first victory at Bud Walton Arena since 2011, snapping a seven-game losing streak at the venue.

“This is a great opportunity for us to get a quality road win,” said Georgia head coach Mike White. “Arkansas is a tough opponent, but we’re focused on improving our ball movement and taking care of the basketball.”

The Razorbacks, under first-year coach John Calipari, have stumbled after a strong start to the season. Ranked in the Top 25 for six of the first eight weeks, Arkansas has lost five straight SEC games. The team will likely be without its second-leading scorer, who sustained an injury in a Jan. 11 loss to Florida.

Georgia’s road struggles are well-documented, with their only away win this season coming against Georgia Tech on Nov. 15. The Bulldogs have dropped their first two SEC road games, including a 74-56 loss at No. 6 Tennessee and a narrow 70-68 defeat to No. 1 Auburn.

Despite their challenges, Georgia’s schedule strength ranks 76th nationally, with five of their first six SEC games against Top 25 opponents. A win against Arkansas would provide momentum as the Bulldogs prepare to face No. 5 Florida on Saturday.

Arkansas, meanwhile, looks to break its losing streak and regain its early-season form. The Razorbacks’ schedule, ranked 46th in difficulty by KenPom, has tested the team, but their inability to close out games has been a recurring issue.

“We’re focused on getting back to basics,” said Calipari. “Georgia is a talented team, and we need to execute better on both ends of the floor.”

The game will be televised on the SEC Network, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. CT. Georgia’s backcourt, which ranks last in the SEC in assist/turnover ratio, will look to exploit Arkansas’ struggles in the steals category.

For Georgia, a win would not only strengthen their tournament resume but also signal progress in their quest to make the NCAA tournament for the first time in a decade. For Arkansas, it’s a chance to stop the bleeding and reignite their season.