Georgia Bulldogs Secure 20th Win, NCAA Bid

0:00On March 1, Georgia Bulldogs fans are buzzing after their team solid, 87-68 win over South Carolina on Saturday. That victory marked the Bulldogs' 20th win of the season, putting them on track for another NCAA tournament appearance. It's a big milestone too, as Georgia has now hit at least 20 wins in three straight seasons, something that's only happened two other times in. Program history. Coach Mike White has led a steady rebuild since taking over a struggling squad that went 6 and 26 just a couple years ago. His first year ended 16 and 16. Then they improved to 2017 with a run to the NIT semi-finals. Last season brought 20 wins and their first NCAA bid in a decade. White kept the focus postgame on the next challenge, praising the team's progress but stressing room for growth and defense in rebounding. Shooting guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, who scored a team high 18 points, called it everything he hoped for after transferring in, loving the high sticks games and team vibe.

1:02The Bulldogs started strong at 12 and 1 outside conference play when 4 and 2 early in the SEC hit a skid then bounced back with a rare. Road win at Kentucky, their first there since 2009, that kicked off three wins in their last four games, positioning them solidly for the tournament field. With home games against number 17 Alabama on Tuesday and a road trip to Mississippi State on Saturday still ahead, Georgia eyes back to back. NCAA trips for the first time since 2001-2002. White's reset has them contending now and the best may be yet to come.