Georgia's Postseason Push: Win vs Mississippi State

0:00On March 7, Georgia faces a big chance this Saturday afternoon in Starkville to lock up a first round by in the SEC tournament. The Bulldogs sit in ninth place with a 21-9 overall record and 9-8 in conference. A win over Mississippi State should push them into the top 8, especially since the teams just ahead have tougher matchups. The Bulldogs have been on a roll lately, winning four of their last five games. That includes a strong 98-88 victory over number 16 Alabama on Tuesday. Their ranked 30th in the net and 29th in wins above bubble, putting them in solid shape for back-to-back NCAA tournament bids for the first time since 2001-2002. Coach Mike White called it one of their best wins, saying the team is starting to grow up. That momentum has them feeling confident heading into the regular season finale with key players stepping up big in recent outings. Meanwhile, Mississippi State is struggling badly at 13-17 overall and 5-12 in the SEC.

1:02They've dropped four straight games, including blowout losses by 25, 24, and 34 points. Their latest was a 108-74 defeat to Florida on Tuesday. A Georgia victory looks promising against this fading opponent, setting the Bulldogs up nicely for a strong postseason push.