Georgia Bulldogs
Bulldogs break down what went wrong in final seconds of 86-85 loss to Volunteers.
Georgia guard Marcus Millender during Georgia’s game against Tennessee at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026. (Courtesy of Access Atlanta)
By Olivia Sayer
Jan 29, 2026
Georgia basketball’s matchup with Tennessee ended in baffling fashion Wednesday night.
With 15 seconds left in overtime, junior guard Smurf Millender drove toward the basket. As he crossed into the paint, Tennessee let up, allowing Millender to drill the layup with less than a second left.
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Olivia Sayer joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in May 2025 as an intern on the sports beat. She is earning a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia with a minor in sport management and a sports media certificate. Olivia previously held the titles of digital and assistant sports editor at The Red & Black.
Olivia Sayer joined The Atlanta Journal-Constitution in May 2025 as an intern on the sports beat. She is earning a degree in journalism from the University of Georgia with a minor in sport management and a sports media certificate. Olivia previously held the titles of digital and assistant sports editor at The Red & Black.
