Vols seek revenge in rematch with Georgia
TNJN/Ozburn, Ben
Trae Golden is averging 12.8 points per game this season.
published: February 02 2012 04:34 PM updated:: February 02 2012 05:14 PM

Following a deflating 69-44 loss to the No. 1 Kentucky Wildcats in Lexington, the Volunteers (10-12, 2-5 SEC) will try to regain their footing in SEC play Saturday when they take on the Georgia Bulldogs (10-11, 1-6 SEC) in Thompson-Boling Arena.

The contest Saturday is a rematch of a game played in Athens that ended in a 57-53 overtime loss for Tennessee. A result that stands as Georgia's first and only win in SEC play this season, and is the only game the Bulldogs have won in their last seven games.

The Vols hope the friendly confines of Thompson-Boling Arena proves to be the sanctuary it has been so far this season. Cuonzo Martin's team has compiled a 9-3 record at home (1-9 outside of Knoxville). Also, Tennessee's three home losses are by a combined total of 12 points.

Gerald Robinson and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope are two major scoring threats the Vols face against Georgia. Robinson, a fifth year senior, averages 13.5 points per game and is the team's leading assist man with 3.6 assists per game.

Caldwell-Pope is a former McDonald's All-American freshman who is averaging 14 points and 1.8 steals per game. Though a dangerous option for the Bulldogs, Caldwell-Pope has not been impressively consistent. He missed all eight of his attempted three-pointers and was 4-14 overall from the field in the first meeting against Tennessee.

Look for Tennessee to key in on both these Georgia guards as the Vols hope their young squad continues to play well at home as they try to avenge their loss to Georgia in their rematch this Saturday in Knoxville.

Editor: Austin Bornheim

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