MBB: Tshiebwe records a double-double as Wildcats topple Georgia, 85-71

Kentucky power forward Oscar Tshiebwe (34) attempts to block a shot taken by Georgia small forward Braelen Bridges (23) in the Wildcats’ 85-71 win over the Bulldogs on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at Rupp Arena in Lexington, KY. (Photo courtesy of UK Athletics)

After picking up its first road win of the season over Ole Miss on Saturday, Georgia (13-5, 3-2 SEC) faced Kentucky (12-6, 3-3 SEC) in Rupp Arena on Tuesday night for a 9 p.m. tip-off.

However, the Bulldogs’ trip to Lexington didn’t go as planned as Wildcats’ forward Oscar Tshiebwe scored a career-high 37 points and grabbed 24 rebounds in an 85-71 victory.

Georgia head coach Mike White gave credit to Tshiebwe, who is the reigning SEC Player of the Year.

“I don’t think I’ve ever been a part of something like this. Thirty-seven and 24, 11 offensive rebounds, drew 12 fouls, and shot 12-of-20 with three steals. Credit him, his motor, his toughness and his physicality,” White said. “He played well. We didn’t match it at all.”