Hot free-throw shooting leads Georgia to 77-70 upset of Kentucky

ATHENS, Ga. — When Georgia Coach Mark Fox watched video of Kentucky in preparation for Saturday's game, he saw a winnable game.

"I didn't think we were totally outclassed," Fox said. "I thought we're better than we were a year ago. If we show up and play, we have a chance to win."

Georgia showed up. Georgia played. Georgia beat Kentucky 77-70 to validate its new-found status as a viable contender in the Southeastern Conference.

UK Coach John Calipari cited Georgia's physical play and willpower as the reason the Cats lost an SEC opener for the first time since 2006.

"They wanted to win the game more than we did," he said, echoing a sporting cliché that was put on display in the season's first sellout in Stegeman Coliseum. "So they won."

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