In the NFL divisional round, the Philadelphia Eagles faced the Los Angeles Rams without starting linebacker Nakobe Dean, who suffered a torn patellar tendon during the wild card game against the Green Bay Packers, sidelining him for the remainder of the playoffs. In that game, Dean recorded six tackles, including two for a loss.
Before the matchup against the Rams, Eagles linebacker Nolan Smith honored his injured teammate by emerging from the tunnel holding Dean’s jersey aloft, highlighting the strong bond between the former Georgia Bulldogs teammates.
Freshman sensation Newell continued to shine, achieving his fourth double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds, leading Georgia’s efforts in the matchup.
On the other hand, Auburn pushed its winning streak to 10 games, claiming a second straight victory without leading scorer Johni Broome, who has been out since injuring his ankle on January 11 against South Carolina.
For Georgia, the defeat marked their first home loss of the season (11-1), ending a 13-game winning streak at Stegeman Coliseum, which was the program’s fourth-longest streak in history.
One major factor in Georgia’s loss was their struggles at the free-throw line, where they made just 9 of their 20 attempts.
Freshman standout Newell continued to impress, earning his fourth double-double of the season with 16 points and 10 rebounds, leading Georgia’s effort in the game.
Meanwhile, Auburn extended its winning streak to 10 games, securing a second consecutive victory without top scorer Johni Broome, who has been sidelined since injuring his ankle during a January 11th matchup against South Carolina.
For Georgia, the loss marked their first defeat at home this season (now 11-1) and ended a 13-game winning streak at Stegeman Coliseum, which had been the program’s fourth-longest home winning streak in history.
A key factor in Georgia’s loss was their poor performance at the free throw line, where they converted just 9 of 20 attempts.
