THIS WEEKEND IN ATHENS SPORTS: FEB. 1-4
As we enter February, Athens is buzzing with exciting athletic events. From cheering on the Lady and Hoop Dawgs in Stegman Coliseum to watching tennis matches at Dan Magill Tennis Complex, there’s plenty to enjoy in the Classic City. Even without Sanford Stadium action, here’s a roundup of this weekend’s sports events in Athens and beyond.
**Women’s Basketball:**
The Lady Dawgs (10-10, 1-6 SEC) have crucial home games this weekend. On Thursday, they face the Lady Volunteers (12-7, 5-2 SEC), followed by a Sunday matchup against Kentucky (9-12, 2-5 SEC). Coach Katie Abrahamson-Henderson’s team, currently on a six-game losing streak, aims to regain momentum before the upcoming SEC Tournament. Tune in to SEC Network at 7 pm on Thursday and noon on Sunday for these matchups.
**Men’s Basketball:**
The Hoop Dawgs (14-7, 4-4 SEC) return for a Saturday clash with the South Carolina Gamecocks (18-3, 6-2 SEC). Despite recent struggles, the Bulldogs are gearing up to face a formidable Gamecock team that upset #5 Tennessee. The game kicks off at 1 pm on SEC Network.
**Gym Dogs:**
Ranked #21, the GymDogs take on the #8 Florida Gators at Stegman Coliseum on Friday night. With a challenging start to the season at 1-3 and 0-3 in the conference, the GymDogs aim to turn things around on their home turf. Catch the action at 6:45 pm on SEC Network.
**Dawgs in the NFL: Pro Bowl Games:**
Four former Bulldogs—Eagles RB D’Andre Swift, Bills RB James Cook, Ravens LB Roquan Smith, and Rams QB Matthew Stafford—will showcase their skills at the 2024 Pro Bowl Games in Orlando. Watch them in Thursday’s Skills Showdown at 7 pm on ESPN and the Pro Bowl Games Championship on Sunday at 3 pm on ESPN/ABC.
**Women’s Tennis:**
Georgia’s #4 women’s tennis team heads to Austin, TX, to face the #10 Texas Longhorns on Sunday at 10 am. With a solid 2-1 start to the season, the Bulldogs aim to continue their early success.
**Dawgs on Tour: AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am:**
Seven Bulldogs hit the greens at the iconic Pebble Beach Pro-Am. Russel Henley, Brendon Todd, Chris Kirk, Brian Harman, Sepp Straka, Harris English, and Keith Mitchell will tee off at various times on Thursday. Follow the coverage on Golf Channel (Thursday and Friday, 3-7 pm; Saturday, 1-3 pm) and CBS (Saturday, 3-7 pm; Sunday, 3-6:30 pm). Best of luck to these gentlemen!
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