Photos: Bulldogs lose to Alabama

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Photos: Bulldogs lose to Alabama

AJC photos from the Georgia vs. Alabama college basketball game on Jan. 31, 2024. Alabama won 85-76.

Georgia guard Justin Hill (11) reacts after their loss to Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim (1) reacts after he fouls out during the second half against Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Mike White reacts after Georgia’s loss to Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) and Alabama guard Rylan Griffen (3) celebrate a basket by Sears during the second half against the Georgia at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Justin Hill (11) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Mike White reacts to a play during the final minute of Georgia’s loss to Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Noah Thomasson (3) reacts after their loss to Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) celebrates making a basket against Georgia center Russel Tchewa (54) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) dunks against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) celebrates a basket during the second half against Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia center Russel Tchewa (54) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Mike White communicates to players during the second half against Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Noah Thomasson (3) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia center Russel Tchewa (54) drives against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) grabs a rebound next to Georgia forward Jalen DeLoach (23) during the first half against Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) dives on the floor for the ball against Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (4) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10) attempts a basket against Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia head coach Mike White talks to an official during the first half against Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) controls the ball against Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia center Russel Tchewa (54) drives against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Noah Thomasson (3) attempts a three-point basket against Alabama guard Aaron Estrada (55) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) drives against Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Justin Hill (11) and Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) fight for a loose ball during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Jabri Abdur-Rahim (1) attempts a three-point basket against Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) drives against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Noah Thomasson (3) attempts a shot against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) and Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Justin Hill (11) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia forward Jalen DeLoach (23) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Mouhamed Dioubate (10, left) and Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia center Russel Tchewa (54) attempts a shot against Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the second half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard RJ Melendez (15) reacts as the ball is knocked away from him by Alabama forward Jarin Stevenson (15) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

Georgia guard Noah Thomasson (3) attempts a shot against Alabama guard Mark Sears (1) and Alabama forward Grant Nelson (2) during the first half at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

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Credit: Jason Getz

Georgia guard Justin Hill (11) reacts after their loss to Alabama at Stegemen Coliseum, Wednesday, January 31, 2024, in Athens, Ga. Alabama won against Georgia 85-76. (Jason Getz / jason.getz@ajc.com)

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