UGA wins SEC title

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UGA wins SEC title

Georgia defeats Arkansas

Georgia coach Dennis Felton holds the SEC championship trophy and chants "Georgia" along with fans after the Bulldogs held on for a 66-57 victory over Arkansas to claim the SEC title.

A Georgia fan shows his high opinion of Felton. The Bulldogs coach had only eight scholarship players to work with after injuries, defections and disciplinary problems cut his roster.

Georgia's Sundiata Gaines draws a crowd as he drives to the basket against Steven Hill (51), Darian Townes (5) and Gary Ervin (0).

Georgia's Billy Humphrey nails a three-pointer over Patrick Beverley of Arkansas with 1:27 to play in the game.

Humphrey (31) celebrates with teammate Jeremy Price after hitting the three.

Georgia's Sundiata Gaines holds a piece of a net. The Bulldogs celebrated on the home court of their bitter rival, Georgia Tech, after the tournament was moved to the site after a tornado damaged the Georgia Dome.

Felton led Georgia to its first NCAA bid since 2002.

Georgia's Billy Humphrey gets a lift from teammate Albert Jackson.

"Right now, I feel like we can beat anybody," Humphrey said after the game.

Georgia's Sundiata Gaines (left), Billy Humphrey (31), and Jeremy Price (50) have fun with the crowd. Price is from Decator.

Georgia players (left to right) Troy Brewer, Billy Humphrey and Sundiata Gaines celebrate. Gaines was named the tournament's MVP.

Georgia's win over Arkansas was the team's easiest of the tournament. The Bulldogs won their first three games by a total of 10 points with two decided in overtime.

The Bulldogs beat as many SEC teams (four) at the tournament as they did during the entire regular season.

The SEC tourney champs open the NCAA tourney Thursday against Xavier.

Dennis Felton's Georgia team was only 13-16 overall and finished 4-12 in the SEC during the regular season, raising doubts about his future as coach.

But after the Bulldogs won the SEC tourney title, Georgia athletics director Damon Evans (above) said Felton will continue as coach. "Of course he'll be back," said Evans.

Felton enjoys the moment with his wife Melanie.

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Georgia coach Dennis Felton holds the SEC championship trophy and chants "Georgia" along with fans after the Bulldogs held on for a 66-57 victory over Arkansas to claim the SEC title.

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