Lady Vols defeat Georgia for ninth consecutive win

The Lady Vols defeat Georgia for its ninth consecutive win.

No. 5 Tennessee (18-1, 7-0 SEC) extended its winning streak to nine games with a 63-55 victory at No. 13 Georgia (15-4, 4-3) Sunday.

The Lady Vols remain unbeaten in Southeastern Conference play.

Jordan Horston posted a double-double for the Lady Vols, who trailed the Bulldogs, 32-31, at halftime.

Horston tied Tamari Key with a game-high five blocks and came up with four assists and three steals.

Rae Burrell added 13 points and five rebounds for the Lady Vols. Alexus Dye scored 10 points and recorded nine rebounds.

Jenna Staiti led the Bulldogs with 16 points.

Follow us at @VolsWire on Twitter and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of University of Tennessee athletics. Let us know your thoughts, comment on this story below. Join the conversation today.

[vertical-gallery id=35402]