Georgia basketball hits buzzer beater to defeat Kentucky

The Georgia Bulldogs hit a game-winning lay up to defeat the Kentucky Wildcats 63-62.

The Georgia Bulldogs hit a game-winning lay up to defeat the Kentucky Wildcats 63-62. Georgia Bulldogs guard P.J. Horne hit the big shot to win with under two seconds left.

Entering the contest Georgia had lost 14 consecutive games against the Wildcats. Here’s a look at P.J. Horne’s game-winner for UGA:

P.J. Horne transferred to Georgia to be closer to home. The Virginia Tech transfer made Georgia basketball history with his shot to defeat Kentucky.

Georgia basketball is now 9-4 on the season, but is only 2-4 in SEC play. John Calipari and Kentucky are 4-9 in their worst start to a season in quite some time. The Wildcats are 3-3 in conference action.

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Mar 7, 2020; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Georgia Bulldogs head coach Tom Crean talks to the players on a time out against LSU Tigers during the second half at Maravich Assembly Center.  Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports