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GAME NOTES: Quarterfinal action of the SEC Tournament pits the second-seeded Kentucky Wildcats against the sixth-seeded Georgia Bulldogs in Atlanta. After suffering storm damage to the Georgia Dome Friday night, this quarterfinal- round bout was moved to Georgia Tech. Both semifinal-round games will also be played Saturday, with Tennessee facing Arkansas at 6:00 p.m., and Mississippi State taking on the winner of this clash approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the first semifinal. It will be interesting to see how much energy Georgia has left, as the team upset Ole Miss on Thursday by a 97-95 final in overtime of that first-round game. The Bulldogs captured their lone SEC crown way back in 1983, and they are still just 34-46 all-time at this event. Considering that six of their final seven regular season games ended in defeat, the triumph over Ole Miss came as a complete surprise. Kentucky has won this tournament 25 times and owns a 110-20 record all-time in games played as part of the event. The other 11 active members have combined for only 21 championships, an amazing stat to say the least. The Wildcats have not won the title since 2004, and it looked for a while like this year’s club would have a hard time even playing .500 ball. But first-year head coach Billy Gillispie led his team to a 12-4 finish against SEC competition during the regular season, and the troops are playing with a wealth of confidence. Kentucky has already beaten Georgia twice this year, and the Wildcats own a commanding 109-22 advantage in the all-time series.</p><p>Unlike a few other teams in the SEC, Georgia does not have a star player in its lineup. The best player for the Bulldogs for much of this season has been versatile guard Sundiata Gaines, and he posted 22 points on Thursday night in the thrilling victory over Ole Miss. He was overshadowed a bit by teammate Terrance Woodbury, however, as he exploded for 25 points on 9-of-12 shooting from the floor. Billy Humphrey tallied 19 points for the Bulldogs, who got 10 points from Albert Jackson. Georgia connected on 54.2 percent of its field goal attempts in the clash and earned a 26-20 edge in points from the foul line. All five starters played at least 27 minutes in the clash, and the first five figure to be counted on heavily today as well.</p><p>The Wildcats are second in the SEC in scoring defense (65.5 ppg), free throw percentage (.738), field goal percentage (.473) and field goal percentage defense (.394). Kentucky averages fewer three-pointers made per game than any other team in the conference, but the Wildcats can attack the basket with great success. Standout freshman big man Patrick Patterson was lost for the season recently, and it would be quite impressive if Kentucky was able to win this tournament without him. Joe Crawford and Ramel Bradley will be counted on heavily to be productive at the offensive end. Crawford is generating 17.1 ppg, and Bradley adds 16.0 ppg to the mix. If the role players can provide solid contributions, Kentucky is capable of beating any team in the SEC on a neutral court.</p><p>Kentucky carries plenty of confidence into this tournament, and while Patterson will be missed, the team can certainly win without him and will do so in this contest.</p><p>Fact Stats</p><p>Game Date and Time</p><p>Predicted Outcome

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Ole Miss and Mississippi State usually hook up on the baseball diamond in May, when the SEC Tournament is approaching.
Not this year.
Mississippi State and Ole Miss open SEC play today in Starkville, while the SEC Tournament - the SEC men’s basketball tournament - is being played in Atlanta.
It’s not an ideal situation, to say the least, but the fifth-ranked Rebels (11-4) and the Bulldogs (7-7) will forge ahead. Game One is at 3 p.m. today at MSU’s Dudy Noble Field.
“If you had your choice, you’d like to play (Ole Miss) later, but that is the way the ol’ computer kicked it out,” MSU coach Ron Polk said. “It conflicts with the SEC Tournament and our basketball team has played so well again. We have a lot of fans at the basketball tournament that my have otherwise come to Dudy Noble.
“It will hurt our crowd a little bit, plus the fact we’re not playing real well right now with a very inexperienced team.”
Ole Miss will start junior right-hander Lance Lynn (3-0, 1.69 ERA) today while Polk will go with freshman left-hander Forrest Moore (1-1, 6.57). Picayune’s Justin Pigott will start Saturday for the Bulldogs, while Bianco will counter with hard-throwing junior Cody Satterwhite. State’s Ricky Bowen gets the call Sunday while Ole Miss coach Mike Bianco will turn to left-hander Nathan Baker.

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Thursday March 13
ø CHATSWORTH - Euchre at 7:30 p.m in the legion.
ø THORNBURY - Bob Gunns on harmonica from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Dam Pub.
ø OWEN SOUND - Low-impact aerobics at 10 a.m. at the Metis office, 380 9th St. E.
ø OWEN SOUND - The Bluewater Association for Lifelong Learning presents The World at Your Door. The second lecture, Canadian Tourism, will be given by retired college professor Al McPherson from 10 a.m. to noon at the Harry Lumley Bayshore Community Centre. $40 for all six lectures.
ø MARKDALE - Make snowman crafts and treats at the Walter Harris Memorial Library from 10 a.m. to noon. For children aged six to 12, at a cost of $1.50 per child. 519-986-3436.
ø OWEN SOUND - The Friendship Club at the legion has pepper and darts starting at 1 p.m.
ø OWEN SOUND - The Queen’s Bush Bluegrass Club presents Alicia Nugent at 7:30 p.m. at the legion. Dusty Hill and Don Day. Tickets $18 for club members, $20 for non-members. 519-376-7945.
ø OWEN SOUND - The Owen Sound Field Naturalists’ monthly presentation is Ken Frook of the Friends of Sauble Beach, discussing the Friends’ at 7 p.m., Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library Auditorium.

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