# SEC Men's Basketball: Saint Louis Billikens Dominates Georgia Bulldogs 102-77

**Published:** 2026-03-22 — **By:** Stacy Stanfield
**Category:** games — **Type:** game-recap
**Source:** https://secscouts.com/news/saint-louis-billikens-dominate-georgia-bulldogs-102-77

**Teams:** [Georgia](https://secscouts.com/georgia/)


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BUFFALO, N.Y. (03/19/2026) — The Georgia Bulldogs' season came to an abrupt end Thursday as the Saint Louis Billikens unleashed an offensive onslaught, cruising to a 102-77 victory at the KeyBank Center.

Saint Louis was ruthlessly efficient, shooting 58% from the field and controlling the game from the opening tip. Despite a brilliant 30-point performance from guard Jeremiah Wilkinson, the Bulldogs could not match the Billikens' balanced attack and relentless scoring, trailing for the entire 40 minutes.

### How It Happened

Saint Louis established its dominance early. Dion Brown scored a layup just 19 seconds into the game, and the Billikens never looked back. Georgia stayed within striking distance for the first ten minutes, with a three-pointer from Wilkinson at the 12:17 mark cutting the deficit to 14-12. A dunk from forward Jake Wilkins, assisted by Marcus Millender, kept the Bulldogs close at 25-18 with 8:02 left in the half.

From there, however, Saint Louis took complete control. The Billikens methodically extended their lead, using sharp ball movement that resulted in 27 total assists. A three-pointer from Trey Green pushed the lead to double digits, and a Brady Dunlap three with 2:47 on the clock made it 42-24.

Wilkinson tried to single-handedly keep Georgia in the game, hitting back-to-back long-range threes to cut the lead to 44-32 with 1:34 remaining in the half. But Saint Louis closed the period with five unanswered points, capped by a driving layup from Dunlap, to take a commanding 49-32 lead into the locker room.

The second half offered no relief for the Bulldogs as the Billikens' offensive clinic continued, turning the game into a rout.

### Turning Point

The game was decided by a colossal 23-0 run by Saint Louis that spanned the end of the first half and the start of the second. The run began after Wilkinson’s three-pointer made the score 44-32. From that point, the Billikens closed the first half on a 5-0 run.

They emerged from halftime with even greater intensity, scoring the first 18 points of the second half. The barrage was swift and overwhelming. Dion Brown scored on a driving layup and a dunk in the first minute. The run culminated in a powerful dunk by Quentin Jones with 15:19 remaining, swelling the Saint Louis lead to an insurmountable 67-32.

Justin Bailey finally ended Georgia's scoring drought with a three-pointer at the 14:56 mark, but the damage was done. The Billikens' run had completely broken the game open, extinguishing any hope of a second-half comeback for the Bulldogs.

### Star of the Game

In a losing effort, Georgia guard Jeremiah Wilkinson was the game's most outstanding individual performer. He finished with a game-high 30 points, doing everything he could to keep the Bulldogs competitive. Wilkinson was a constant threat from beyond the arc, hitting several deep three-pointers that provided Georgia's only consistent offense. He also added two rebounds and an assist.

For the victorious Billikens, Dion Brown led a balanced scoring effort with 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists. Four Saint Louis players scored in double figures, including Amari McCottry (13 PTS, 9 REB), Robbie Avila (12 PTS, 5 REB, 5 AST), and Ishan Sharma (12 PTS).

### What It Means

The loss marks a decisive end to the season for the Georgia Bulldogs. The game exposed significant defensive issues, as Saint Louis shot 58% from the floor and outrebounded Georgia 47-36. While Wilkinson provided heroics, the lack of consistent secondary scoring was apparent, underscored by the team's 9 total assists compared to the Billikens' 27.

For Saint Louis, the dominant performance is a powerful statement. Their offensive efficiency, depth, and crisp ball movement proved to be a combination the Bulldogs had no answer for. The Billikens advance confidently, looking like a team capable of making a deep run.

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*Original article: [SEC Men's Basketball: Saint Louis Billikens Dominates Georgia Bulldogs 102-77](https://secscouts.com/news/saint-louis-billikens-dominate-georgia-bulldogs-102-77) — SEC Scouts*