Following a 16-year hiatus, the Georgia Lady Bulldogs travel to Alexander Memorial Coliseum in Atlanta tonight to face arch-rival Georgia Tech.

The Lady Bulldogs last ventured to the Tech campus on Nov. 29, 1988, defeating the Jackets 73-58 behind a 17-point, 10-rebound effort from Tammye Jenkins. The following season, the 1989-90 campaign, was the final on-campus meeting between UGA and GT prior to tonight.

The Lady Dogs and Jackets have played eight times at neutral sites since then, including the last two as part of the Russell Athletic Shootout at Philips Arena. This season, the Shootout remains a SEC vs. ACC doubleheader; however, Georgia will face Clemson and Tech will take on Arkansas on Feb. 13 at the Gwinnett Center in Duluth.

“Playing in each other’s arena adds another level of excitement for everyone involved – the players, the coaches and the fans,” Andy Landers said. “I think this game has the potential to grow into one of the better rivalry games in the country.”

Georgia may be short-handed this evening as both Janese Hardrick and Tasha Humphrey are listed as “questionable” to play due to ankle injuries.

Hardrick sprained her left ankle early in the first half of the Georgia Southern game, while Humphrey rolled her right ankle during the second half.

“If we have players who are unable to play, it gives others an opportunity to step up and contribute in different ways,” Landers said. “I’m anxious to see what those contributions will be.”

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