Georgia Bulldogs vs. Vanderbilt Commodores: Start Time, TV Channel, Live Stream, Point Spread and More

Jan 22, 2014; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs forward Marcus Thornton (2) reacts with guard Charles Mann (4) after Mann fouled out of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks during the second half at Stegeman Coliseum. Georgia defeated South Carolina 97-76. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

UPDATE: There will be no TV release for Wednesday’s game, as TV crews have been unable to get set-up in Athens, per sources.

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Note: As of Wednesday morning, all indications are that the game WILL take place in Athens today, despite the weather challenges in metro Atlanta. Stay tuned for any updates. 

Date: January 29, 2014

Tip-off Time: 9:00 PM ET

TV Channel: CSS (Local in Atlanta), ESPN3

Radio: Georgia Radio Network (Online, $), Full list of Local Affiliates

Live Stream: Georgia All-Access (Online, $), Watch ESPN (Click here)

Coming off of their most lopsided defeat of the season, Mark Fox and the Georgia Bulldogs have a bit of a reprieve on Wednesday night, as they return to Athens to take on the Vanderbilt Commodores. Prior to the Kentucky debacle, the Dawgs did grab back-to-back home wins over Arkansas and South Carolina, and they’ll be looking to redevelop that magic.

The ‘Dores enter with a 10-8 record overall and a 2-4 mark in SEC play, taking a fairly severe step back from their previous benchmarks under Kevin Stallings. Offense has been the main issue for Vandy this season, as they currently sit outside the top-150 in the country in offensive efficiency at 104.6 points per 100 (yikes). They’ve also been devastated by in-season defections, and this is a significantly reduced squad in terms of talent.

For Mark Fox, the challenge will be scoring enough points against what has been a solid defense for the Commodores. UGA is still ranked outside the top-100 in offense, and it has been a hit-or-miss proposition (especially in the backcourt) in recent days.

For a bit of perspective, our pals in Las Vegas have installed the Dawgs as a 6-point favorite in the game (and KenPom projects a 3-point win), giving a little bit of home to local fans with regard to grabbing another conference win. At 4-2 in the SEC, this is a pivotal time for Georgia, and this is a home game that they can little afford to lose.

Stay tuned for updates as they arise.