No. 21 Georgia intent to step on defense vs. Missouri

After dropping a 97-95 overtime decision to Ole Miss at home on Jan. 14, No. 21 Georgia focused its practice sessions toward defense.

That paid off with a 90-76 victory over then No. 17 Arkansas on Saturday.

The Bulldogs (15-3, 3-2 Southeastern Conference) will chase more progress when they tip off against Missouri (13-5, 3-2) on Tuesday in Columbia, Mo.

Georgia coach Mike White believed his team needed two days of intense work despite being well into league play.

"It's...