The Georgia Bulldogs handed the Florida State Seminoles their first loss of the season Saturday when they rallied for a 12-9 victory in the Southern Shootout. Georgia jumped out to a 3-2 first quarter lead on two goals from attack man Cabell Cox (4g, 2a). The Seminoles outscored the Bulldogs 3-1 in the second quarter, including two from freshman attack man Tyler Richey (4g). A 4-3 third quarter advantage for the Bulldogs left the game tied at 9 heading into the fourth and final quarter. Two goals from Mac O’Berry (2g) and Cox’s fourth goal of the day gave the visiting Bulldogs a 3-goal lead. A stingy Georgia defense led by defenseman Nick Thomas and goalie Matt Smith held the Seminoles scoreless during the game’s final fifteen minutes. The Seminoles will return to action on Sunday against the Utah Utes. GAME STATISTICS Score by Period 1 2 3 4 TOTAL ————————————————- FSU…………………. 2 3 3 1 – 9 UGA………………… 3 1 4 4 – 12 FSU SCORING: GOALS: Richey 4, Jankowski 3, Pettit 1, Noonan 1. ASSISTS: Jankowski 3, Ryan 1, Sjogren 1, Lombard 1, Lundeen 1. UGA SCORING: GOALS: Cox 4, McGohan 3, Pelschow 2, O’Berry 2, Shaw 1. ASSISTS: Cox 2, Batley 2, McGohan 1, Harry 1, Boland 1. Shots by Period 1 2 3 4 TOTAL ————————————————— FSU………………… 11 10 9 14 – 44 UGA……………….. 11 10 10 7 – 38 Ground Balls by Period 1 2 3 4 TOTAL ———————————————————- FSU……………………….. 9 10 4 11 – 34 UGA………………………. 12 10 8 6 – 36 Faceoffs by Period 1 2 3 4 TOTAL ————————————————– FSU…………………….. 3 2 3 2 – 10 UGA……………………. 3 3 5 4 – 15 Saves, Goals Against ———————————— FSU: Heiman 9, 12. UGA: Smith 8, 9. Extra Man Opportunities —————————- FSU: 0 for 4 UGA : 4 for 7
