Oct. 26, 2002
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Final Score: Georgia 52, Kentucky 24
Records – UGA 8-0, 5-0; UK 5-3, 1-3.
UK is now 42-15 in Homecoming games since 1946, 2-3 when playing Georgia.
The Wildcats have owned a second-half lead in every game this season.
Artose Pinner totaled 111 yards on 19 carries and one TD. It marked his eighth 100-yard rushing effort of his career, the sixth this season.
His first quarter TD marked the seventh game of the eight played this season that the SEC’s leading rusher has scored.
His 33-yard scoring run was his eighth rushing TD of the season and the 12th of his career.
WR Derek Abney finished with four catches for 99 yards and one TD. He was one receiving yard short of his fourth career 100-yard performance.
WR Aaron Boone’s first-quarter TD reception was his team-leading sixth of the season.
Taylor Begley converted a 24-yard FG in the first quarter and the RS/FR is now seven of 10 on the season.
DB Claude Sagaille made his first career interception of UGA QB DJ Shockley in the second quarter.
Mike Williams forced fumble in the second quarter was his second of the season.
RB Ronald “Rock” Johnson made his first career start.
Homecoming results: Queen – Mary Beth Elliott of Paducah, Ky., a junior communications major; King – Jonathan Cummins of Lexington, Ky., a junior finance major.