ATHENS, Ga. — The No. 23-ranked Georgia Bulldogs (12-1) dominated in the second half to beat LIU (6-7) in their final non-conference game of the season on Monday night in Stegeman Coliseum.
FAST FACTS
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This is Georgia’s third meeting with LIU. Georgia maintains a 3-0 lead in the series.
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The Bulldogs are now 12-1 adn have matched their third best start in program history.
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After trailing the majority of the first half, a free throw from Somto Cyril tied the game up 27 all with just 7 minutes to go in the half.
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A 3-point jumper by Blue Cain and a dunk by Jake Wilkins put the Bulldogs just three points behind the Sharks at the end of the first half.
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Georgia dominated with a 13-0 run to go up 58-49 with 11:48 remaining.The surge started with free throws by Justin Bailey and 3-pointers by Bailey and Marcus “Smurf” Millender apiece. this sequence marked Georgia’s first lead of the game.
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Three Bulldogs had double-digit performances tonight with Millender leading the Bulldogs with 14 points, Cain with 13 points, and Bailey with 12 points.
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Georgia’s victory puts them at an 11-game winning streak at Stegeman Coliseum heading into SEC play.
Quotes
Coach Mike White
Opening Statement…
“We found a way to win (after) we were down 11. Coudl have gone either way. Made some plays in the mid second half. I thought our bench played really well, strung together some stops, wich allowed us to catch up and then build a lead. LIU, I would think they have a really strong chance of playing in the NCAA tournament. They are good, and they were prepared. Their length, ability to block shots at the rim. We struggled to keep them out of the paint. They are good. They are talented. They are athletic. They are old. They have got size. They have some depth. I expect that they’ll have a really good year.”
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