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11/09 20:23 CST Four Georgia players score 13 points in 80-72 victory over
Florida Gulf Coast
Four Georgia players score 13 points in 80-72 victory over Florida Gulf Coast
ATHENS (AP) --- Kanon Catchings, Kareem Stagg, Marcus Millender and Blue Cain
each scored 13 points as Georgia held off a Florida Gulf Coast rally for an
80-72 victory Monday night.
The Bulldogs (3-0) led 44-41 at halftime before Cain opened the second half
with a 3-pointer. Catchings scored eight points during a 19-2 run, Millender
added a 3-pointer and James Scott scored inside as Georgia stretched the lead
to 60-43 with 15:25 remaining.
Florida Gulf Coast (1-2) cut a 23-point deficit to 72-68 on Bryson Lucas'
3-pointer with 6:12 left, but Georgia answered with eight straight points.
Andrew Osasuyi scored inside, Millender made two free throws, Catchings added
two more and Stagg finished the run with a dunk.
Millender added six assists for Georgia, while Catchings and Scott grabbed
seven rebounds apiece. Cain made three 3-pointers.
Darren Williams led the Eagles with 22 points. Elijah Brooks added 14, while
Lucas had 12 points, seven rebounds, four steals and two blocks.
Georgia shot 46% from the field and committed seven turnovers.
Up next
Georgia: At North Carolina this Friday.
Florida Gulf Coast: Hosts Florida International on Friday.
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