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Legends Classic - Virginia Downs Georgia 65-55 - Match Report
Armaan Franklin scored 23 points leading Virginia to a 65-55 victory over Georgia at Prudential Center on Monday.
Virginia won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -8.0-point spread as favorites.
Kihei Clark had 12 points for Virginia and Jayden Gardner chipped in with 11 points. Reece Beekman had 3 assists for them, while Kadin Shedrick was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Georgia got a 14-point performance from Braelen Bridges, who was supported by 10 points from Jailyn Ingram. Aaron Cook had 8 assists in a losing cause for Georgia, while Jailyn Ingram grabbed 12 rebounds.
Virginia trailed at halftime, 34-32.
Georgia had a 39-28 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Virginia takes its act home to face Lehigh looking for another win. For Georgia, they head home to face Wofford.