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Recap - Marquette Defeats Georgia 80-69

Georgia was scorched by David Joplin for 29 points as Marquette defeated them 80-69 in NCAA action on Saturday.

Marquette was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.0-point spread as a favorite.

Marquette got 14 points from Ben Gold and another 14 points from Chase Ross. Kam Jones contributed 7 assists, while Stevie Mitchell cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.

Georgia got 17 points from Blue Cain in a losing cause and another 15 points from Tyrin Lawrence. Dakota Leffew contributed 5 assists for them, while Silas Demary Jr. had 7 rebounds.

Marquette heads into a battle against Stonehill College. Georgia, meanwhile, will have their next action against St. John's.