ncaab Game Recap
Auburn Tigers vs Georgia Bulldogs Wrap - Auburn Wins 70-68
Tahaad Pettiford scored 24 points leading Auburn to a 70-68 victory over Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum on Saturday.
Bettors who backed Auburn were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -5.5.
Auburn got 13 points from Miles Kelly and another 13 points from Chad Baker-Mazara. Dylan Cardwell contributed 3 assists, while Dylan Cardwell cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Georgia got a 16-point performance from Asa Newell, who was supported by 12 points from Tyrin Lawrence. Silas Demary Jr. had 2 assists in a losing cause for Georgia, while Asa Newell grabbed 10 rebounds.
Auburn led at halftime, 33-28.
Georgia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-34.
Next game, Auburn takes its act home to face Tennessee looking for another win. For Georgia, they head on the road to face Arkansas.