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Recap - Georgia Defeats South Carolina 71-60
Georgia earned a 71-60 victory over South Carolina on Tuesday, getting 17 points from Asa Newell at Stegeman Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Georgia were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as a favorite of -7.5 at sportsbooks.
Dakota Leffew had 14 points for Georgia and Silas Demary Jr. chipped in with 12 points. Silas Demary Jr. had 4 assists for them, while Asa Newell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
South Carolina got a 19-point performance from Jamarii Thomas, who was supported by 18 points from Collin Murray-Boyles. Collin Murray-Boyles had 5 assists in a losing cause for South Carolina, while Nick Pringle grabbed 6 rebounds.
Georgia was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Next game, Georgia takes its act on the road to face Alabama looking for another win. For South Carolina, they head home to face Texas A&M.