Georgia (19-11, 7-10 SEC) continued their late season surge with a 73-64 win over South Carolina (12-18, 2-15) on Tuesday night before 11,633 fans at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C.
The Bulldogs jumped out early and never trailed, building a 14-point lead in the Southeastern Conference game before allowing South Carolina to get within 2 points with 9:24 remaining. However, the Gamecocks then went over six and a half minutes without connecting on another field goal as Georgia pulled away.
The Bulldogs were led by current SEC player of the week Silas Demery Jr., who pumped in 16 points and grabbed 8 rebounds. Blue Cain and Asa Newell contributed 14 and 11 points, respectively, for the Bulldogs.
South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles continued his hot streak by scoring 24 for the Gamecocks, his fourth straight game with 20 or more points.
Georgia outrebounded the Gamecocks, 37-23 and took advantage by adding 11 second chance points. The Bulldogs bench also outscored South Carolina’s substitutes, 24-9.
“South Carolina is a very, very good team,” said Georgia head coach Mike White. “Murray-Boyles is one of the toughest matchups in the country. They’re so disciplined with their half-court defense.”
The Tuesday night win gives Georgia a sweep over the Gamecocks in the regular season, having also defeated South Carolina, 71-60, in Athens on Jan. 28.
Georgia and South Carolina will both close out the regular season on Saturday. The Bulldogs tip off at noon (ESPNU) against Vanderbilt in Athens, while the Gamecocks travel to Knoxville to face #4/4 Tennessee at 2 p.m. (SEC Network).
South Carolina guard Jamari Thomas (6) is introduced on Senior Night before a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Dylan James (13) shoots the ball during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) is fouled during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) goes up for a shot during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Justin Abson (25) looks to pass during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) attempts a shot during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia center Somtochukwu “Somto” Cyril (6) dunks during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) shoots a three during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) goes up for a shot during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris and Georgia head coach Mike White talk before a Southeastern Conference basketball game at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) drives to the basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer watches the action during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against between South Carolina and Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia center Somtochukwu “Somto” Cyril (6) goes for a shot during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) dribbles during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) drives in the lane during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) turns to shoot during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) dribbles during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) dribbles during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) dribbles during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Tyrin Lawrence (7) looks to pass during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) dribbles during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) dribbles during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) dribbles during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina head coach Lamont Paris gives direction to players during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia head coach Mike White directs players during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jamari Thomas (6) shoots during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward RJ Godfrey (10) rebounds during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis).South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina guard Jamari Thomas (6) looks to pass during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) is fouled during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina forward Collin Murray-Boyles (30) shoots during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia forward Dylan James (13) grab s a rebound during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia head coach Mike White talks to players during the second half of a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia head coach Mike White gives direction during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia head coach Mike White gives direction during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia head coach Mike White gives direction during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)South Carolina head football coach Shane Beamer watches the action during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against between South Carolina and Georgia at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Silas Demary Jr. (5) dribbles up the court during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) shoots during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia fans during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia fans during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia fans during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia fans during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia fans during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)Georgia guard Blue Cain (0) drives to the basket during a Southeastern Conference basketball game against South Carolina at Colonial Life Arena in Columbia, S.C., on Tuesday, Mar. 4, 2025. (photo by Rob Davis)
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