Georgia Holds Off Texas A&M, 59-52

COLLEGE STATION, Texas (AP)-Kentavious Caldwell-Pope scored 22 points to lead Georgia to a 59-52 win over slumping Texas A&M on Saturday in the first-ever meeting between these new Southeastern Conference foes.

59 – 52
Reed Arena • College Station
Attendance: 7,595
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Georgia   (8-11, 2-4) 27 32 59
Texas A&M   (12-7, 2-4) 23 29 52
 Stats at a Glance
UGA A&M
FG Percentage 43.2 34.7
3-Pt FG Percentage 44.4 37.5
FT Percentage 76.5 52.2
Rebounds 32 31
Turnovers 12 11
Points in the Paint 20 22
Points off Turnovers 17 18
Second Chance Points 8 13
Fast Break Points 13 11
Bench Points 26 11
UGA Leaders A&M
Caldwell-Pope, 22 Pts E Turner, 19
Caldwell-Pope, 9 Reb Roberson, 6
Mann, 4 Ast E Turner, 3
Caldwell-Pope, 2 Stl Harris/E Turner, 2
D Williams, 2 Blk three with 1

Sherrard Brantley had two 3-pointers during a 16-2 run by the Bulldogs to start the second half, giving Georgia its biggest lead.

The Bulldogs had to fight off a late rally by Texas A&M for the victory. Texas A&M cut it to three points with a minute left on a lay-up by Kourtney Roberson, but the Bulldogs scored the last four points of the game to secure the win.

Georgia (8-11, 2-4 SEC) got back on track after a loss to No. 8 Florida. The Aggies extended their losing streak to a season-long four games.

Elston Turner’s 19 points led Texas A&M (12-7, 2-4).

Story courtesy of Texas A&M Athletics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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