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Georgia Outlasts Arkansas in Thriller
18 Jan
Summary
- Wilkinson and Cain led Georgia with 20 and 18 points respectively.
- Arkansas made a 20-3 run, cutting Georgia's lead to one point.
- Georgia's defense stifled Arkansas, forcing turnovers and low scores.
The No. 21 Georgia Bulldogs secured a hard-fought 90-76 victory over the No. 17 Arkansas Razorbacks on Saturday. Jeremiah Wilkinson poured in 20 points, supported by Blue Cain's 18, as Georgia established an early double-digit lead.
Arkansas mounted a furious second-half comeback, erasing a substantial deficit with a 20-3 run that tied the game at 68-all. Despite this surge, Georgia's defense clamped down, forcing turnovers and holding Arkansas scoreless for a critical stretch.
A decisive 12-2 run by Georgia in the final minutes sealed the win. Despite being outrebounded, the Bulldogs' ability to generate points off turnovers and strong offensive performances from Wilkinson and Cain proved insurmountable for the Razorbacks.
