Blue Cain scores 20 to lead Georgia to wire-to-wire 91-77 victory over Presbyterian

Athens, Ga. (AP) — Blue Cain led Georgia to a wire-to-wire 91-77 victory over Presbyterian on Friday night, scoring 20 points. The Bulldogs, who entered the game as the underdog, never trailed throughout the contest. Cain managed to make 9 of his 12 shots, including two three-pointers. Marcus Millender and Karson Catchings each contributed 12 points for Georgia, while Kareem Stagg and Freddie Dilone V each had 10 points.

Triston Wilson led the Blue Hose with 18 points, six rebounds and five assists, but the team struggled with 13 turnovers. The Bulldogs outrebounded Presbyterian 38-30, with nine boards contributed by Andrew Osasuyi. The team shot 48% overall, including 10 of 26 three-pointers (38%). The Blue Hose shot half of their 48 attempts, making 5 of 16 from beyond the arc (31%).

Presbyterian's Kareem Stagg hit two three-pointers during a 24-12 run that opened the game. EJ Smith made two free throws to bring the Blue Hose within four points (38-34) with four minutes left in the first half, but Kanon Catchings answered with a three-pointer to spark an 8-1 run, giving Georgia a 46-36 halftime lead. Georgia's defense was key, committing just three turnovers throughout the game.