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  "id": 18629183,
  "title": "Whitlock scores 29 points to send Georgia Tech past Georgia Southern, 95-83",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/whitlock-scores-29-points-to-send-georgia-tech-past-georgia-southern",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T03:26:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/11/06/whitlock-scores-29-points-to-send-georgia-tech-past-georgia-southern-95-83"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nasir Whitlock led Georgia Tech to a 95-83 victory over Georgia Southern on Friday, scoring 29 points. Georgia Tech shot 50% from three-point range in the win, holding off Georgia Southern throughout the game. Whitlock made six baskets and hit 13 of 14 foul shots, while teammates Kam Craft, Colby Garland and Tylis Jordan each scored 11 points for the Yellow Jackets (2-0). Truman Claytor IV contributed 24 points for Georgia Southern (1-0). Josh Dixon added 13 points, while reserve Dallas Gardner scored 11 for the Eagles. Garland made two foul shots with 7:12 left before halftime to secure the Yellow Jackets' first double-digit lead, 33-23. This marks the ninth meeting between the two programs, with Georgia Tech leading the all-time series 7-2, including a 6-1 home advantage. The Yellow Jackets have a seven-game winning streak over the Eagles dating back to 1960. Georgia Tech won last year's game at McCamish Pavilion, 68-66. Georgia Tech will host Eastern Kentucky on Tuesday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}