Georgia surprises No. 22 Auburn 76-64 in White’s SEC opener
Auburn guard Wendell Green Jr. (1) drives against Georgia guard Justin Hill (11) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)[ASSOCIATED PRESS/John Bazemore]
ATHENS, Ga (AP) — Terry Roberts overcame early foul trouble to match his career high with 26 points and Georgia made first-year coach Mike White’s Southeastern Conference debut with the Bulldogs memorable by beating No. 22 Auburn 76-64. Auburn trailed most of the game despite Johni Broome’s 22 points and 12 rebounds. The Tigers couldn’t stage a serious late comeback, pulling no closer than eight points in the final 3 minutes. Kario Oquendo had 17 points for Georgia. The Bulldogs are enjoying a dramatic turnaround under White after finishing 6-26 overall and last in the SEC at 1-17 last season, leading to the firing of coach Tom Crean.
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Georgia center Frank Anselem (5) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Georgia head coach Mike White yells to his players on the court during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Auburn Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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Auburn guard Zep Jasper (12) and Chris Moore (41) battle for a rebound during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Georgia Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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