Overview
- Georgia erased an eight-point deficit in the final nine minutes with a 15-2 surge keyed by reserve Marcus Millender.
- Kanon Catchings scored 20 points, while Somto Cyril finished with 18, including 14 after halftime.
- A flagrant foul on South Carolina's Kevin Knox preceded two Cyril free throws that put Georgia ahead for good.
- Meechie Johnson hit a deep 3 to pull South Carolina within three with 5.2 seconds left before Millender iced it at the line.
- South Carolina's Mike Sharavjamts led the hosts with 18 points as Georgia moved to 14-2 (2-1 SEC) and the Gamecocks fell to 10-6 (1-2).