Wheeler leads balanced Georgia past Rebels 71-61

Associated Press

4 years ago

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ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Sahvir Wheeler had 13 points and five assists to lead Georgia to a 71-61 victory over Mississippi.

The Bulldogs (10-6, 3-6 Southeastern Conference) used an 11-2 run to take a 67-55 lead with 6:07 remaining. Mississippi (8-8, 3-6) pulled within seven points with about five minutes left but didn’t get closer. Tye Fagan had 13 points for Georgia.

Toumani Camara added 10 points and eight rebounds, and P.J. Horne and Justin Kier chipped in eight points apiece and combined for all six of the Bulldogs’ steals. Jarkel Joiner had 14 points and six steals to lead the Rebels.