Recap - Georgia Defeats Eastern Kentucky 64-57
Recap - Georgia Defeats Eastern Kentucky 64-57
Eastern Kentucky was scorched by Trey Thompkins for 26 points as Georgia defeated them 64-57 in NCAA action on Friday.
Georgia did not, however, defeat Eastern Kentucky against the spread, which closed at 16 at most sportsbooks.
Travis Leslie had 14 points for Georgia and Gerald Robinson chipped in with 9 points. Gerald Robinson had 5 assists for them, while Trey Thompkins was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 7 boards.
Eastern Kentucky got 18 points from Jeff Johnson in a losing cause and another 12 points from Spencer Perrin. Taylor Filipek contributed 2 assists for them, while Spencer Perrin had 9 rebounds.
Georgia hit the break leading 34-33 before taking care of business in the second half.
Georgia won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 33-28.
