Bridges, Roberts lead Georgia past Hampton 73-54
ATHENS, Ga. -- — Braelen Bridges had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Terry Roberts added 16 points, and Georgia defeated Hampton 73-54 on Wednesday night.
Bridges, a 6-foot-11 senior, made 9 of 13 shots, and was 3-for-3 from the free-throw line. Roberts added six rebounds and five assists for the Bulldogs (6-2) and reserve forward Jailyn Ingram scored 14 points, which included 4-of-5 from 3-point range. Justin Hill led Georgia with six assists.
Ingram made three 3-pointers in the first half and Roberts added two as the Bulldogs made 8 of 14 from distance on the way to a 41-26 halftime lead. Georgia finished 10 for 20 on 3-pointers and shot 44.4% overall.
Jordan Nesbitt had 15 points and 11 rebounds for Hampton (1-6) and Amir Nesbitt scored 10 points off the bench.
Georgia is in the middle of a three-games-in-six-days homestand. The Bulldogs defeated East Tennessee State 62-47 on Sunday and face Florida A&M on Friday. First-year Bulldogs coach Mike White will be chasing his 250th career win on Friday. The Bullodgs still have games against Georgia Tech and Notre Dame to highlight their nonleague schedule.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Don Daily
- Gerald Williams
- Wil Howard
2022-23 Colonial Athletic Association Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charleston | 10-2 | - | 22-3 |
| Hofstra | 10-2 | - | 17-8 |
| UNC Wilmington | 9-3 | 1 | 19-6 |
| Towson | 8-3 | 1.5 | 16-8 |
| Drexel | 7-5 | 3 | 13-11 |
| North Carolina A&T | 6-6 | 4 | 11-14 |
| Northeastern | 4-7 | 5.5 | 8-14 |
| Stony Brook | 4-7 | 5.5 | 8-16 |
| Delaware | 4-8 | 6 | 12-13 |
| William & Mary | 4-8 | 6 | 9-16 |
| Hampton | 3-8 | 6.5 | 6-18 |
| Elon | 3-8 | 6.5 | 5-19 |
| Monmouth | 3-8 | 6.5 | 4-20 |
2022-23 Southeastern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 10-0 | - | 20-3 |
| Tennessee | 8-2 | 2 | 19-4 |
| Texas A&M | 8-2 | 2 | 16-7 |
| Auburn | 7-3 | 3 | 17-6 |
| Kentucky | 7-3 | 3 | 16-7 |
| Florida | 6-4 | 4 | 13-10 |
| Missouri | 5-5 | 5 | 17-6 |
| Arkansas | 5-5 | 5 | 16-7 |
| Georgia | 4-6 | 6 | 14-9 |
| Vanderbilt | 4-6 | 6 | 11-12 |
| Mississippi State | 3-7 | 7 | 15-8 |
| LSU | 1-9 | 9 | 12-11 |
| Ole Miss | 1-9 | 9 | 9-14 |
| South Carolina | 1-9 | 9 | 8-15 |
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