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Georgia Falls 89-79 to Kentucky - Recap

Kentucky grabbed a 89-79 win over Georgia on Tuesday, behind a 23-point effort from Ashton Hagans at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center.

Kentucky won the battle on the scoreboard, but not at the payout window as they failed to cover the -12.0-point spread.

Kentucky got 20 points from Nick Richards and another 12 points from Immanuel Quickley. Ashton Hagans contributed 9 assists, while Nick Richards cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.

Georgia got a 16-point performance from Rayshaun Hammonds, who was supported by 16 points from Anthony Edwards. Anthony Edwards had 3 assists in a losing cause for Georgia, while Rayshaun Hammonds grabbed 8 rebounds.

Kentucky led at halftime, $HalfScore.

Kentucky won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 38-28.

Next game, Kentucky takes its act on the road to face Texas Tech looking for another win. For Georgia, they head home to face Mississippi.