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Alabama Downs Georgia 85-76 - Match Report

Mark Sears scored 23 points leading Alabama to a 85-76 victory over Georgia at Stegeman Coliseum on Wednesday.

Alabama was the ATS victor, as they covered the -6.0-point spread as a favorite.

Alabama got 20 points from Grant Nelson and another 12 points from Rylan Griffen. Aaron Estrada contributed 5 assists, while Jarin Stevenson cleaned the glass with 5 rebounds.

Georgia got a 15-point performance from RJ Melendez, who was supported by 15 points from Noah Thomasson. Justin Hill had 4 assists in a losing cause for Georgia, while RJ Melendez grabbed 10 rebounds.

Alabama was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.

The rebound battle favored Georgia as they grabbed 34 boards, while Alabama only had 24

Alabama heads into a battle against Mississippi State. Georgia, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Carolina.