ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Marcus “Smurf” Millender scored 14 points and No. 23 Georgia rallied in the second half to beat Long Island University 89-74 on Monday night.
Georgia (12-1) took its first lead — at 48-47 — on Justin Bailey’s 3-pointer early in the second half. Bailey finished with 13 points. Blue Cain added 12.
Greg Gordon led Long Island (6-7) with 20 points.
Georgia was outscored 48-32 in the paint in its nonconference finale. The Bulldogs shot 46% from the field.
Long Island made 11 of its 16 shots from the field and had an 11-point lead in the first half. The Sharks scored 15 points off 10 Georgia turnovers.
Georgia used a 13-0 run to cushion its lead. The Bulldogs led by 15 points.
Long Island: Hosts Central Connecticut on Friday.
Georgia: Hosts Auburn on Saturday.
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