ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jake Wilkins scored 14 points, Blue Cain had 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Georgia eased by Florida A&M 87-57 on Monday night.
Georgia (5-0) extended its winning streak against non-conference opponents at Stegeman Coliseum to 32 games. Mike White is undefeated (32-0) against non-conference foes at Stegeman and 46-13 overall at home in four seasons with the Bulldogs.
Georgia led 44-22 at halftime without a scorer in double figures. The Bulldogs had their first double-digit lead of the game after just seven minutes following a 16-6 start. Florida A&M started 2 of 9 from the field and later went on a four-plus minute scoring drought as the Bulldogs extended their lead to 32-12.
“Thought we played a good first half, outside of the way we shot it,” Georgia coach Mike White said. “I liked our approach and our shot selection, the way it moved, but we played really hard. Second half, we weren’t sharp, continued to struggle shooting a ball, and I thought our defensive energy let up a little bit. Played a little emotional, played a little bit immature at times.
Georgia’s shooting performance from the 3-point line wasn’t one to write home about. The Bulldogs finished 2-of-26 from 3
“I know we shoot it better than this, and we will, but those are some things that we have to overcome,” White said. “I think teams that press and teams that play really fast often shoot it better. It takes them a little time to find that groove from three and shoot it better in the second half of the season. I hope it starts on Friday night, but I know we shoot it better than this. I see it every day.”
Florida A&M had 11 turnovers and 12 points in the first 15 minutes of the first half and went into the break shooting 28% from the field.
Somtochukwu Cyril began the second half with three straight dunks and finished with 12 points for Georgia. Jeremiah Wilkinson added 11 points, and Dylan James added 10.
Florida A&M is off to an 0-4 start in head coach Charlie Ward’s first season.
Anquan Boldin Jr. scored 16 points off the bench for FAMU. Tyler Shirley and reserve Jordan Chatman each added 13.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.
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