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No. 23 Georgia rallies in the 2nd half to beat Long Island University 89-74

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 center Somto Cyril (2) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LIU Brooklyn, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)

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Georgia center Somto Cyril (2) reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against LIU Brooklyn, Monday, Dec. 29, 2025, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
By RICK FARLOW – Associated Press
6 hours ago

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.

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Long Island: Hosts Central Connecticut on Friday.

Georgia: Hosts Auburn on Saturday.

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