ATHENS — Georgia is eager to get a couple of days off at the Southeastern Conference tournament. With one more win, the Bulldogs will have their spot in the quarterfinals. Kenny Gaines scored 14 points and Georgia overcame a sluggish start to keep its hold on third place in the SEC, routing Mississippi State 66-45 Wednesday night.
Georgia routs Mississippi State 66-45 in SEC hoops
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