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Georgia routs Mississippi State 66-45 in SEC hoops
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Georgia guard Kenny Gaines (12) high fives fans while walking off the court after an NCAA college basketball game against Mississippi State in Athens, Ga., Wednesday, March 5, 2014. (AP Photo/Athens Banner-Herald, AJ Reynolds) - photo by Associated Press
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.