SB Nation Atlanta - Mercer vs. Georgia: Bulldogs snap losing skid with 58-49 winhttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46601/atlanta-fave.png2012-12-18T13:30:08-05:00http://atlanta.sbnation.com/rss/stream/35438652012-12-18T13:30:08-05:002012-12-18T13:30:08-05:00Georgia earns afternoon win over Mercer
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<p>The Bulldogs shot over 50% from three point range during their 58-49 win over the Bears.</p> <p>The <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/georgia-bulldogs">Georgia Bulldogs</a> took care of business on Tuesday afternoon against the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/mercer-bears">Mercer Bears</a>, winning 58-49 at home. The Bulldogs were lifted by 58% shooting from three point range as a team, and a 34-24 rebounding advantage. The win halts a three game skid for the Dawgs, and improves their record to 3-7.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/145393/kentavious-caldwell-pope">Kentavious Caldwell-Pope</a> led the Bulldogs with 17 points and nine rebounds, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/175879/charles-mann">Charles Mann</a> finished with 10 points, seven rebounds, and five assists. The team shot over 43% from the floor, and over 81% from the free throw line.</p>
<p><a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/175789/anthony-white">Anthony White</a> led the Bears with nine points, and <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/players/123889/daniel-coursey">Daniel Coursey</a> had eight points and five rebounds. Jakob Gallon chipped in with six points and six rebounds. Mercer shot a dismal 23% from 3-point range, and only 31% from the floor. However, they only turned the ball over 11 times, allowing them to stay with Georgia until the end.</p>
<p>The Bulldogs play next on Saturday, Dec. 22, when they host the <a class="sbn-auto-link" href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/usc-trojans">USC Trojans</a>.</p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/georgia-ncaab/2012/12/18/3780958/mercer-vs-georgia-final-scorePeter Berkes2012-12-18T08:01:27-05:002012-12-18T08:01:27-05:00Georgia vs. Mercer preview
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<p>Georgia is off to a rough start this year, and the Bulldogs will try to avoid losing to Mercer for the first time in 53 years.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/georgia-bulldogs" class="sbn-auto-link">Georgia Bulldogs</a> haven't jumped out to the start they were hoping for, winning just two of their first nine games. Georgia will try to right the ship Tuesday night against <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/mercer-bears" class="sbn-auto-link">Mercer</a> at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga.</p>
<p>Georgia's (2-7) only wins this season came against <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/jacksonville-dolphins" class="sbn-auto-link">Jacksonville</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/east-tennessee-st-buccaneers" class="sbn-auto-link">East Tennessee State</a>. The Bulldogs have lost to such powerhouses as <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/indiana-hoosiers" class="sbn-auto-link">Indiana</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/ucla-bruins" class="sbn-auto-link">UCLA</a>, but they've also fallen to the likes of <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/youngstown-st-penguins" class="sbn-auto-link">Youngstown State</a>, <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/southern-miss-golden-eagles" class="sbn-auto-link">Southern Miss</a> and <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/iona-gaels" class="sbn-auto-link">Iona</a>. Against Mercer, Georgia will try to avoid a loss to the Bears for the first time since Jan. 10, 1959.</p>
<p>After losing four of five, Mercer (6-5) has won three of its last four games, including an upset victory at defending ACC Tournament champion <a href="http://www.sbnation.com/ncaa-basketball/teams/florida-st-seminoles" class="sbn-auto-link">Florida State</a>. Senior guard Travis Smith leads the Bears in scoring, averaging 10.5 points per game.</p>
<p>The lone bright spot for Georgia this season has been sophomore guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who is averaging 17.4 points and 7.2 rebounds per game. No no other Bulldog is scoring more than 7.6 points per contest. Georgia's 39.5 field goal percentage ranks 298th in the nation.</p>
<p>Tip-off is set for 11:30 a.m. ET, and the game can be viewed at <a href="http://www.georgiadogs.com/allaccess/?media=342487">georgiadogs.com</a>.</p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/2012/12/18/3779090/mercer-vs-georgia-previewChris Fuhrmeister