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Wilkinson scores 31 points as high-scoring No. 23 Georgia tops Auburn 104-100 in OT

Story byCHARLES ODUMSat, January 3, 2026 at 8:49 PM UTC·2 min readATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Jeremiah Wilkinson scored 31 points, including two 3-pointers in overtime, and No. 23 Georgia kept up its high-scoring pace as the Bulldogs held off Auburn 104-100 on Saturday in the Southeastern Conference opener for each team. Auburn's Keyshawn Hall made two of three free-throw attempts with 0.7 seconds remaining in regulation.

Wilkinson scores 31 points as high-scoring No. 23 Georgia tops Auburn 104-100 in OT

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Key Highlights

  • Kevin Overton rebounded the missed third attempt and sank a buzzer-beating jumper to send the game to overtime at 92-92. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementMarcus “Smurf” Millender scored 24 points for Georgia (13-1, 1-0), which began the day leading the nation with 99 points per game.
  • The Bulldogs blocked eight shots, including five by Somto Cyril, who had 15 points.
  • Georgia's 7.9 blocked shots per game entering the game also led the nation. Tahaad Pettiford led Auburn (9-5, 0-1) with 25 points, including a floater with 25 seconds remaining to trim Georgia's lead to 87-85.
  • Hall scored 20 points and Overton had 19. First-year coach Steven Pearl guided Auburn through a rugged nonconference schedule.
  • The Tigers' first four losses came against top-10 teams, losing to No.
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