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.

