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Georgia Pulls Away From Ohio, 75-55, to Stay Unbeaten
By Megan McCarthy
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ATHENS, Ohio — Georgia used a strong defensive performance and a decisive second quarter to earn a 75-55 road victory over Ohio at the Convocation Center, improving to 5-0 and securing its first road win of the season.
The Bulldogs and Bobcats were tied 15-15 after the opening quarter, but Georgia took control in the second, outscoring Ohio 20-12 to carry a 35-27 lead into halftime. Georgia continued to build its advantage after the break, scoring 17 points in the third quarter and 23 in the fourth. The Bulldogs led by as many as 27.
Dakota Howard led Georgia with a double-double, finishing with 15 points and 10 rebounds while adding four steals. Nya Smith scored 14 points, and Milan Brown contributed 10 points and five assists.
Georgia’s defensive pressure helped create the separation. The Bulldogs forced 20 Ohio turnovers, marking their fifth consecutive game forcing at least 20. They converted those turnovers into 27 points and recorded 14 steals.
The Bulldogs also controlled the glass, outrebounding Ohio 41-21, and held a 42-14 advantage in points in the paint. Georgia led for 33 minutes in a game that featured six lead changes.
Bailey Tabeling led Ohio with 18 points, while Antonicia Moultrie pulled down seven rebounds. The Bobcats entered the matchup unbeaten at 2-0 but fell to 2-1 with the loss.
Georgia’s 20-point final margin reflected its growing control after a tightly contested opening period. The Bulldogs’ second-quarter push established an eight-point halftime cushion, and their defensive work and interior scoring expanded it over the final two quarters.
The win keeps Georgia unbeaten through five games and gives the Bulldogs their first road victory of the season. Ohio, meanwhile, absorbed its first defeat after opening the year with two wins.
Megan McCarthy
Women’s College Basketball, The Library Media
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