ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — Georgia remained undefeated Friday night, holding off a challenge from in-state rival Georgia Tech for a 92-87 men’s basketball victory at Stegeman Coliseum. The Bulldogs improved to 4-0 while the Yellow Jackets fell to 3-1.

Georgia built a one-point halftime lead and maintained that margin after both teams scored 46 points in the second half. The Bulldogs capitalized on free throws, making 32 of 44 attempts, while Georgia Tech struggled at the line, hitting just 17 of 28.

Blue Cain and Jeremiah Wilkinson each scored 18 points to lead Georgia. Kam Craft paced Georgia Tech with 17 points in the losing effort before a crowd of 10,523.