COLUMBIA, S.C. (Interstat) — The Georgia Bulldogs held off the South Carolina Gamecocks 75-70 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Colonial Life Arena.

Georgia, which improved to 14-2, erased a six-point halftime deficit with a decisive second-half run. The Bulldogs scored 41 points after halftime while limiting South Carolina to 30. Somto Cyril led Georgia with 18 points, and Kanon Catchings added 20. Mike Sharavjamts scored 18 for the Gamecocks, who fell to 10-6.

Georgia’s defense, which recorded six steals and six blocks, proved critical. The Bulldogs also capitalized with 18 fast-break points. A crowd of 11,091 watched the contest.