ATHENS, Ga. (Interstat) — Georgia used a dominant shooting performance to defeat South Carolina 87-68 in a Southeastern Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Stegeman Coliseum.

The Bulldogs shot 56.1% from the field and 40% from 3-point range, building a steady lead the Gamecocks could not overcome. Jeremiah Wilkinson led Georgia with 18 points. Meechie Johnson scored a game-high 20 points for South Carolina, which shot just 37.3% overall.

Georgia improved to 20-9 overall, while South Carolina fell to 12-17.