NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Interstat) — Mississippi survived a furious second-half rally by Georgia to win 76-72 in a Southeastern Conference tournament men’s basketball game Thursday at Bridgestone Arena.

The Rebels built a commanding 34-20 halftime lead behind Malik Dia’s 17 points. AJ Storr led Mississippi with 19 points, and Travis Perry added 16. The Bulldogs stormed back in the second half, outscoring Mississippi 52-42, powered by Kanon Catchings’ 19 points. Georgia cut the deficit to two points in the final minute, but Mississippi sealed the game at the free-throw line. Mississippi improved to 14-19. Georgia fell to 22-10.