ATHENS, Ga. – The Georgia Bulldogs defeated Troy, 81-65, in a preseason exhibition at Stegman Coliseum on Sunday. Sophomore Kanon Catchings led the Bulldogs with 15 points.

FAST FACTS

• Catchings led the Bulldogs with eight rebounds, with Dylan James following closely behind with six. 

• Four Bulldogs reached double figures in the scoring column. Following Catchings were Jeremiah Wilkinson with 13 points and Justin Bailey and Blue Cain, both with 11. 

• The Bulldogs scored 40 points in the paint and 28 points from the bench. 

• Georgia led 40-22 at halftime. Troy trimmed that margin to 47-41 before the Bulldogs answered with a 19-4 surge to regain control.

• Georgia had the biggest lead of the day with 23 points in the second half compared to Troy’s two points in the first. 

Key Quotes: 

Georgia Head Coach Mike White

On Kanon Catching’s performance during exhibition games…

“That’s what you see every day with Kanon. He’s a developing player on the glass and playmaking for others and defending. He’s blocking shots and impacting the game positively in other ways than making jump shots and attacking the rim. I would put it in that category as well, drawing fouls and putting pressure on the paint. He’s a really gifted, effortless shot-maker. He can rise up above you and shoot it as if it’s not contested because he’s 6’9″, plus he’s got a really high quick release.” 

UP NEXT

Georgia opens the regular season at home against Bellarmine on Monday, November 3 at 7:30 p.m. The game will be streaming on SEC network+. Tickets can be purchased here, and the game can be heard live on the Georgia Bulldog Radio Network and on GeorgiaDogs.com.