ATLANTA — In a captivating matchup on Friday night, Silas Demary Jr. showcased his skills by contributing 14 of his total 18 points during the second half, helping Georgia secure a 77-69 victory over Georgia Tech in a historic 200th meeting between the two teams, a rivalry that dates back to 1906.

This win marks the Bulldogs’ seventh triumph in their last nine confrontations against the Yellow Jackets. The first half saw a combined total of 46 points scored by both teams, but the second half proved to be more prolific, with each team contributing 50 points.

Georgia initiated their comeback when Asa Newell hit the Bulldogs’ first three-pointer in 15 attempts with 8:34 remaining, establishing a 45-39 advantage. Soon after, Tyrin Lawrence added to the momentum with a three-point play, which pushed Georgia’s lead to nine points. Blue Cain followed suit with a second three-pointer with 4:26 left, and a Georgia Tech turnover allowed RJ Godfrey to add a layup while drawing a foul, extending the lead to 61-50.

Cain rounded out his performance with 10 points, and Dakota Leffew contributed 11 points for Georgia, who dominated the paint with a total of 46 points compared to Georgia Tech’s 28. For Georgia Tech, Lance Terry erupted in the second half, scoring all 20 of his points during that period. Baye Ndongo added 14 points to the tally, while Javian McCollum chipped in with 10 of his overall 13 points after the halftime break.

During the first half, Georgia Tech struggled, managing only 19 points and shooting 1 of 9 from beyond the arc. However, they turned things around in the second half, netting 15 points within the first six minutes after hitting 3 of 5 three-pointers, briefly taking the lead at 34-33.

Before the game, Georgia Tech honored Dennis Scott, the 1990 ACC player of the year, by retiring his No. 4 jersey. Scott joins an elite group of former players whose jerseys have been honored, including Roger Kaiser, Rich Yunkus, Mark Price, John Salley, Tom Hammonds, and Matt Harpring. Standing at 6-foot-8, Scott also holds the distinction of being one of just five Georgia Tech players to earn first-team All-American accolades from a recognized NCAA body.

Looking ahead, the Bulldogs will host Alabama A&M on Tuesday before facing off against ranked teams Marquette and St. John’s in consecutive matchups. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech will take a week off before continuing their seven-game homestand against No. 17 Cincinnati on November 23.