ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 16 (UPI) -- Chris Lofton scored 19 of his 22 points in the second half Saturday to help the fourth-ranked Tennessee Vols post a 74-71 win over the Georgia Bulldogs.
Wayne Chism added 16 points and nine rebounds for the Volunteers (23-2, 10-1 SEC), who have won seven straight games. Tyler Smith had 12 points and 10 rebounds.
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Sundiata Gaines had 23 points and nine rebounds for the Bulldogs (12-11, 3-7), who have lost six of their last seven games. Terrance Woodbury added 14 points and six rebounds.
Georgia held a 51-48 lead five minutes into the second half.
