COL BKB: Vanderbilt 64, Georgia 56

ATHENS, Ga., Feb. 16 (UPI) -- John Jenkins fueled a huge second-half rally Wednesday that carried No. 18 Vanderbilt to a 64-56 victory over Georgia.

Georgia had a 13-point lead just past the halfway point of the second period, but was outscored 27-6 the rest of the way.

Jenkins scored 21 points and his jumper with 2:50 to play put the Commodores in front for good. His two free throws with 20 seconds remaining gave Vanderbilt a four-point lead.

Georgia was held scoreless for the game's last 1:47.

Rod Odom added 11 points and Festus Ezeli had 10 points with 12 rebounds for Vanderbilt (19-6, 7-4 Southeastern Conference).

Georgia (17-8, 6-5) was led by Gerald Robinson with 15 points, but he managed only five during the second half.