Photos: Georgia 81, Tennessee 72

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Photos: Georgia 81, Tennessee 72

Georgia rallied – behind two players – to beat Tennessee, 81-72, on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2016, at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens.

Georgia forward Kenny Paul Geno reacts as time expires in a 81-72 victory over Tennessee in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard Charles Mann knocks Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander to the hardwood for an offensive foul in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Tennessee defenders Kevin Punter (from left), Derek Reese, Admiral Schofield, and Devon Baulkman steal the ball from Georgia forward Yante Maten during the first half in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard Kenny Gaines reacts to hitting a three against Tennessee guard Kevin Punter in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Tennessee guard Devon Baulkman comes in for the steal from behind Georgia guard William Jackson II during the first half in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Tennessee guard Devon Baulkman steals from Georgia guard William Jackson II during the first half in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Tennessee guard Devon Baulkman steals from Georgia guard William Jackson II during the first half in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard William Jackson II battles Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield for a lose ball during the first half in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard J.J. Frazier drives past Tennessee defender Devon Baulkman for two of his team high 28-points in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard J.J. Frazier drives past Tennessee defender Devon Baulkman for two of his team high 28-points in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

reacts to the crowd after scoring against Tennessee while Kevin Punter (left) walks away in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard Kenny Gaines slams for two of his 23 points against Tennessee in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard Charles Mann gets a pass off between Tennessee defenders Detrick Mostella (left) and Armani Moore in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Mark Fox looks on as forward Yante Maten battles Tennessee forward Admiral Schofield for the ball in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Mark Fox leads his team to a 81-72 victory over Tennessee on his birthday during a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia head coach Mark Fox leads his team to a 81-72 victory over Tennessee on his birthday during a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard J.J. Frazier gets a steal from Tennessee forward Kyle Alexander in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia forward Kenny Paul Geno reacts to forcing a turnover by Tennessee guard Robert Hubbs III (left) during the second half in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia forward Yante Maten shoots over Tennessee forward Derek Reese for two points in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

Georgia guard Kenny Gaines blocks a shot by Tennessee guard Kevin Punter in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Georgia beat Tennessee 81-72. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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Georgia forward Kenny Paul Geno reacts as time expires in a 81-72 victory over Tennessee in a basketball game on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016, in Athens. Curtis Compton / ccompton@ajc.com

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