Preview

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Interstat) — The surging Georgia Bulldogs, off to their best start in years, will face a Florida State team looking to rebound from a humbling loss when the programs meet in a nonconference men’s basketball clash Tuesday. The Bulldogs (7-1) travel to the Donald L. Tucker Center riding a wave of offensive firepower, most recently demonstrated in a 123-81 rout of Tennessee Tech on Saturday. Guards Marcus Millender (22 points, 7 assists) and Jeremiah Wilkinson (20 points, 5 assists) led a high-scoring attack that has topped 120 points twice this season. Georgia’s only blemish is an overtime loss to Clemson. The Seminoles (5-2), meanwhile, are coming off a 95-59 drubbing at home against Texas A&M. Kobe MaGee scored 21 points in the loss, which snapped a three-game winning streak. Florida State’s other defeat was a narrow 78-76 road loss to in-state rival Florida. This matchup pits Georgia’s potent offense against a Florida State squad seeking to re-establish its defensive identity on its home floor. The game is a final nonconference test for both teams before they dive deeper into their respective schedules.