Wed Dec 04 03:10:00 UTC 2024: ## Georgia Bulldogs Hammer Notre Dame in SEC/ACC Challenge
**ATHENS, Ga.** – Asa Newell led the Georgia Bulldogs to a dominant 69-48 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish Tuesday night in the SEC/ACC Challenge. Newell’s impressive performance included 20 points and 11 rebounds, matching his career high in the latter category.
The Bulldogs (8-1) extended their winning streak to three games, showcasing a balanced offensive attack. Dakota Leffew contributed 16 points, hitting four three-pointers, while Silas Demary Jr. added 11 points and Tyrin Lawrence dished out a career-high seven assists.
Notre Dame (4-5), currently on a five-game losing streak, was paced by Tae Davis and Braeden Shrewsberry, who each scored 14 points. A 15-2 run midway through the second half briefly brought the Fighting Irish within striking distance, but a crucial 14-3 spurt by Georgia, ignited by a Leffew three-pointer, sealed the victory.
Georgia’s strong first-half performance, with Newell and Leffew combining for 23 points, established a commanding 34-22 lead. The Bulldogs also extended their non-conference home winning streak to an impressive 24 games.
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