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Asa Newell ties program record previously held by Dominique Wilkins in Georgia basketball debut win

By Connor Riley, DawgNation
Asa Newell (UGA Sports Comm) Georgia forward Asa Newell (14) before Georgia's exhibition against UCF at Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Ga., on Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Olivia Wilson/UGAAA) (Olivia Wilson/Olivia Wilson/UGAAA)
By Connor Riley, DawgNation

ATHENS — It didn’t take long for Asa Newell to show why he was such a hyped addition to the Georgia basketball program.

The best prospect the Bulldogs have landed since Anthony Edwards dazzled for Georgia in its season-opening win over Tennessee Tech.

His 26 points and 11 rebounds and 3 blocks led the way for Georgia, as the Bulldogs pulled out an 83-78 win on the night.

The 26 points for Newell tied a program record for most points by a player in their first game.

Read more at DawgNation.

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