Whitlock scores 29 points to send Georgia Tech past Georgia Southern, 95-83

ATLANTA (AP) — Nasir Whitlock scored 29 points, Georgia Tech shot 50% from 3-point range and the Yellow Jackets held persistent Georgia Southern at bay in the end for a 95-83 win on Friday.Whitlock made six baskets and 13 of 14 foul shots and fellow starters Kam Craft, Colby Garland and Tylis Jordan each scored 11 for Georgia Tech (2-0).