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Barbee scores career-high 24 as Lady Bulldogs improve to 33-4 against Georgia Tech, 64-57

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Georgia guard Shacobia Barbee (20) shoots as Georgia Tech guard Antonia Peresson (55) defends during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) (The Associated Press)

Georgia guard Tiaria Griffin (3) shoots past the defense of Georgia Tech guard Aaliyah Whiteside (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 23, 2014, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Amis) (The Associated Press)

Shacobia Barbee scored a career-high 24 points and Krista Donald added 11 points and 12 rebounds to help No. 24 Georgia beat Georgia Tech 64-57 on Sunday.

Kaela Davis finished with 20 points and Roddreka Rodgers had 13 points and eight rebounds for Georgia Tech (3-1).

With the Lady Bulldogs leading by four, Barbee stole the ball from Davis near Georgia Tech's baseline, and hit Merritt Hempe to make it a six-point lead with 35 seconds remaining.

Davis quickly hit a 3, but Georgia's Marjorie Butler closed the game out by hitting four free throws.

Mackenzie Engram scored 12 points and combined with Barbee and Butler for 20 rebounds. Georgia (4-0) out-rebounded the Jackets by 10.

The Lady Bulldogs improved to 33-4 in the series and have won four straight against the Yellow Jackets.