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ATLANTA -- Tadric Jackson scored 11 consecutive points in the first half and finished with a career-high 20 points on Monday as Georgia Tech beat Southern 77-62.Ben Lammers added 13 points, 15 rebounds and blocked a career-best nine shots for Georgia Tech (2-0), which had a school record 16 blocks.On Friday, Lammers registered career highs of 15 points and five blocked shots while grabbing eight rebounds in the Yellow Jackets 70-55 season-opening win over Tennessee Tech.I told him in the locker room that `If I could give you a big kiss on the cheek right now I would, but youre too sweaty, Georgia Tech coach Josh Pastner said. It was as good as Ive seen since Ive been coaching.Jackson, who missed the season opener with a hamstring injury, came off the bench to help Tech expanded an 18-16 lead to 29-21. Corey Heyward added a 3-pointer and a free throw to push the margin to 12.Tech played closer to the pace that Pastner is seeking since leaving Memphis. But after building a 41-25 lead with a 19-4 run to close the first half, the Jackets shot just 40 percent (12-of-30) in the second. They made just 1 of 6 3-pointers and went 11-of-20 from the free-throw line.Trelun Banks scored 19 points for Southern (0-2), who upset Georgia Tech 93-78 in the only meeting between the programs in the 1993 NCAA Tournament. Shawn Prudhomme added 15.The coaches did a great job scouting, Lammers said. One of the reasons I was able to get that many blocks was I knew exactly what every player was going to do.Former Jacket Alvin Jones blocked nine shots three times in his Tech career, helping set the previous team record of 15 blocked shots in a game against University of the South in 1982.Hes very strong and physical, Southern coach Roman Banks said of Lammers. I told the guys that hes a guy who comes to work every day. He packs his lunch, and he brings his helmet. Dont look for anything fancy from him; he just beats you up for 40 minutes.BIG PICTURESouthern: The Jaguars cant be entirely disappointed with their showing Monday, as they held their own on the boards. Tech had just a 43-40 rebounding edge. Southern was competitive in nearly every way, except the Jaguars had a 24-of-72 shooting night (33 percent).Georgia Tech: Pastner might be pleased with the improved pace, but if the Jackets are going to be competitive this season in the ACC -where they were picked to finish near the bottom -- hes going to need his team to rebound better. The Jaguars led Tech in rebounding until late in the game.STAYING STRONGJosh Okogie followed up his 18-point college debut with another 18 points. He also added four rebounds and four assists.SAGGING SOUTHERNJared Sam scored six points on just 1-of-8 shooting. Coming into the season, Jared Sam would be our primary look, and I think he got worn down tonight, coach Banks said. Obviously, they were big and strong and that took a toll on our guys.UP NEXTSouthern: The Jaguars play at Sam Houston State on Thursday evening.Georgia Tech: The Yellow Jackets will stick around for the third of five home games to start the season when they play Ohio on Friday.New England Patriots Shirts . Clarke was injured while practicing on the Doha Golf Club range after the pro-am on Tuesday. The Northern Irishman arrived at the course on Wednesday hoping to start, but after hitting a few balls on the practice putting green Clarke advised officials he was not fit to play. Fake Patriots Jerseys . Once again Jordan Cieciwa (@FitCityJordan) and I (@LynchOnSports) go head to head in our picks. Last weekend at UFC Fight Night 32 my #TeamLynch got the best of #TeamJC by a score of 9-6. Let us know which side youre on for UFC 167 use the hashtag #TeamLynch or #TeamJC on Twitter. https://www.patriotsjerseysale.com/ .1 million pounds ($61.2 million) on Saturday, giving the beleaguered English Premier League champions a major lift. Stitched Patriots Jerseys . MORITZ, Switzerland -- Fog prevented downhill racers from getting their Olympic dress rehearsal. Patriots Jerseys China . White came in fourth place in the event. He was the two-time defending gold medallist. The gold medal went to Swiss snowboarder Iouri Podladtchikov.BERKELEY, Calif. -- It took transferring to California for quarterback Davis Webb finally to get the chance to play against the Texas team he grew up backing.Webb served as a backup twice and was injured once when his old team at Texas Tech took on the Longhorns. But he will get that opportunity to play Saturday night when the Golden Bears (1-1) host No. 11 Texas (2-0) in the nonconference finale for both teams.Its a little unique, Webb said. I probably pictured this coming as a freshman at Texas Tech. At the same time, thats the opportunity I got.Playing the Longhorns holds special meaning for the handful of Lone Star state Cal players, many of whom grew up surrounded by Texas burnt orange. Running back Vic Enwere, who grew up outside of Houston, said hes had this game circled on his calendar for a while now.You grow up with a lot of those guys and you grow up with that Longhorn mentality around the state, he said. Its definitely something personal for me. Im very excited to play this game.The Longhorns are familiar with Webb even if he didnt play against them during his time at Texas Tech. They scouted him in case he played and have plenty of film on him already after just two games at Cal.Webb has seamlessly taken over for No. 1 overall draft pick Jared Goff, throwing for 963 yards and nine TDs in just two games at Cal.Hes a tall guy. He is a pocket passer, defensive tackle Paul Boyette said. We just got to make him feel uncomfortable in the pocket.Here are some other things to watch:RUN GAME: The Texas offense will load up with their twin 250-pound tailbacks against a Cal defense that looks soft against the run. Foreman ran for 131 yards against Notre Dame but sat out last week with an undisclosed injury. Coach Charlie Strong says Foreman will play against Cal. Warren has 142 yards this season and had a 276-yard game last season against Texas Tech.Where were good is that we are able to run the ball. We have a physical nature about us, then we can throw, Strongg said.dddddddddddd If you want to load the box, were going to throw it over your head. If youre going to back off, were going to run it.BUSY HANSEN: Webb has quickly zeroed in on a favorite target, completing 14 passes in each game to receiver Chad Hansen. Hansen has 350 yards receiving and three TDs so far. Webb has options if defenses focus too much on Hansen, including five-star recruit Demetris Robertson, who had four catches for 81 yards and a score last week against San Diego State.REMATCH: Last years meeting between the teams was an epic one with Cal surviving for a 45-44 win after almost blowing a 21-point lead. The Longhorns were in position to tie the game with 1:11 left but Nick Rose missed an extra point. That loss ultimately cost Texas a bowl bid as the team finished 5-7 in coach Charlie Strongs second season.I wouldnt say `revenge, star linebacker Malik Jefferson said. Its more an opportunity to get out there and make plays. Its a new team for them, a new team for us. I think this year is going to be a different outcome.HERES HEARD: WR Jerrod Heard torched Cal last season with a Texas school record 527 total yards -- as a quarterback. Heard has since moved to receiver and caught his first two touchdown passes last week against UTEP and had eight catches for 119 yards.Its a good thing to have, Heard said of the record that bumped Vince Young down a notch. I guess when Im 35 or older, I can tell my kids. Other than that, its one of those deals where you got to move on, try to do something great.HOME OPENER: Cal is one of the only Power Five teams yet to play a home game. The Bears opened the season in Australia against Hawaii, had a week off to recuperate and then traveled to San Diego State last week. Now they finally get a chance at a home opener.---AP Sports Writer Jim Vertuno in Austin, Texas, contributed to this report. ' ' '