GA Southern defeats West Georgia 85-91
GA Southern Edges West Georgia Behind Strong Shooting and Balanced Effort
The Eagles of Georgia Southern University soared past the Wolves of West Georgia 91-85 in a thrilling non-conference matchup at The Coliseum on Sunday night.
GA Southern, the visiting team, took control of the contest from the outset, leading by as many as 19 points in the third quarter. Despite West Georgia's late surge, the Eagles managed to hold off the Wolves for the six-point victory.
Tyren Moore led GA Southern with an impressive 20 points on 6-of-11 three-point shooting (46.2% FG), while Alden Applewhite contributed seven rebounds and six points off the bench. The Eagles' balanced attack also saw four players reach double figures in scoring, as they outscored West Georgia 91-85.
Josh Smith paced West Georgia with 24 points on 3-of-10 three-point shooting (33.3% FG), while Kenneth Chime added nine rebounds and 12 points. Malcolm Noel chipped in with three assists and three points.
The game's largest lead came when GA Southern took a 19-point advantage early in the third quarter, but West Georgia staged a strong comeback to cut the deficit to just two points at halftime. The Wolves' fast-paced attack posed significant challenges for the Eagles, who struggled to contain their opponents' scoring threats.
However, GA Southern's bench played a crucial role in securing the win, outscoring West Georgia's reserves 27-11 points off turnovers. This difference proved pivotal in the game's outcome, as the Eagles held on to maintain their advantage throughout the final quarter.
Advanced Team Statistics
West Georgia (Home) Game Stats:
* Field Goals: 29/63 (46.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 21/42 (50.0%)
* 3-Point FG: 8/21 (38.0%)
GA Southern (Away) Game Stats:
* Field Goals: 31/65 (48.0%)
* 2-Point FG: 20/35 (57.1%)
* 3-Point FG: 11/30 (37.0%)
The win marked a significant victory for GA Southern, as they remain undefeated against non-conference opponents this season.
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