GA Southern defeats Old Dominion 86-93

Old Dominion Hosts GA Southern in Nail-Biting Conference Showdown

The Chartway Arena was abuzz on Saturday night as the Old Dominion Monarchs welcomed the visiting Georgia Southern Eagles into town, looking to extend their home winning streak. In a thrilling contest that saw both teams trade baskets and fight for every loose ball, the Monarchs ultimately fell just short, succumbing to a 7-point defeat.

The turning point in the game came at halftime, when the Eagles took control with a 30-47 advantage over the Monarchs' 30-56 lead. This shift in momentum allowed Georgia Southern to build on their early lead and maintain it throughout the second half. Despite a valiant effort from Old Dominion, the visitors held on for the 93-86 victory.

GA Southern's Alden Applewhite was the player who made all the difference, scoring 17 points and grabbing 10 rebounds in the process. The Eagles' Spudd Webb chipped in with 16 points and 3 assists, while Nakavieon White provided a spark off the bench with 8 points and 4 assists.

For Old Dominion, KC Shaw led the charge with 23 points, but it wasn't enough to overcome the deficit. Drew McKenna added 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Jordan Battle contributed 10 points and 5 assists.

The statistics told a story of dominance by Georgia Southern on both ends of the court. The Eagles' advanced metrics were impressive, with an eFG% of 52.3%, a true shooting percentage of 58.7%, and a turnover ratio of 13.6%. Meanwhile, Old Dominion's true shooting percentage was just 50.0%.

The largest lead of the game belonged to Georgia Southern, which outscored Old Dominion by 23 points in the final minutes of regulation.

This win marked a significant boost for Georgia Southern in their conference standings, and they will look to carry this momentum into their next matchup. For Old Dominion, the loss is a tough pill to swallow, but they will look to bounce back quickly against a tough schedule ahead.