Georgia Southern Tops Southern Miss in Sun Belt Tournament

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Georgia Southern triumphed over Southern Miss 78-64 on Wednesday in the second round of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament, earning a spot in the next round. The ninth-seeded Eagles improved their season record to 17-15 and will face off against No. 8 seed Georgia State on Thursday.

Georgia Southern’s performance was highlighted by a strong showing from its players. Leading the Eagles was Banks, who scored 16 points, shooting 6 for 11 from the field, including a 1 for 3 mark from beyond the arc. Banks also converted 3 of 5 free throws.

In addition to Banks, two other Eagle players contributed significantly to the victory. [Player name clarified here]* scored 14 points, achieving an impressive 7 of 10 shooting from the floor while also collecting 12 rebounds. [Another player’s name]* also added 14 points, hitting 5 of 11 attempts and grabbing seven boards.

For the Golden Eagles of Southern Miss, who finished the season at 11-22, [Player’s Name]* led the team with 14 points and contributed two steals. [Another Player’s Name]* and [Another Player’s Name]* added 12 and 11 points, respectively, but the team faced its eighth consecutive defeat as the season came to a close.

The game took place at Pensacola Bay Center and attracted an attendance of 744, showcasing the competitive spirit of the tournament.