Coastal Carolina Outlasts Georgia Southern 79–75 in Overtime Thriller
Game Recap
Coastal Carolina survived a hard-fought Sun Belt battle on Saturday, edging Georgia Southern 79–75 in overtime in a game defined by resilience and free-throw execution. The Chanticleers leaned on late-game composure and rebounding to pull out the win after regulation ended deadlocked.
Georgia Southern controlled stretches of the first half behind strong perimeter shooting, taking a 40–33 lead into halftime. Coastal Carolina responded after the break, tightening up defensively and steadily chipping away at the deficit. The Chanticleers outscored the Eagles in the second half and forced overtime with timely stops and clutch free throws.
In the extra period, Coastal Carolina’s ability to get to the line proved decisive. The Chanticleers scored nine points in overtime, while Georgia Southern managed just five, sealing a critical conference road victory.
Player of the Game
Rasheed Jones (Coastal Carolina) delivered a standout performance, pouring in 28 points on 8-of-14 shooting while knocking down 10 of 11 free throws. Jones also added 8 rebounds, a block, and a steal, consistently stepping up during key moments in both regulation and overtime.
Honorable mention goes to AJ Dancler, who recorded a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Tyren Moore (Georgia Southern), who led all scorers with 34 points, including seven three-pointers.
Turnovers
Turnovers were a major storyline and ultimately tilted the outcome. Coastal Carolina committed 15 turnovers, but Georgia Southern failed to fully capitalize late. The Eagles finished with just five turnovers, yet Coastal Carolina’s defensive pressure in key moments limited fast-break damage and disrupted the Eagles’ offensive rhythm.
Penalties and Tempo
The tempo remained steady but physical throughout the contest. Coastal Carolina was whistled for 21 personal fouls, while Georgia Southern finished with 22, sending the Chanticleers to the free-throw line frequently. Coastal Carolina made the most of those opportunities, shooting an impressive 82% (31-of-38) from the stripe, compared to Georgia Southern’s 57% (16-of-28).
Despite Georgia Southern holding a notable edge in assists and steals, Coastal Carolina controlled the glass (48–40) and limited second-chance opportunities when it mattered most.
What’s Next for Coastal Carolina
The Chanticleers will look to build momentum from this overtime win as Sun Belt play continues. With strong guard play and improved late-game execution, Coastal Carolina aims to solidify its standing in the conference and carry this confidence into its next matchup vs Texas st.
What’s Next for Georgia Southern
Georgia Southern will regroup after a tough loss that showcased both promise and missed opportunities. The Eagles’ perimeter shooting remains a strength, but improving free-throw efficiency and interior defense will be priorities as they prepare for their next conference test against Arkansas st.