JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Georgia Southern (3-5) faced UTSA (4-3) and fell short with a final score of 77-64 on Tuesday night at the Adams-Jenkins Complex.
The Eagles started strong, leading by as many as 13 points in the first half. They tallied six three-pointers before heading into halftime with a slight 33-29 edge. However, UTSA came back fiercely in the second half, scoring 48 points and outscoring Georgia Southern in the paint 30-18.
Alden Applewhite led Georgia Southern with 18 points, shooting 5-of-10 from the field. Tyren Moore chipped in 16 points, hitting four three-pointers, while Spudd Webb added 14 points and grabbed six rebounds. Despite their struggles, Georgia Southern kept their heads above water at the free-throw line, going 24-of-38 overall.
On UTSA’s end, Jamir Simpson shone brightly with 22 points, including a strong performance at the free-throw line (10-of-13). The Roadrunners dominated the boards, finishing with 47 rebounds compared to Georgia Southern’s 40.
Key Moments
- Tyren Moore set the tone early with three quick triples, putting the Eagles up 9-6.
- Georgia Southern went on an 11-0 run, forcing a UTSA timeout. Alden Applewhite was pivotal in this stretch with five points.
- UTSA bounced back with a 13-0 run, tying the game after the Eagles went scoreless for nearly five minutes.
- In the second half, Alden Applewhite scored two three-pointers and a layup during an 8-0 spurt, extending their lead to 40-29.
- UTSA took control with an 18-4 run, leading for the rest of the game.
Highlights from the Game
- Alden Applewhite played a team-high 34 minutes, contributing significantly on both ends with three rebounds and one assist.
- Tyren Moore showcased his shooting skills early on, finishing as one of the top scorers for the Eagles.
- Spudd Webb made a solid return to form, achieving 14 points in 32 minutes.
- Georgia Southern’s 40 rebounds set a new season high.
The game demonstrated the Eagles’ potential but also highlighted areas for improvement as they move forward. As expert sports analysts note, team morale plays a crucial role at this stage of the season. Maintaining confidence after tough losses can be challenging but essential for future matchups.
Next up, Georgia Southern will host Houston Christian on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Statesboro, and they’ll look to bounce back and capitalize on their home crowd.
