Coastal Carolina Tops Georgia Southern in Overtime Thriller
Saturday, January 17, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 79, Georgia Southern Eagles 75, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia Southern Eagles?
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers beat Georgia Southern Eagles 79-75 at Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center on January 17, 2026.
Who was favored in Coastal Carolina Chanticleers vs Georgia Southern Eagles?
Georgia Southern Eagles were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -265 (about 73% implied). The underdog won.
In a thrilling overtime contest, the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers edged out the Georgia Southern Eagles with a final score of 79-75. This victory marks Coastal Carolina's fourth consecutive win against Georgia Southern, extending their head-to-head record to 4-0 in recent matchups. The game took place at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, where the Eagles had previously enjoyed a strong home record of 13-7 this season.
Both teams entered the game with contrasting recent forms. Georgia Southern was riding high with a record of 9-1 over their last ten games, averaging 87.5 points scored per game while allowing 79.3. Their last match saw them defeat the Old Dominion Monarchs 87-84, showcasing their offensive prowess. In contrast, Coastal Carolina had a more mixed record of 5-5 in their last ten games, averaging 71.2 points scored and allowing 75.5. They came into this matchup on a two-game winning streak, having recently defeated the Marshall Thundering Herd 85-83.
At home, Georgia Southern had been formidable, boasting a perfect 5-0 record in their last five home games. Their offensive output at home had been impressive, scoring an average of 85.8 points while allowing 86.0. Coastal Carolina, however, had a more balanced away record of 4-2, indicating their ability to perform on the road despite their overall 11-9 season record.
The injury picture did not heavily impact either team, allowing both to field their strongest lineups. This was crucial as they faced off in a game that had significant implications for their standings in the league.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Georgia Southern favored by 6.5 points, with a total set at 157.5. The odds reflected the Eagles' strong home performance, but the outcome of the game proved that Coastal Carolina was more than capable of rising to the occasion.
The game conditions were competitive, with both teams displaying a high level of intensity throughout. The scoring plays in overtime highlighted the clutch performances from Coastal Carolina, particularly from Alden Applewhite and Joshua Beadle, who made critical free throws that helped seal the victory. In the overtime period, Coastal Carolina's AJ Dancler hit a crucial 9-foot floating jump shot that put them ahead, while Beadle and Rasheed Jones contributed significantly from the free-throw line.
This matchup was not only a test of skill but also a battle of wills, with Coastal Carolina demonstrating resilience and determination to overcome Georgia Southern's home advantage. Fans who followed this fixture witnessed a compelling display of college basketball, underscoring the unpredictable nature of the sport.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | GASO -6.5 | 157.5 o -110 / u -110 | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers +215 · Georgia Southern Eagles -265 |
Leaders
- PointsTyren Moore34Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsSpudd Webb4Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsAndres Burney7Georgia Southern Eagles
- PointsRasheed Jones28Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- AssistsRasheed Jones2Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- ReboundsAJ Dancler10Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Recent form
Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 9-1Streak W187.5 scored · 79.3 allowed per game5-0 at home
- W87-84vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 16
- L71-87at South Alabama JaguarsJan 10
- W93-86at Old Dominion MonarchsJan 3
- W82-81at Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 1
- W96-92vs James Madison DukesDec 20
- W90-67vs Georgia State PanthersDec 19
- W91-85at West Georgia WolvesDec 14
- W100-58vs Coastal Georgia MarinerDec 12
- W88-84at Gardner-Webb Runnin' BulldogsDec 6
- W77-69vs Louisiana Tech BulldogsDec 4
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Last 10: 5-5Streak W271.2 scored · 75.5 allowed per game4-2 away
- W85-83at Marshall Thundering HerdJan 15
- W67-62vs App State MountaineersJan 10
- L66-70vs Old Dominion MonarchsJan 9
- L71-89vs Georgia State PanthersJan 3
- L81-82vs Georgia Southern EaglesJan 1
- W68-62at Saint Joseph's HawksDec 23
- W76-74at Old Dominion MonarchsDec 20
- L49-67at App State MountaineersDec 18
- L61-82at Grand Canyon LopesDec 14
- W88-84at Winthrop EaglesDec 6
Standings
| Team | Overall | Games behind | In conference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 22-12 | - | 12-6 |
| South Alabama | 21-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Arkansas State | 20-12 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Texas State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Marshall | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| Coastal Carolina | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| App State | 19-13 | 1 | 11-7 |
| James Madison | 18-15 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Southern Miss | 19-16 | 3 | 9-9 |
| Georgia Southern | 21-16 | 4 | 8-10 |
| Old Dominion | 12-21 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Louisiana | 11-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| Georgia State | 10-22 | 5 | 7-11 |
| UL Monroe | 4-28 | 11 | 1-17 |
Box score
| Stat | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers | Georgia Southern Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 21-55 | 25-70 |
| Field goal % | 38 | 36 |
| Three-pointers | 6-23 | 9-31 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 29 |
| Free throws | 31-38 | 16-28 |
| Free throw % | 82 | 57 |
| Rebounds | 48 | 40 |
| Offensive rebounds | 13 | 15 |
| Defensive rebounds | 35 | 25 |
| Assists | 4 | 11 |
| Steals | 4 | 11 |
| Blocks | 4 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 15 | 5 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 3 | 13 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 7 |
| Points in the paint | 16 | 28 |
| Fouls | 21 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 9 |
| Lead changes | 4 | 4 |
| Time in front | 36 | 59 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half47-51AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half48-51AJ Dancler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half48-53Tyren Moore makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half48-55Alden Applewhite makes driving layup
- 2nd Half50-55Rasheed Jones makes 20-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half50-57Andres Burney makes layup (Dwayne Williams Jr assists)
- 2nd Half51-57AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-57AJ Dancler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-57Joshua Beadle makes driving layup
- 2nd Half54-60Tyren Moore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Spudd Webb assists)
- 2nd Half56-60Rasheed Jones makes 17-foot jumper
- 2nd Half57-60Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half58-60Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-61Alden Applewhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half59-61Rasheed Jones makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half60-61Rasheed Jones makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half61-61Rasheed Jones makes free throw 3 of 3
- 2nd Half61-63Tyren Moore makes 12-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half61-64Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half63-64Rasheed Jones makes 18-foot step back jumpshot
- 2nd Half63-66Spudd Webb makes layup
- 2nd Half64-66Nadjrick Peat makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-66Nadjrick Peat makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half65-67Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half67-67Joshua Beadle makes 11-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half67-69Andres Burney makes layup
- 2nd Half67-70Andres Burney makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half68-70Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-70Derrick Green makes layup
- OT72-70Joshua Beadle makes driving layup
- OT72-72Tyren Moore makes layup
- OT73-72Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT74-72Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT74-73Alden Applewhite makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT74-74Alden Applewhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT76-74AJ Dancler makes 9-foot floating jump shot
- OT76-75Alden Applewhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT77-75Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT78-75Rasheed Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT79-75Rasheed Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Georgia Southern Eagles, below favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers.
Venue
- Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation CenterStatesboro, GA
- Attendance2732
- OfficialsChris Ford, Damien Richard, Chuck McCoy
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