Georgia Southern Edges Coastal Carolina in Overtime Thriller
Thursday, January 1, 2026, 1:00 PM ET · The HTC Center
Georgia Southern Eagles 82, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 81, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Quick answers
Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?
Georgia Southern Eagles beat Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 82-81 at The HTC Center on January 1, 2026.
Who was favored in Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -120 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a nail-biting finish, the Georgia Southern Eagles triumphed over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with a final score of 82-81 after an intense overtime period. This matchup, held at The HTC Center, showcased the resilience and competitiveness of both teams, particularly as Georgia Southern extended their winning streak to eight games.
Entering this game, Coastal Carolina had a home record of 8-7, while Georgia Southern boasted a stronger away record of 11-5. The Chanticleers had shown a mixed performance recently, with a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, including a two-game winning streak. They averaged 68.8 points scored and allowed 73.0 points during this stretch. Their last five games reflected a slightly lower scoring average of 68.4 points while allowing 73.8 points.
Conversely, Georgia Southern was in formidable form, winning seven consecutive games leading up to this matchup. They averaged an impressive 81.9 points scored and allowed 75.9 points over their last ten games. Their recent performance was even more remarkable in the last five, where they averaged 93.0 points scored and allowed 77.2 points.
In their previous meetings, Coastal Carolina had struggled against Georgia Southern, losing both encounters earlier in the season. The first game on January 17, 2025, saw Coastal Carolina narrowly lose 87-88 at home, followed by a more decisive 58-85 loss on January 23, 2025, when they played away. This history added an extra layer of tension to the game, as Coastal Carolina looked to break the losing streak against their rivals.
In terms of injuries, the block did not provide specific details, but the absence of key players can often influence the outcome of such closely contested games. The market had priced the matchup with Coastal Carolina as slight favorites, with DraftKings offering odds of CCU -1.5 on the spread, a total set at 157.5, and moneyline odds of -120.0 for Coastal Carolina and 100.0 for Georgia Southern.
The game conditions were conducive to a high-scoring affair, with both teams capable of offensive outbursts. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a thrilling back-and-forth battle, culminating in an overtime period that saw both teams exchange leads. Key moments included Reggie Hill making crucial free throws, AJ Dancler hitting a significant three-pointer, and Joshua Beadle's free throws that ultimately helped seal the victory for Georgia Southern.
The final moments of the overtime were particularly tense, with both teams demonstrating their determination to seize the win. Georgia Southern's Spudd Webb contributed to the scoring with free throws that ensured their narrow victory. The game exemplified the excitement of college basketball, with both teams showcasing their skills and tenacity in a closely matched contest.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CCU -1.5 | 157.5 o -110 / u -110 | Georgia Southern Eagles +100 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -120 |
Leaders
- PointsJoshua Beadle21Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- AssistsJoshua Beadle4Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- ReboundsNadjrick Peat15Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- PointsTyren Moore24Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsTyren Moore2Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsAlden Applewhite11Georgia Southern Eagles
Recent form
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Last 10: 6-4Streak W268.8 scored · 73 allowed per game1-0 at home
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Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 7-3Streak W781.9 scored · 75.9 allowed per game2-2 away
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- L61-67at Youngstown State PenguinsNov 24
- L72-98at Florida State SeminolesNov 21
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 | Georgia Southern Eagles | Coastal Carolina Chanticleers |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 26-64 | 26-71 |
| Field goal % | 41 | 37 |
| Three-pointers | 6-25 | 8-24 |
| Three-point % | 24 | 33 |
| Free throws | 24-32 | 21-27 |
| Free throw % | 75 | 78 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 50 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 20 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 30 |
| Assists | 7 | 7 |
| Steals | 7 | 5 |
| Blocks | 6 | 3 |
| Turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 3 |
| Technical fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 1 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 10 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 10 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 28 | 30 |
| Fouls | 21 | 20 |
| Largest lead | 12 | 5 |
| Lead changes | 7 | 7 |
| Time in front | 68 | 21 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half49-52Tyren Moore makes 13-foot jumper
- 2nd Half50-52Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half50-53AJ Dancler makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half50-54AJ Dancler makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half51-54Alden Applewhite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half52-54Alden Applewhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half54-54Andres Burney makes layup (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half55-54Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-54Tyren Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half56-56Rasheed Jones makes layup
- 2nd Half59-56Tyren Moore makes 23-foot three point jumper (Nakavieon White assists)
- 2nd Half59-58Joshua Beadle makes layup
- 2nd Half60-58Andres Burney makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-58Andres Burney makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half61-61Rasheed Jones makes 25-foot three point jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half63-61Spudd Webb makes 14-foot jumper
- 2nd Half64-61Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half64-63AJ Dancler makes 21-foot jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half66-63Nakavieon White makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-63Nakavieon White makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-63Nakavieon White makes 25-foot three point jumper (Spudd Webb assists)
- 2nd Half70-66Rasheed Jones makes 24-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half70-67Rasheed Jones makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-70Rasheed Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half72-70Alden Applewhite makes layup
- 2nd Half72-71Rasheed Jones makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half72-72Rasheed Jones makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT74-72Spudd Webb makes 7-foot jumper
- OT74-74Rasheed Jones makes 7-foot jumper
- OT76-74Alden Applewhite makes layup
- OT77-74Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT78-74Tyren Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT78-75Reggie Hill makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT78-76Reggie Hill makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT78-79AJ Dancler makes 25-foot three point jumper
- OT80-79Alden Applewhite makes 11-foot jumper
- OT80-80Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
- OT80-81Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT81-81Alden Applewhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- OT82-81Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, below favours Georgia Southern Eagles.
Venue
- The HTC CenterConway, SC
- Attendance1508
- OfficialsJose Carrion, Garrick Shannon, Marvin Harris Jr.
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