Georgia Southern Eagles Defeat Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 96-72
Saturday, March 7, 2026, 9:24 PM ET · Pensacola Bay Center
Georgia Southern Eagles 96, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 72, final. Our NCAAB picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.
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Who won Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?
Georgia Southern Eagles beat Coastal Carolina Chanticleers 96-72 at Pensacola Bay Center on March 7, 2026.
Who was favored in Georgia Southern Eagles vs Coastal Carolina Chanticleers?
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -122 (about 55% implied). The underdog won.
In a decisive matchup at the Pensacola Bay Center, the Georgia Southern Eagles triumphed over the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers with a final score of 96-72. This victory is particularly notable as it marks the Eagles' fourth consecutive win, showcasing a strong finish to their season. The Chanticleers, on the other hand, have struggled to maintain momentum, suffering a loss in this crucial game.
Georgia Southern entered this game with a record of 20-15, while Coastal Carolina held a record of 19-13. The Eagles have demonstrated a potent offensive capability, averaging 80.2 points per game over their last ten outings, while allowing 81.0 points. Their recent form includes a record of 5-5 in the last ten games, with a notable scoring average of 85.4 points in their last five games. In contrast, Coastal Carolina has been more consistent, with a record of 7-3 in their last ten games and an average of 73.4 points scored, while allowing 70.6 points.
At home, Coastal Carolina has a record of 3-2, while their away record stands at 4-1. Georgia Southern's performance has been more balanced, with a home record of 2-2 and an away record of 3-3. This fixture was particularly significant as it featured teams that had previously met four times, with Coastal Carolina holding a 1-3 record against Georgia Southern in those encounters. Their most recent meeting prior to this game was on January 17, 2026, where Georgia Southern won 79-75.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall health of the teams can often impact performance in critical matchups like this one. The betting market, as reported by DraftKings, had Coastal Carolina as a slight favorite with a spread of -1.5 and a moneyline of -122. Georgia Southern, conversely, was priced at +102 on the moneyline, reflecting a competitive matchup. The total points line was set at 151.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game.
The conditions in Pensacola were conducive to an exciting game of basketball, and viewers were treated to a display of offensive prowess, particularly from Georgia Southern. Key moments included free throws from Spudd Webb and a layup from Jefferson Koulibaly that helped push the Eagles' lead further. The Eagles' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities was evident as they built a significant lead, ultimately leading to a comfortable victory.
This game serves as a reminder of the competitive nature of college basketball, where momentum can shift rapidly, and every game carries weight in the broader context of the season.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | CCU -1.5 | 151.5 o -105 / u -115 | Georgia Southern Eagles +102 · Coastal Carolina Chanticleers -122 |
Leaders
- PointsJoshua Beadle25Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- AssistsJoshua Beadle3Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- ReboundsTristan Thompson7Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
- PointsTyren Moore40Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsTyren Moore2Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsAlden Applewhite10Georgia Southern Eagles
Recent form
Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
Last 10: 7-3Streak W373.4 scored · 70.6 allowed per game3-2 at home
- W69-68at James Madison DukesFeb 28
- W76-71at Georgia State PanthersFeb 25
- W79-75vs Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 21
- L65-67vs James Madison DukesFeb 19
- W69-65at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsFeb 13
- W94-91vs Massachusetts MinutemenFeb 7
- L66-70vs Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 5
- W83-79at UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 1
- L48-53at South Alabama JaguarsJan 30
- W85-67vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 24
Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 5-5Streak W480.2 scored · 81 allowed per game3-3 away
- W94-85at South Alabama JaguarsMar 7
- W80-77at Arkansas State Red WolvesMar 6
- W88-84vs Old Dominion MonarchsMar 5
- W99-82at Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 28
- L66-82at James Madison DukesFeb 26
- L74-89at App State MountaineersFeb 21
- L64-66at Georgia State PanthersFeb 20
- W101-87vs Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 15
- L65-81vs App State MountaineersFeb 12
- L71-77vs Texas State BobcatsFeb 5
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 | 35-65 | 20-53 |
| Field goal % | 54 | 38 |
| Three-pointers | 12-29 | 9-32 |
| Three-point % | 41 | 28 |
| Free throws | 14-19 | 23-30 |
| Free throw % | 74 | 77 |
| Rebounds | 35 | 33 |
| Offensive rebounds | 12 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 21 |
| Assists | 9 | 9 |
| Steals | 9 | 3 |
| Blocks | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 5 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 22 | 7 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 9 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 12 |
| Fouls | 19 | 16 |
| Largest lead | 25 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 3 | 3 |
| Time in front | 88 | 6 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half57-46Tristan Thompson makes driving layup
- 2nd Half59-46Tyren Moore makes 9-foot jumper
- 2nd Half61-46Nakavieon White makes layup (Spudd Webb assists)
- 2nd Half61-47Tristan Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half61-48Tristan Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half64-48Tsvet Sotirov makes 28-foot three point jumper (Khayri Dunn assists)
- 2nd Half67-48Tyren Moore makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half67-49Tristan Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-51Reggie Hill makes driving layup
- 2nd Half67-52Reggie Hill makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half69-52Khayri Dunn makes layup
- 2nd Half70-52Khayri Dunn makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half70-53Tristan Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-54Joshua Beadle makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-55Joshua Beadle makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half72-55Tyren Moore makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half72-56Nadjrick Peat makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half74-56Spudd Webb makes 8-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half74-58Tristan Thompson makes layup (AJ Dancler assists)
- 2nd Half76-58Tyren Moore makes 14-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half77-58Alden Applewhite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-58Alden Applewhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-60Joshua Beadle makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half80-60Tyren Moore makes 2-foot jumper
- 2nd Half80-61Tristan Thompson makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half80-62Tristan Thompson makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half83-62Alden Applewhite makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half83-65Rasheed Jones makes 26-foot three point jumper (Joshua Beadle assists)
- 2nd Half83-68Rasheed Jones makes 30-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half85-68Andres Burney makes layup
- 2nd Half87-68Tyren Moore makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Alden Applewhite assists)
- 2nd Half89-68Spudd Webb makes driving layup
- 2nd Half90-68Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half91-68Spudd Webb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-68Jefferson Koulibaly makes layup (Andres Burney assists)
- 2nd Half93-70DaJohn Craig makes 0-foot tip in dunk
- 2nd Half94-70Andres Burney makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half94-71DaJohn Craig makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half94-72DaJohn Craig makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half96-72Dwayne Williams Jr makes driving layup
Win probability
Above the line favours Coastal Carolina Chanticleers, below favours Georgia Southern Eagles.
Venue
- Pensacola Bay CenterPensacola, FL
- Attendance1685
- OfficialsSean Casady, Erroll Lewis, Tim Fitzgerald
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