Georgia Southern Eagles Defeat South Alabama Jaguars 94-85
Friday, March 6, 2026, 8:50 PM ET · Pensacola Bay Center
Georgia Southern Eagles 94, South Alabama Jaguars 85, 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 South Alabama Jaguars?
Georgia Southern Eagles beat South Alabama Jaguars 94-85 at Pensacola Bay Center on March 6, 2026.
Who was favored in Georgia Southern Eagles vs South Alabama Jaguars?
South Alabama Jaguars were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -205 (about 67% implied). The underdog won.
In an exciting NCAAB matchup, the Georgia Southern Eagles triumphed over the South Alabama Jaguars with a final score of 94-85 at the Pensacola Bay Center. This victory marks the Eagles' third consecutive win, showcasing their recent form as they have turned around a tough stretch of games. Over their last ten outings, Georgia Southern has posted a record of 4-6, but their recent performance has seen them average 81.4 points scored while allowing 82.8 points per game in the last five games.
Conversely, South Alabama has struggled recently, finishing their last ten games with a record of 6-4, but they were on a one-game losing streak heading into this contest. The Jaguars averaged 75.4 points scored and 71.7 points allowed during that same stretch. Their home record stands at 4-2, while they have been 2-2 in away games. In the last five games, South Alabama averaged 74.2 points scored and 70.0 points allowed.
Historically, this matchup has favored South Alabama, as they had won both previous meetings this season and last. In their most recent encounter on January 10, 2026, the Jaguars defeated the Eagles 87-71. However, the Eagles flipped the script this time, demonstrating resilience and offensive prowess.
The game was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads throughout. Georgia Southern's ability to capitalize on free throws in the closing moments was crucial, as Alden Applewhite and Spudd Webb converted their attempts to extend the Eagles' lead. The Eagles also benefited from a late layup by Randy Brady, which sealed their victory.
The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, had Georgia Southern as 4.5-point underdogs, with a total set at 149.5 points. The Eagles' performance not only covered the spread but also highlighted their capability to perform under pressure, especially after a challenging season.
In terms of player performances, the Eagles' scoring depth was evident, with multiple players contributing significantly to their total. The Jaguars, despite their loss, showed flashes of offensive capability, particularly in the first half, where they kept pace with the Eagles.
The conditions at the Pensacola Bay Center were conducive to a high-scoring affair, and both teams took advantage of the opportunity to showcase their offensive skills. Fans should have noted the strategic adjustments made by Georgia Southern, which allowed them to exploit South Alabama's defensive weaknesses in the second half.
Overall, this matchup served as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of college basketball, where previous records and performances can be upended in a single game.
Odds
| Book | Spread | Total | Moneyline |
|---|---|---|---|
| DraftKings | USA -4.5 | 149.5 o -105 / u -115 | Georgia Southern Eagles +170 · South Alabama Jaguars -205 |
Leaders
- PointsChaze Harris17South Alabama Jaguars
- AssistsChaze Harris10South Alabama Jaguars
- ReboundsStephen Williams7South Alabama Jaguars
- PointsAlden Applewhite34Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsTyren Moore9Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsNakavieon White9Georgia Southern Eagles
Recent form
South Alabama Jaguars
Last 10: 6-4Streak L175.4 scored · 71.7 allowed per game4-2 at home
- L55-68vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 28
- W89-54vs UL Monroe WarhawksFeb 26
- W65-54vs Troy TrojansFeb 21
- L82-90vs Texas State BobcatsFeb 20
- L80-84at Marshall Thundering HerdFeb 17
- W92-88at Arkansas State Red WolvesFeb 14
- W84-78at Southern Miss Golden EaglesFeb 13
- W81-69vs Buffalo BullsFeb 7
- L57-65at App State MountaineersFeb 4
- W69-67vs Georgia State PanthersFeb 1
Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 4-6Streak W376.8 scored · 79.4 allowed per game2-4 away
- 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
- L60-69at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 31
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 | South Alabama Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 29-52 | 29-61 |
| Field goal % | 56 | 48 |
| Three-pointers | 23-44 | 10-19 |
| Three-point % | 52 | 53 |
| Free throws | 13-17 | 17-28 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 61 |
| Rebounds | 29 | 36 |
| Offensive rebounds | 6 | 16 |
| Defensive rebounds | 23 | 20 |
| Assists | 22 | 15 |
| Steals | 6 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 13 | 9 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 20 | 9 |
| Fast-break points | 18 | 8 |
| Points in the paint | 12 | 36 |
| Fouls | 18 | 15 |
| Largest lead | 11 | 10 |
| Lead changes | 12 | 12 |
| Time in front | 32 | 61 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half51-54Chaze Harris makes layup
- 2nd Half53-54Alden Applewhite makes layup (Spudd Webb assists)
- 2nd Half53-56John Broom makes layup (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half53-59Hantz Louis-Jeune makes 26-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half53-61Stephen Williams makes 8-foot jumper (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half53-63Chaze Harris makes driving layup
- 2nd Half55-63Nakavieon White makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-63Nakavieon White makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-66John Broom makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chaze Harris assists)
- 2nd Half59-66Spudd Webb makes 27-foot three point jumper (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half59-67Chaze Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-67Alden Applewhite makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half62-68Randy Brady makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-70Randy Brady makes layup
- 2nd Half65-70Tsvet Sotirov makes 24-foot three point jumper (Spudd Webb assists)
- 2nd Half67-70Tyren Moore makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-70Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-72Chaze Harris makes driving layup
- 2nd Half71-72Tyren Moore makes 26-foot three point jumper (Nakavieon White assists)
- 2nd Half73-72Nakavieon White makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half76-72Tyren Moore makes 28-foot three point jumper
- 2nd Half79-72Alden Applewhite makes 22-foot three point jumper (Nakavieon White assists)
- 2nd Half79-73Chaze Harris makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half82-73Alden Applewhite makes 24-foot three point jumper (Nakavieon White assists)
- 2nd Half82-75Hantz Louis-Jeune makes driving layup
- 2nd Half82-76Hantz Louis-Jeune makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half85-76Tsvet Sotirov makes 24-foot three point jumper (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half85-79John Broom makes 26-foot three point jumper (JJ Wheat assists)
- 2nd Half86-79Nakavieon White makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half87-79Nakavieon White makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half88-79Alden Applewhite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half88-81John Broom makes layup
- 2nd Half89-81Alden Applewhite makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half90-81Alden Applewhite makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half90-83Chaze Harris makes driving layup
- 2nd Half91-83Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half92-83Spudd Webb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half93-83Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half94-83Tyren Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half94-85Randy Brady makes layup (John Broom assists)
Win probability
Above the line favours South Alabama Jaguars, below favours Georgia Southern Eagles.
Venue
- Pensacola Bay CenterPensacola, FL
- Attendance1867
- OfficialsHunter Allen, Erroll Lewis, Tim Fitzgerald
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