Georgia Southern Edges UL Monroe in Close Contest
Friday, January 30, 2026, 3:00 PM ET · Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center
Georgia Southern Eagles 79, UL Monroe Warhawks 76, 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 UL Monroe Warhawks?
Georgia Southern Eagles beat UL Monroe Warhawks 79-76 at Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center on January 30, 2026.
In a closely contested game, the Georgia Southern Eagles narrowly defeated the UL Monroe Warhawks with a final score of 79 to 76. This matchup took place at the Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly Center and was significant as it highlighted the contrasting fortunes of both teams this season. Georgia Southern entered the game with a record of 14-9, while UL Monroe struggled with a record of 3-19, marking a stark difference in performance.
The Warhawks have been enduring a difficult stretch, having lost their last ten games, with an average of 69.0 points scored and 84.3 points allowed during this span. Their most recent defeat came against the App State Mountaineers on January 23, where they lost 43-59. UL Monroe's home record stands at 0-5 in their last five games, and they have not won a game at home since earlier in the season.
In contrast, Georgia Southern had a mixed recent form, with a record of 6-4 over their last ten games. However, they have been on a downward trend, losing their last three games, including a 78-83 loss to the Troy Trojans just days before facing UL Monroe. The Eagles have averaged 83.1 points scored and 82.9 points allowed during their last ten games, showcasing their offensive capabilities despite their recent struggles.
Historically, this fixture has not favored UL Monroe, as they lost to Georgia Southern in their previous meeting on January 3, 2025, with a score of 82-90. This added pressure on the Warhawks as they sought to turn their fortunes around against the Eagles.
In terms of injuries, the block does not provide specific details, but the overall performance of both teams suggests that they have been dealing with challenges that could affect their lineup and performance on the court.
The betting market reflected Georgia Southern as the favored team, with odds indicating a strong expectation for them to win the matchup. However, the exact odds were not specified in the block.
The game conditions were typical for a college basketball matchup, with both teams looking to capitalize on their strengths. Viewers were treated to a thrilling second half, where Tyren Moore played a pivotal role for Georgia Southern, scoring crucial points, including a series of free throws and jump shots that helped secure the victory. His performance was instrumental in maintaining the lead as the game came to a close.
As the final buzzer sounded, Georgia Southern celebrated their hard-fought victory, while UL Monroe continued to seek answers as they remained in search of their first win in ten attempts. The result underscores the competitive nature of college basketball, where every game can swing in favor of either team, depending on the execution on the day.
Leaders
- PointsKrystian Lewis21UL Monroe Warhawks
- AssistsKrystian Lewis4UL Monroe Warhawks
- ReboundsRenars Sondors14UL Monroe Warhawks
- PointsTyren Moore26Georgia Southern Eagles
- AssistsTyren Moore4Georgia Southern Eagles
- ReboundsAlden Applewhite7Georgia Southern Eagles
Recent form
UL Monroe Warhawks
Last 10: 0-10Streak L1069 scored · 84.3 allowed per game0-5 at home
- L43-59at App State MountaineersJan 23
- L60-115at Marshall Thundering HerdJan 22
- L57-77vs Georgia State PanthersJan 17
- L60-70at Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 10
- L79-85at Louisiana Ragin' CajunsJan 9
- L79-84vs Texas State BobcatsJan 3
- L73-87vs Southern Miss Golden EaglesJan 1
- L85-94at Kansas State WildcatsDec 28
- L62-76vs Louisiana Ragin' CajunsDec 20
- L92-96vs South Alabama JaguarsDec 18
Georgia Southern Eagles
Last 10: 6-4Streak L383.1 scored · 82.9 allowed per game3-1 away
- L78-83vs Troy TrojansJan 24
- L68-85vs Arkansas State Red WolvesJan 23
- L75-79vs Coastal Carolina ChanticleersJan 17
- 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
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 | UL Monroe Warhawks |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 24-54 | 24-54 |
| Field goal % | 44 | 44 |
| Three-pointers | 5-23 | 6-20 |
| Three-point % | 22 | 30 |
| Free throws | 26-34 | 22-27 |
| Free throw % | 76 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 31 | 34 |
| Offensive rebounds | 9 | 9 |
| Defensive rebounds | 22 | 25 |
| Assists | 9 | 12 |
| Steals | 11 | 7 |
| Blocks | 3 | 0 |
| Turnovers | 14 | 15 |
| Team turnovers | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 16 | 12 |
| Fast-break points | 8 | 6 |
| Points in the paint | 36 | 32 |
| Fouls | 23 | 22 |
| Largest lead | 9 | 4 |
| Lead changes | 18 | 18 |
| Time in front | 61 | 18 |
How the scoring went
- 2nd Half46-47Renars Sondors makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half49-47Tyren Moore makes 23-foot three point jumper (Spudd Webb assists)
- 2nd Half51-47Khayri Dunn makes layup
- 2nd Half51-48MJ Russell makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half51-49MJ Russell makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half52-49Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 3
- 2nd Half53-49Tyren Moore makes free throw 2 of 3
- 2nd Half55-49Spudd Webb makes driving layup
- 2nd Half56-49Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half56-50Krystian Lewis makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half56-51Krystian Lewis makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half58-51Spudd Webb makes 0-foot tip in layup
- 2nd Half58-54Dylan Diaz makes 24-foot three point jumper (Renars Sondors assists)
- 2nd Half60-54Spudd Webb makes 6-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half60-56MJ Russell makes 1-foot dunk (Renars Sondors assists)
- 2nd Half61-56Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half62-56Tyren Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half62-58Alex Molofeev makes layup
- 2nd Half62-60Dylan Diaz makes driving layup (Krystian Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half62-62Renars Sondors makes layup
- 2nd Half62-65Dylan Diaz makes 23-foot three point jumper (Krystian Lewis assists)
- 2nd Half65-65Alden Applewhite makes 26-foot three point jumper (Tyren Moore assists)
- 2nd Half65-66Renars Sondors makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half65-67Renars Sondors makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half67-67Spudd Webb makes driving layup
- 2nd Half68-67Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half68-68Dylan Diaz makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half68-69Dylan Diaz makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half69-69Khayri Dunn makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half70-69Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half71-69Spudd Webb makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half71-72Renars Sondors makes 24-foot three point jumper (Alex Molofeev assists)
- 2nd Half73-72Tyren Moore makes 4-foot pullup jump shot
- 2nd Half74-72Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 1
- 2nd Half76-72Tyren Moore makes 7-foot turnaround jump shot
- 2nd Half76-74Krystian Lewis makes 11-foot floating jump shot
- 2nd Half77-74Tyren Moore makes free throw 1 of 2
- 2nd Half78-74Tyren Moore makes free throw 2 of 2
- 2nd Half78-76Krystian Lewis makes driving layup
- 2nd Half79-76Spudd Webb makes free throw 1 of 2
Win probability
Above the line favours UL Monroe Warhawks, below favours Georgia Southern Eagles.
Venue
- Fredrick C. Hobdy Assembly CenterGrambling, LA
- OfficialsByron Evans, Damien Richard, Michael Swoboda
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