Bluefield State Big Blues @ Georgia Southern Eagles
Georgia Southern soars over Bluefield State 120-52
STATESBORO, Ga. -- Ike Smith had 20 points to lead seven Georgia Southern players in double figures as the Eagles soared past Division II Bluefield State 120-52 on Thursday night for their third straight win.
Jake Allsmiller had 17 points, Shawn O'Connell 14 with 11 rebounds and Quan Jackson added a career-best 13 points for Georgia Southern (3-0). Tookie Brown had 12 points and Jared Hamilton chipped in 11 points as 11 Eagles put points on the board.
Smith hit a 3-pointer to open the scoring for the Eagles and they led 25-15 midway through the first period. They pushed the lead to 50-30 at the break and overwhelmed Bluefield State 70-22 in the second half.
The Eagles dominated the boards, 68-41 and made 17 more free throws than Bluefield.
Korey Williams had 11 points to lead the Big Blues.
Game Information
Statesboro, GA
Referee:Chris Ford
Referee:Grant Todey
Referee:Nelson Santiago
2025-26 Standings
| Sun Belt ConferenceSun Belt Conference | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Troy | 9-3 | - | 16-8 |
| App State | 9-4 | 0.5 | 16-9 |
| South Alabama | 7-4 | 1.5 | 16-7 |
| Marshall | 7-4 | 1.5 | 15-8 |
| Coastal Carolina | 7-6 | 2.5 | 14-11 |
| Texas State | 7-6 | 2.5 | 14-11 |
| Arkansas State | 6-6 | 3 | 14-10 |
| Georgia Southern | 6-6 | 3 | 14-11 |
| Georgia State | 6-6 | 3 | 9-15 |
| Louisiana | 6-6 | 3 | 8-16 |
| Southern Miss | 6-7 | 3.5 | 12-13 |
| James Madison | 4-8 | 5 | 11-13 |
| Old Dominion | 4-8 | 5 | 7-17 |
| UL Monroe | 1-11 | 8 | 4-20 |
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