Georgia Southern beats NAIA's Tennessee Wesleyan 97-61
STATESBORO, Ga. -- Jake Allsmiller scored 19 points and dished five assists as Georgia Southern snapped a two-game skid, beating Tennessee Wesleyan of the NAIA 97-61 on Saturday night.
Allsmiller was 6 of 11 from 3-point range for the Eagles (6-2). Tookie Brown had 15 points and 10 rebounds for his first double-double of the season. Jared Hamilton added another 15 points, David-Lee Jones Jr. had 12 and Quan Jackson 10.
The team averaged 55 percent shooting compared to 40 percent for Tennessee Wesleyan and had a 37-29 rebounding edge.
Georgia Southern took its time early, then poured it on to finish the half with Allsmiller draining three 3-pointers and Coye Simmons dunking for a 52-32 halftime lead.
The Eagles outscored the Bulldogs 45-29 in the second half and cruised to the win.
Jalen Oliver scored 23 points for Tennessee Wesleyan. Kenny Dean added 15.
Game Information
- Referees:
- Sidney Cohen
- Archibald Whaley
- Art Vaulk
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
---|---|---|---|
South Alabama | 6-1 | - | 14-5 |
Arkansas State | 5-2 | 1 | 14-5 |
App State | 5-2 | 1 | 11-7 |
Troy | 4-3 | 2 | 11-7 |
Texas State | 4-3 | 2 | 11-8 |
Marshall | 4-3 | 2 | 11-9 |
Louisiana | 4-3 | 2 | 6-13 |
James Madison | 4-4 | 2.5 | 11-9 |
Old Dominion | 4-4 | 2.5 | 8-12 |
Georgia Southern | 3-4 | 3 | 10-9 |
Southern Miss | 3-4 | 3 | 8-11 |
Georgia State | 3-4 | 3 | 7-12 |
Coastal Carolina | 1-6 | 5 | 8-11 |
UL Monroe | 0-7 | 6 | 4-16 |