| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GAST | 40 | 42 | 82 |
| GASO | 45 | 32 | 77 |
Williams scores 15 as Georgia State defeats Georgia Southern
STATESBORO, Ga. -- Kane Williams collected 15 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals, and Georgia State defeated Georgia Southern 82-77 on Saturday night.
Damon Wilson and Justin Roberts scored 13 points apiece for the Panthers (14-7, 7-3 Sun Belt). Corey Allen and Nelson Phillips scored 10 each and Nelson had eight rebounds.
Ike Smith scored 23 points and added eight rebounds for the Eagles (12-9, 6-4). Isaiah Crawley notched 14 points, six boards and three assists and Quan Jackson finished with 13 points and three steals.
Georgia State trailed by 14 points with 12:58 remaining but went on a 21-6 run to open a 72-71 lead. A series of lead changes followed, the last when Josh Linder made a putback to put Georgia State ahead for good, 77-76 with 51 seconds remaining. Williams followed with a fastbreak layup at 37 seconds and one of two free throws at 24 seconds. He made two more free throws with 11 seconds left to seal the victory.
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Game Information
- Referees:
- Nomi Kidwai
- Josue Nieves
- Mick Fieldbinder
2024-25 Sun Belt Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama | 3-0 | - | 11-4 |
| Troy | 3-0 | - | 10-4 |
| Arkansas State | 2-1 | 1 | 11-4 |
| James Madison | 2-1 | 1 | 9-6 |
| Old Dominion | 2-1 | 1 | 6-9 |
| Louisiana | 2-1 | 1 | 4-11 |
| App State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 8-7 |
| Georgia State | 2-2 | 1.5 | 6-10 |
| Texas State | 1-2 | 2 | 8-7 |
| Marshall | 1-2 | 2 | 8-8 |
| Southern Miss | 1-2 | 2 | 6-9 |
| Coastal Carolina | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| Georgia Southern | 1-3 | 2.5 | 8-8 |
| UL Monroe | 0-3 | 3 | 4-12 |
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