South Alabama holds off Georgia Southern, wins 73-67

Jan 16, 2022, 03:14 am

MOBILE, Ala. -- — Charles Manning Jr. hit three of four at the free throw line in the final 22 seconds to seal South Alabama's 73-67 win over Georgia Southern on Saturday.

Javon Franklin and Manning each scored 19 points and Jay Jay Chandler added 12 points to lead South Alabama (12-5, 2-2 Sun Belt).

Georgia Southern (8-7, 1-3) rallied from a 13-point halftime deficit

Elijah McCadden came off the Eagles' bench to score 19 points and grab 11 rebounds. Gedi Juozapaitis added 10 points and four assists.

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