Coastal Carolina vs. Georgia Southern: OT Loss | College Basketball

Georgia Southern Edges Coastal Carolina in Thrilling Overtime Sun Belt Clash

coastal Carolina suffered a heartbreaking 82-81 overtime defeat to Georgia Southern on Thursday afternoon at the HTC Center in its Sun Belt Conference home opener. A late free throw by Spudd Webb with just two seconds remaining proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth contest that showcased resilience from both teams.

Chanticleers Rally Falls Just Short

Despite a strong second-half comeback and a dominant performance on the glass,the Chanticleers (8-7,1-2 Sun Belt) couldn’t overcome a hot shooting night from the Eagles (11-5,3-0). Coastal Carolina trailed 41-33 at halftime, but ignited a 10-2 run to start the second half, tying the game at 43 following a three-pointer from DaJohn Craig with 14:47 left in regulation.

The lead changed hands multiple times in a frantic final stretch of the second half. A clutch three-pointer from RaSheed Jones with 1:47 remaining tied the game at 70-all, but neither team could secure a game-winning basket, forcing the contest into overtime.

Did you know? – Coastal Carolina’s 50 rebounds were their most in a game this season, demonstrating their effort on the boards despite the loss. Offensive rebounding is a key indicator of second-chance points.

Overtime Drama and Free Throw Battle

Coastal briefly regained the lead in overtime on free throws from Joshua Beadle with 1:25 remaining. However, Georgia Southern answered with a free throw from Allen Applewhite with 49 seconds left, tying the score once more.A missed opportunity on the ensuing possession for the Chanticleers allowed Georgia Southern to take the final shot, ultimately resulting in Webb’s game-winning free throw.

“It was a tough loss for our guys,” a team spokesperson stated. “We fought hard to get back in the game and put ourselves in a position to win, but we just couldn’t close it out.”

Pro tip – In close games, limiting fouls and maximizing free throw attempts can be crucial.Georgia Southern shot 24-of-32 from the line, while Coastal Carolina’s free throw numbers weren’t available.

Rebounding Prowess not Enough

The chanticleers finished with a significant 50-41 advantage on the boards, including an impressive 20 offensive rebounds. Nadjrick Peat lead the rebounding effort with a season-high 15 rebounds, adding eight points to his stat line. However, Coastal Carolina’s shooting efficiency wasn’t enough to match Georgia Southern’s success at the free-throw line.

Spudd Webb led all scorers with 22 points for Georgia Southern, while Tyren Moore contributed 21. The Eagles capitalized on their opportunities at the charity stripe, shooting 24-of-32 from the free-throw line to secure the one-point victory.

looking Ahead

Coastal Carolina will return to Sun Belt action on Saturday, Jan. 3, hosting Georgia State inside the HTC Center. Tip-off is scheduled for 1 p.m.

Why: Coastal Carolina lost a close overtime game to Georgia Southern due to a late free throw.
Who: Coastal Carolina Chanticleers (8-7,1-2 Sun Belt) lost to Georgia Southern Eagles (11-5,3-0). Key players included Spudd Webb (22 points) for Georgia Southern and Nadjrick Peat (15 rebounds) for Coastal Carolina.
What: The game was a back-and-forth contest that ultimately ended with a 82-81 overtime victory for Georgia Southern.
How: Spudd Webb made a free throw with two seconds remaining in overtime to secure the win for Georgia Southern. The Eagles’ success at the free-throw line (24-of-32) was a key factor in their victory, despite Coastal Carolina’s