Georgia Southern Eagles 71, South Alabama Jaguars 87
NCAA Men's · 2026-01-10 · Winner: South Alabama Jaguars
South Alabama Jaguars defeated Georgia Southern Eagles 87–71 on 2026-01-10 in NCAA Men's play, a 16-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 18:29 swung win probability 89% → 99%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Georgia Southern Eagles lost.
Linescore
| H1 | H2 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Southern Eagles | 32 | 39 | 71 |
| South Alabama Jaguars | 44 | 43 | 87 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at H2 18:29 swung win probability 89% → 99%.
Why Georgia Southern Eagles lost
- Lost H1 32-44 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at H2 18:29 (win probability 89% → 99% for the home side).
- Shot 43.8% eFG vs a 52.0% season average - a cold night.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Alabama Jaguars | 9–0 | H2 18:29 | 89% → 99% |