STATESBORO, GA. – Georgia Southern hosts its second of three-straight home games this Saturday as Western Carolina comes to the friendly confines for the final time as SoCon foes. The Eagles and Catamounts both boast unbeaten conference records entering Saturday's contest. Bulloch County Board of Education Employees as well as Bulloch Police, Fire and EMS workers can purchase tickets for just $1.

A ticket to the men's game at 2 p.m. also earns admission to the Georgia Southern Women's Basketball game at 4:30 against UNCG.

TV: None
VIDEO STREAMING: GS All-Access *Subscription Required*
RADIO: Georgia Southern/Nelligan Sports Radio Network
Statesboro – 106.5-FM WZBX
Savannah/Hilton Head - 102.1-FM WZAT
Metter/Swainsboro - 103.7-FM WBMZ
Jesup - 1370-AM WLOP
Worldwide - GS All-Access *Subscription Required*
LIVE STATS: GSEagles.com
TWITTER UPDATES: @GSAthletics_MBB 

SERIES HISTORY
25th Meeting – Georgia Southern Leads 20-14

PROMOTIONS
– Bulloch County Board of Education and Service Employees Appreciation Day – Elligibile employees can purchase tickets for just $1.
– Junior Eagle Club Day – Junior Eagle Club members can use the special Kids Fun Zone in the Hanner Fieldhouse back gym.
– Walker Pharmacy $5,000 Shootout.
– One 11 South/University Village at Southern $7,000 Half-Court Shot Qualifier.

GAME NOTES
Georiga Southern | Western Carolina | SoCon

MEET OUR NEW COACH
At halftime of Saturday's game, fans will have a chance to meet Georgia Southern's new Football Head Coach.

THE BROADCAST
Chris Blair and Frank Kerns will be courtside to bring fans all the action across the Georgia Southern Radio Network by Nelligan Sports. An audio stream of the game is available on GS All-Access from GSEagles.com.  Fans can purchase their subscription to GS All-Access by going to GSEagles.com/showcase.

THE COACH
Mark Byington enters Saturday's game with a 15-12 career record. 

SPECIAL APPEARANCE
The Statesboro High School Band will be performing at the game.

THE WEATHER
Saturday will be a major departure from the recent weather pattern with an expected high of 72 degrees. Thunderstorms and high winds are also expected, but the forecast is for a dry afternoon inside Hanner Fieldhouse.

UP NEXT
Georgia Southern closes the run of three-straight home games on Thursday with a 7 p.m. game against Furman. The game is Georgia Southern Faculty and Staff Appreciation Day.

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