MEN'S BASKETBALL GAMEDAY - Education Day - Truett-McConnell
12/22/2014 9:45:00 AM | Men's Basketball
Tipoff set for 6 p.m. in final home game of 2014
Dec. 22, 2014 | 6:00 p.m.
Hanner Fieldhouse | Statesboro, Ga.
VIDEO: GS All-Access
RADIO: Georgia Southern Sports Network from Learfield Sports
Play-by-Play – Chris Blair - @CSBRadio
Analyst – AJ Henderson - @AJHenderson_SID
Metter/Swainsboro – 103.7 WMBZ-FM
Statesboro – 106.5 WZBX-FM
Savannah/Hilton Head/Brunswick – 102.1 WZAT-FM
Jessup – 1370 WLOP-AM
Worldwide – GSEagles.com
LIVE STATS: GSEagles.com
TWITTER UPDATES: @GSAthletics_MBB
SERIES HISTORY: First Meeting
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES (6-2)
Schedule/Results | Roster | Stats | Media Guide | Game Notes
TRUETT-MCCONNELL BEARS (7-8)
Schedule/Results | Roster | Stats
TICKET SPECIALS SET FOR TRUETT-MCCONNELL GAME
The Eagles non-conference finale on December 22nd will feature a pair of ticket specials at Hanner Fieldhouse. Fans can donate a new unwrapped toy to "Toys for Tots" and pick up a general admission ticket for just $5. Georgia Southern University Faculty and Staff as well as Bulloch County School System Faculty, Staff, and Students can also purchase tickets for $5 for Education Day.
CLOSING NON-CONFERENCE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
For the first time since the Eagles joined the TAAC in 1980-81, Georgia Southern will wrap-up non-conference play before the December 25th. Following tonight's game, Georgia Southern will play Sun Belt opponents exclusively.
ONE OF BEST NON-CONFERENCE SEASONS
Georgia Southern's 6-2 non-conference start currently ranks as the fourth best non-conference season in program history and could tie for the second-best non-conference season in program history with a win against Truett-McConnell.
Pl. Year Record Pct. Notes
1. 1984-85 12-1 .923 TAAC Regular Season Champs
2. 2003-04 7-2 .778 -
3. 2014-15 6-2 .750 -
1992-93 6-2 .778 -
5. 1988-89 7-3 .700 NIT Appearance
1987-88 7-3 .700 NIT Appearance
7. 1985-86 9-4 .692 -
8. 2005-06 9-5 .643 SoCon South Champs / NIT
1991-92 9-5 .643 TAAC Champs / NCAA Tourney
10. 2006-07 7-4 .636 -
2002-03 7-4 .636 -
2001-02 7-4 .636 SoCon South Champs
WIEDEMAN REACHES 1,000/700
Trent Wiedeman joined an exclusive club in the Stetson game, reaching 1,000 career points and 700 career rebounds. Crossing the threshold was special because Wiedmean crossed both marks on the same play. He grabbed an offensive rebound, put it back for a deuce and was fouled on the play. He added the free throw for 1,000/700 with 16:17 left in the first half.
HEWITT MOVES INTO TOP-20
In the Eagles' loss to UCF on December 2nd, Jelani Hewitt moved into the top-20 in career scoring at Georgia Southern. He now sits in 16th with 1,456 career points. He needs just 63 more points to Don "Whitey" Verstaete's 10th place career total of 1,519.
STARTERS SCORE THE BALANCE AGAINST USF
The Eagles' scoring against USF came exclusively from the starting lineup for the first time in 659 games. The last time the bench went scoreless was on March 20, 1992 in the NCAA Tournament against Oklahoma State.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2014-15 season are available now by contacting the Georgia Southern Athletics Ticket Office. With 13 doubleheaders on the schedule, fans can get the same seat for men's and women's games for just $120. For more information, contact the Georgia Southern Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-GSU-WINS.
THE COACH
Head Coach Mark Byington enters this game with a 28-25 career record as in his second season with the Eagles.
THE WEATHER
Another cool, rainy day is in the cards for the Low Country on Monday as precipitation lingers for the final home game of the calendar year. Conditions inside Hanner Fieldhouse should be picture perfect as the Eagles look to improve to 5-0 at home this season.
UP NEXT
Following the holiday break, Georgia Southern opens conference play on Tuesday, December 30th, at Texas Arlington. The Eagles face the Mavericks at 8:15 p.m. (ET).
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics and twitter.com/GSAthletics. To purchase tickets call 1-800-GSU-WINS.
Hanner Fieldhouse | Statesboro, Ga.
VIDEO: GS All-Access
RADIO: Georgia Southern Sports Network from Learfield Sports
Play-by-Play – Chris Blair - @CSBRadio
Analyst – AJ Henderson - @AJHenderson_SID
Metter/Swainsboro – 103.7 WMBZ-FM
Statesboro – 106.5 WZBX-FM
Savannah/Hilton Head/Brunswick – 102.1 WZAT-FM
Jessup – 1370 WLOP-AM
Worldwide – GSEagles.com
LIVE STATS: GSEagles.com
TWITTER UPDATES: @GSAthletics_MBB
SERIES HISTORY: First Meeting
GEORGIA SOUTHERN EAGLES (6-2)
Schedule/Results | Roster | Stats | Media Guide | Game Notes
TRUETT-MCCONNELL BEARS (7-8)
Schedule/Results | Roster | Stats
TICKET SPECIALS SET FOR TRUETT-MCCONNELL GAME
The Eagles non-conference finale on December 22nd will feature a pair of ticket specials at Hanner Fieldhouse. Fans can donate a new unwrapped toy to "Toys for Tots" and pick up a general admission ticket for just $5. Georgia Southern University Faculty and Staff as well as Bulloch County School System Faculty, Staff, and Students can also purchase tickets for $5 for Education Day.
CLOSING NON-CONFERENCE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
For the first time since the Eagles joined the TAAC in 1980-81, Georgia Southern will wrap-up non-conference play before the December 25th. Following tonight's game, Georgia Southern will play Sun Belt opponents exclusively.
ONE OF BEST NON-CONFERENCE SEASONS
Georgia Southern's 6-2 non-conference start currently ranks as the fourth best non-conference season in program history and could tie for the second-best non-conference season in program history with a win against Truett-McConnell.
Pl. Year Record Pct. Notes
1. 1984-85 12-1 .923 TAAC Regular Season Champs
2. 2003-04 7-2 .778 -
3. 2014-15 6-2 .750 -
1992-93 6-2 .778 -
5. 1988-89 7-3 .700 NIT Appearance
1987-88 7-3 .700 NIT Appearance
7. 1985-86 9-4 .692 -
8. 2005-06 9-5 .643 SoCon South Champs / NIT
1991-92 9-5 .643 TAAC Champs / NCAA Tourney
10. 2006-07 7-4 .636 -
2002-03 7-4 .636 -
2001-02 7-4 .636 SoCon South Champs
WIEDEMAN REACHES 1,000/700
Trent Wiedeman joined an exclusive club in the Stetson game, reaching 1,000 career points and 700 career rebounds. Crossing the threshold was special because Wiedmean crossed both marks on the same play. He grabbed an offensive rebound, put it back for a deuce and was fouled on the play. He added the free throw for 1,000/700 with 16:17 left in the first half.
HEWITT MOVES INTO TOP-20
In the Eagles' loss to UCF on December 2nd, Jelani Hewitt moved into the top-20 in career scoring at Georgia Southern. He now sits in 16th with 1,456 career points. He needs just 63 more points to Don "Whitey" Verstaete's 10th place career total of 1,519.
STARTERS SCORE THE BALANCE AGAINST USF
The Eagles' scoring against USF came exclusively from the starting lineup for the first time in 659 games. The last time the bench went scoreless was on March 20, 1992 in the NCAA Tournament against Oklahoma State.
SEASON TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Season tickets for the 2014-15 season are available now by contacting the Georgia Southern Athletics Ticket Office. With 13 doubleheaders on the schedule, fans can get the same seat for men's and women's games for just $120. For more information, contact the Georgia Southern Athletics Ticket Office at 1-800-GSU-WINS.
THE COACH
Head Coach Mark Byington enters this game with a 28-25 career record as in his second season with the Eagles.
THE WEATHER
Another cool, rainy day is in the cards for the Low Country on Monday as precipitation lingers for the final home game of the calendar year. Conditions inside Hanner Fieldhouse should be picture perfect as the Eagles look to improve to 5-0 at home this season.
UP NEXT
Following the holiday break, Georgia Southern opens conference play on Tuesday, December 30th, at Texas Arlington. The Eagles face the Mavericks at 8:15 p.m. (ET).
Georgia Southern Athletics provides up-to-date information on all its sports through its official website, GSEagles.com, through social media channels facebook.com/GSAthletics and twitter.com/GSAthletics. To purchase tickets call 1-800-GSU-WINS.
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