STATESBORO, GA. – Georgia Southern Men's Basketball is back at home for the final time in the SoCon Era on Saturday afternoon when Elon comes to Hanner Fieldhouse for Senior Day 2014. It is also Pack the House in Pink Day for breast cancer awareness. The Eagles face the Phoenix at 2 p.m. and the Georgia Southern Women's Basketball Team faces Appalachian State at 4:30 p.m. Fans can get a ticket for both games for just $8.
The Eagles took a thrilling 77-61 win over Chattanooga on Thursday night to snap a four-game skid and move into a tie for sixth place in the SoCon standings. The victory bumped Chattanooga from second place in the standings and handed the Mocs their first league loss at home this season.
The Eagles have three games remaining before the SoCon Tournament which starts on March 7th in Asheville, N.C. Georgia Southern can finish no-higher than sixth in the standings and are guaranteed to play on the tournament's opening day.
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Metter/Swainsboro - 103.7-FM WBMZ
Jesup - 1370-AM WLOP
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GAME PROMOTIONS
Senior Day – Pregame ceremony at 1:50 to honor seniors
Marvin Baynham,
Tre Bussey and
Brian Holmes.
Pack the House in Pink – Fans are encouraged to wear pink for breast cancer awareness.
Junior Eagle Club Day – There will be a special Junior Eagle Club Fun Zone set up in the Hanner Fieldhouse Back Gym thanks to Crazy Nick's Inflatables.
Walker Pharmacy $5,000 Shootout – One lucky fan will have a chance to make a layup, free throw, three pointer and half-court shot in 25 seconds for $5,000
One11 South/University Village at Southern $7,000 Half Court Shot – One student will take a half-court shot with a chance to win $7,000.
GAME NOTES
Georgia Southern |
Elon
SERIES HISTORY
20th meeting – GS Trails 9-10
THE BROADCAST
Chris Blair and Frank Kerns will be courtside to bring fans all the action across the Georgia Southern Radio Network by Learfield 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 an 19-20 career record.
UP NEXT
The Eagles are on the road for the final two games of the 2013-14 regular season with trips to Furman and The Citadel set for next week.
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