STATESBORO – Maddie Bryant led Georgia Southern with a match-high 12 kills as the Eagles defeated Savannah State 3-0 Saturday to win the GATA Challenge in Hanner Fieldhouse.

Skylar Ball and Lauren Reichard each posted six kills, and Lauren Hager chipped in four kills and seven blocks for the Eagles (4-9).

Reichard was named the tournament MVP, while Lauren Hager, Madison Brown and Joscelin Morrow joined the senior on the all-tournament team.

Key stats
GS hit a season-high .387 while holding Savannah State to .107. The Eagles combined for nine blocks, giving them 41 in three matches this weekend.

Eagle of the Match
Bryant hit .308 and added six digs and a block.

Postgame Interview with coach Dustin Wood


Next Up
Georgia Southern continues its five-match homestand by hosting Appalachian State in its Sun Belt opener Friday. First serve is set for 6:30 p.m. in Hanner Fieldhouse. Promotions: Blue Out, Greek Night