In an exciting matchup on Thursday night, Georgia Southern emerged victorious with a narrow 88-87 win over Coastal Carolina, thanks in part to Bradley Douglas, who netted six of his 20 points during overtime.

The game saw a thrilling finish, as Coastal Carolina’s Denzel Hines scored a crucial layup from close range with just 1.5 seconds remaining in regulation, which enabled the game to extend into overtime.

Douglas was a vital contributor for the Eagles, who now hold a 9-9 record and 2-4 in the Sun Belt Conference, as he also grabbed six rebounds during the game. Eren Banks was another standout performer, scoring 19 points with an impressive shooting performance: 6 of 8 from the field, which included hitting 2 of 4 from long range, and converting 5 of 7 free throw attempts. Adante’ Holiman contributed 14 points, albeit with a shooting line of 6 for 18, which included a less successful 2 for 8 from three-point territory.

For the Chanticleers, who are now 8-10 and 1-5 in the conference, Jordan Battle topped the scoring chart with 16 points while also recording eight rebounds. Rasheed Jones followed closely with 15 points and contributed three steals, while Andre Mulibea mirrored his effort with another 14 points, showcasing the team’s depth.

Both teams are set to return to action on Saturday, with Georgia Southern traveling to face Old Dominion, while Coastal Carolina will play host to Marshall.