STATESBORO, Ga. — In a thrilling matchup on Wednesday night, Georgia Southern triumphed over Louisiana with a narrow score of 83-82. Adante’ Holiman was the standout player for the Eagles, contributing significantly with 24 points.

Holiman’s performance included an impressive shooting display, where he connected on 8 of 17 attempts from the field, including 5 of 12 from beyond the arc, and sank 3 of 4 free throws. His teammates also played crucial roles in securing the victory; Eren Banks added 14 points on 5 of 7 shooting and managed to hit 2 out of 4 from three-point territory. Additionally, Eugene Brown III scored 13 points, showcasing efficient shooting as he hit 5 of 7 field goal attempts and also made 2 of 4 from long distance.

The Ragin’ Cajuns put up a strong fight, led by Mostapha El Moutaouakkil, who recorded 24 points along with seven rebounds. Kentrell Garnett played a significant role too, contributing 17 points, while Kyran Ratliff added 11 points to the team’s effort.

In a critical moment of the game, Eren Banks converted two free throws, pushing Georgia Southern ahead 83-80 with just nine seconds left on the clock. Despite a late surge from Louisiana, where London Fields managed to score two free throws in the final second, the Eagles held on for the victory.