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- Bowling Green claimed the win, spoiling new Georgia Southern coach Heather Macy's debut.
- The Eagles shot just 25 percent (19-of-76), their lowest field goal percentage since January 22, 2022.
- Bowling Green featured four players in double figures, led by Carol Silva's 25 points.
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio – Georgia Southern women’s basketball dropped a season-opening 82-59 game at Bowling Green on Monday evening in MAC/SBC Challenge action from Bowling Green, Ohio.
The Falcons (1-0) claim the win in the first matchup between the two schools in program history, spoiling the debut of new Georgia Southern (0-1) head coach Heather Macy.
The Eagles shot just 15.8 percent from the floor (3-of-19) as Bowling Green opened up a 20-10 lead after the first quarter. The host Falcons then hit 8-of-12 shots in the second quarter to build a 44-25 advantage at halftime.
Georgia Southern opened up the second half on a 17-6 run to cut the Falcon lead to eight, 50-42, with 2:52 left in the third period, but Bowling Green answered with a 7-0 run over the next minute to build the lead back to 15, 57-42, and eventually close out the victory.
Kyla Bryant led the Eagles offensively with 13 points, while Bowling Green placed four players in double figures, led by Carol Silva’s 25 points.
Eagle of the Game
Bryant was the only Eagle in double figures in the night, knocking down a pair of threes and going 3-for-4 from the free throw line. She added four rebounds, two assists and two steals.
Stat of the Game
The Eagles shot just 25 percent from the floor (19-of-76), the lowest field goal percentage for Georgia Southern in a game since shooting 24.3 percent (17-of-70) in a 58-56 loss at Georgia State on January 22, 2022.
Next Up
Georgia Southern will next travel to Mercer for an in-state tilt against the Bears on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. in Macon, Ga.
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