Black Athletes in the Spotlight: HBCU Sports & Local Highlights
Key takeaways
- Clay Helton earns his first bowl victory since joining Georgia Southern before the 2022 season.
- Georgia Southern closes the season with a 7-6 record after the bowl win.
- Appalachian State falls 29-10, marking its second loss to Georgia Southern this season.
- Victory achieved in the JLab Birmingham Bowl, highlighting program momentum under new leadership.
- Win underscores rivalry success and boosts Georgia Southern confidence heading into the offseason.
BIRMINGHAM, AL. (WSAV) — Georgia Southern defeated Appalachian State 29-10 on Monday in the JLab Birmingham Bowl. The win gave Head Coach Clay Helton his first bowl game victory since taking over the program before the 2022 season. Georgia Southern finished the season 7-6 and defeated rival Appalachian State twice, winning the first matchup 25-23 […]
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