STATESBORO, Ga. – Georgia Southern opened a three-game series against Memphis with a 3-2 win on Friday night in J.I. Clements Stadium. Evan Challenger picked up his second win of the season with a brilliant outing. Chris Brown came on late and nailed down his first save of the year. The Eagles play Memphis in the second game of the series tomorrow evening, with first pitch set for 7 p.m.
PLAYER OF THE GAME
Evan Challenger // LHP // Jr. // Mount Dora, Fla.
Evan Challenger held the Tigers scoreless in the first five innings.