STATESBORO, Ga. - The University of Alabama made its first trip to Statesboro since 2010 and picked up an 84-36 non-conference victory over Georgia Southern University on Sunday afternoon at Hanner Fieldhouse.
The Crimson Tide remained unbeaten on the season, moving to 4-0 on the year, while Georgia Southern fell to 1-3 on the season with the loss. The Eagles will return to action on Tuesday, traveling to South Carolina State for a 5:30 p.m. non-conference matchup with the Bulldogs in Orangeburg, S.C.
The Crimson Tide opened up the first quarter on an 8-0 run, then closed the first quarter on another 8-0 run to take a 24-10 lead after the period.