ATLANTA, Ga. - Georgia Southern (3-2) pushed ACC foe Georgia Tech (4-1) to the wire on Tuesday evening, falling short in a 68-66 loss at McCamish Pavilion.
Alden Applewhite posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Eagles, who led for long stretches and knocked down 12 3-pointers while forcing 22 turnovers.
Khayri Dunn added 13 points off the bench, hitting three 3-pointers, while Nakavieon White scored 10 points with six rebounds and three assists. Tyren Moore and Spudd Webb each chipped in 10 and nine points, respectively, combining for five made threes.