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Eagles defeat Chanticleers in a triple overtime battle

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The Georgia Southern football team defeated Coastal Carolina, 30-27, on Saturday in the second overtime victory of the season. The team now boasts a 3-3 overall record and 2-1 Sun Belt record. Here are the quick hits from the game.

Top performers

Senior wide receiver Mark Michaud scored two touchdowns throughout the overtime periods and was the main force on offense during the free time along with junior redshirt-quarterback Shai Werts. Werts had his most successful passing game of the season. He threw for 61 yards and went 4-8.

Key Stat

GS benefited from a strong rushing game that tallied over 300 total yards, led by senior running back Wesley Kennedy III.