Jake Allsmiller got the Eagles going with five straight points off a pair of jumpers to open the game. Mike Hughes added 13 points in the half, including three long balls to help give the Eagles a 32-21 lead headed into halftime.
At halftime, the football team was honored in front of the fans along with the GoDaddy Bowl Trophy. Coach Lunsford, who is one of the few coaches to stay after the departure of Willie Fritz, spoke to Eagle Nation thanking them for their support in Mobile, and thanked the players for representing the University in their actions.