STATESBORO- The Georgia Southern football team became bowl eligible after defeating ULM, 51-29, at home on Saturday.
In another cold and rainy contest, the team rushed for 245 yards and saw the return of redshirt-sophomore running back Matt LaRoche after an absent Troy game. The running game was led by junior running back J.D. King’s 102 yards while junior running back Wesley Kennedy III had 76 yards and 19 carries.
Redshirt-junior Shai Werts rushed for two touchdowns while adding one score in the air in what could be called his best performance of the season.
Redshirt-sophomore Reynard Ellis and redshirt-junior linebacker Randy Wade led the defense with eight tackles each.