The Georgia Southern Eagles overcame a slow start to defeat Marshall 18-12 and avoid being swept in their weekend series. Both teams exchanged early runs, but the Eagles rallied, scoring six runs in the sixth inning to reclaim the lead. Despite a late push from Marshall, Georgia Southern held their ground, marking their first Sun Belt victory of the season. Key performances included James McCoy’s perfect 5-5 outing and Bryson Trammell’s impactful hitting.

By the Numbers
  • Georgia Southern scored 18 runs, their highest output of the season.
  • James McCoy recorded five hits and four RBIs, contributing significantly to the team's success.
  • Marshall scored seven runs in a single inning during the sixth but couldn’t maintain their lead.
State of Play
  • The Eagles improved their record to 6-17 overall and 1-5 in the Sun Belt Conference.
  • McCoy has accumulated 16 hits in his last seven games, showing significant offensive improvement.
  • Jayden White earned a save, successfully navigating a potentially high-scoring jam in the eighth inning.
What's Next

Georgia Southern will continue their season with five games this week, starting with a matchup against Charleston Southern on March 24, followed by another game against the College of Charleston. Both games are scheduled for 6 PM in Charleston.

Bottom Line

The Eagles' explosive offense provides a much-needed boost as they look to build momentum moving forward. With players like McCoy and Trammell leading the charge, Georgia Southern may finally be finding their rhythm in conference play.