Georgia Southern women’s basketball secured a decisive 107-61 win over Savannah State on Monday at the Jack and Ruth Ann Hill Convocation Center, delivering Coach Heather Macy her first victory with the Eagles and energizing the local community.
According to WJCL, the Eagles surged ahead after Savannah State’s early 8-2 lead, responding with a 17-2 run to end the first quarter 35-12. By halftime, Georgia Southern extended the margin to 58-26, a lead built on a 28-2 scoring run noted by WTOC. The team forced 38 turnovers and outrebounded the Lady Tigers 57-32, underscoring a dominant all‑court performance.
Key contributors included senior guard Kyla Bryant, who posted a career‑high 26 points, while Kayla Cleaveland and Kyra Perkins each added 20 points. Markayla Holland and Kiyah Lewis contributed 10 points apiece, according to WJCL. Savannah State’s leading scorer was Kylar Rae Johnson with 17 points.
Before tip‑off, Georgia Southern unveiled a banner honoring its 2025‑26 Sun Belt Conference regular‑season championship team, a milestone highlighted by both outlets. The game also marked the first meeting between the two programs since 2018, as reported by WTOC. Coach Macy praised her squad, saying, “Give those guys credit. They came out ready to play, and we responded.”
The Eagles continue their homestand Saturday, Nov. 14, with an 11 a.m. matchup against Wofford at the same venue, offering Savannah fans another opportunity to support a promising start to the season.
