Posted 9:52PM on Thursday 5th January 2023 ( 4 months ago )

Savrasov scores 18 as Georgia Southern beats Marshall 81-76

STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Andrei Savrasov scored 18 points as Georgia Southern beat Marshall 81-76 on Thursday night.

Savrasov also had three steals for the Eagles (10-6). Jalen Finch added 17 points while going 7 of 12 and 2 of 4 from the free throw line, and he also had eight assists. Tai Strickland shot 5 of 7 from the field and 2 for 5 from the line to finish with 13 points.

The Thundering Herd (12-4) were led in scoring by Taevion Kinsey, who finished with 22 points and six assists. Andrew Taylor added 18 points, six assists and four steals for Marshall. In addition, Micah Handlogten had 12 points, 12 rebounds and three blocks.

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