MOBILE, Ala. (Interstat) — South Alabama used a dominant first half and superior shooting to defeat Georgia Southern 87-71 in a Sun Belt Conference men’s basketball game Saturday at Mitchell Center.

The Jaguars built a 44-32 halftime lead and maintained their advantage throughout. South Alabama shot 59.3% from the field, including 7 of 11 from 3-point range, while Georgia Southern struggled at 34.4% overall.

Stephen Williams led South Alabama with 19 points and nine rebounds. Adam Olsen scored 22 points and Chaze Harris added 21 points and eight assists. Tavarus Webb scored 15 points for the Eagles.

Attendance was 2,509. South Alabama improved to 12-5. Georgia Southern fell to 12-6.