MOBILE, Ala. (Interstat) — South Alabama held off a late Georgia State rally for a 69-67 men’s basketball victory Saturday at the Mitchell Center. The Jaguars led 36-33 at halftime and survived a final-minute push by the Panthers.

Georgia State’s Malachi Brown scored a game-high 21 points, including a 3-pointer with 18 seconds left to tie the game at 67. South Alabama’s Randy Brady then made one of two free throws with six seconds remaining for the decisive margin. Chaze Harris led the Jaguars with 15 points and six assists.

South Alabama improved to 16-6 overall, while Georgia State fell to 9-14. The Jaguars dominated inside, outscoring the Panthers 50-12 in the paint, overcoming a significant deficit in 3-point shooting.