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Georgia Southern holds off Furman, forces elimination game in semis
Dive
Georgia Southern left fielder Stryker Brown makes a diving catch against the Furman Paladins in the first game of a doubleheader in the semifinals of the Southern Conference tournament on Saturday at Riley Park in Charleston, S.C. The Eagles won 11-8 to force an elimination game. (SoCon Photos) - photo by SoCon Photos
CHARLESTON, S.C. -- The Georgia Southern Eagles thumped across six first inning runs and held on to beat Furman 11-8 on Saturday morning to stay alive in the semifinals at the Southern Conference tournament at Riley Park. It was the first loss of the tournament for eighth-seeded Furman. The teams will rematch for a trip to Sunday’s championship game on Saturday at 5 p.m. The No.