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Late run sends men's hoops past Campbell
GS Basketball
Georgia Southern guard Ike Smith drives down the floor during a Nov. 19 game against Mercer at Hanner Fieldhouse. Smith scored a season-high 21 points in the Eagles' victory over Campbell Friday night in Ft. Myers, Fla.
FORT MYERS, Fla. – Ike Smith posted a season-high 21 points to go along with seven rebounds and two steals to lead Georgia Southern to an 84-74 men's basketball win over Campbell Friday evening in the Hilton Garden Inn FGCU Classic in Alico Arena.Eagles of the GameSmith made 6 of 13 from the floor and 8 of 12 from the free-throw line, and Isaiah Crawley tallied 17 points and six rebounds. Elijah McCadden had 13 points and three steals, while Quan Jackson chipped in 12 points, five rebounds and three steals.Key momentsGeorgia Southern (4-2) took control of the game with a 12-4 run late in the contest as the Eagles forced four Campbell turnovers and held the Fighting Camels (4-2) to 1-for-5 from the field. McCadden capped the run with a triple from the corner giving GS a 73-63 cushion with 2:42 to play.