Despite a 30-point output from Tyren Moore, Georgia Southern couldn't muster a victory over UNCW on Saturday, falling 82-77 at Hanner Fieldhouse.
The Eagles (0-11) battled back from a pair of big deficits, but the Seahawks (8-2) managed both and came out victorious.
Falling behind by ten early on, the home team chipped away with a 7-0 run. Moore fought for a layup and followed with a go-ahead three-pointer as the Eagles held a 24-22 advantage.
After going back in front, UNCW hit a three-pointer before halftime to make the deficit five heading into the locker room.
UNCW stretched its lead to as much as 12, but yet another GS run, this time a 15-4 spread, brought the Eagles back in front. Moore hit another go-ahead three to take a 66-64 lead.
However, the Seahawks outscored the Eagles 18-11 over the final four minutes, pulling out an 82-77 win.
Moore scored 30 for the second-straight home game, shooting 10-15 from the field and 4-5 from deep. Eren Banks' 15 were a new career-best. Derrick Harris Jr. also reached double digits with 10.
The Eagles shot 49 percent overall in the loss and outrebounded UNCW.
Georgia Southern heads to Savannah for the Coastal Empire Eagle Classic matchup with Florida Gulf Coast on Tuesday.
