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Golden Eagles Fall 26-23 Against Coastal Carolina - Game Recap
Sam Pinckney was good for 106 receiving yards on Saturday as the Chanticleers grabbed a 26-23 win over the Golden Eagles at Brooks Stadium.
Bettors who backed the Chanticleers were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -5.0. Over-Under bettors saw the total score go OVER the closing total of 48.0.
CJ Beasley rushed for 68 yards, while Reese White added 42 yards in the win. Sam Pinckney and Braydon Bennett added 106 and 69 receiving yards respectively.
Frank Gore Jr. rushed for 46 yards for Southern Miss, while Antavious Willis added 12 yards. Trey Lowe threw for 295 yards for the Golden Eagles, while receivers Jason Brownlee and Frank Gore Jr. had 123 and 90 yards respectively.
Southern Miss outgained Coastal Carolina 365-361 yards in the game, while the battle of first downs was won 20-18 by the Golden Eagles.
Southern Miss lost the time of possession battle 30:30-29:30, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Coastal Carolina takes its act on the road to face Virginia looking for another win. For Southern Miss, they head home to face South Alabama.