Georgia Southern hosts Ball State in season opener

Updated: Nov 1, 2026, 07:52 pm

Ball State Cardinals at Georgia Southern Eagles

Statesboro, Georgia; Monday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Georgia Southern starts the season at home against Ball State.

Georgia Southern went 21-16 overall last season while going 9-5 at home. The Eagles averaged 11.2 assists per game on 26.6 made field goals last season.

Ball State finished 4-11 on the road and 12-19 overall a season ago. The Cardinals averaged 13.0 points off of turnovers, 8.7 second-chance points and 26.5 bench points last season.

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