STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) Andrei Savrasov's 16 points helped Georgia Southern defeat Trinity Baptist 53-32 on Saturday night.

Savrasov also had 11 rebounds and three steals for the Eagles (1-2). Tyren Moore scored eight points while shooting 2 for 7, including 2 for 6 from beyond the arc. Jalen Finch was 3-of-7 shooting (1 for 4 from distance) to finish with seven points.

The Eagles (0-1) were led in scoring by Xavier Rose, who finished with six points and two steals. Ian Kanady added six points for Trinity Baptist. Jace Spinelli also had five points.

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Georgia Southern takes on Rice on the road on Friday, and Trinity Baptist visits Bethune-Cookman on Wednesday.

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