South Georgia Technical College defeated the Eastern Florida State College men’s basketball team 97-88 in overtime Friday, Nov. 6, at Titan Field House. The loss came on the first day of the Eastern Florida Classic, after Eastern Florida State College held an 81-78 lead late in regulation. Jevon Yapi’s 3-pointer with 45 seconds remaining gave the Titans the lead before Jamian Jackson tied the game with 27.5 seconds left.
South Georgia Tech takes control in overtime
Yapi opened overtime with another 3-pointer, but Frankie Raines answered with two consecutive baskets to put South Georgia Technical College ahead. South Georgia Technical College then scored the final four points to secure the victory. The Jets led 46-44 at halftime, while Eastern Florida State College answered with a 37-35 advantage in the second half to force overtime.
Ly leads Eastern Florida State
Djiby Ly produced a season-high 33 points and added five steals for Eastern Florida State College. Yapi finished with 19 points, Johanes Piscikas scored 11 and Phil Deng contributed eight points and 10 rebounds. The game leaders panel listed Deng with 11 rebounds, while two Eastern Florida State College players were listed with five assists each.
Amir Eichelberger scored 23 points for South Georgia Technical College, and Kyle Smith was listed with seven assists and nine rebounds in the game leaders panel. South Georgia Technical College finished with a 44-37 rebounding advantage and led 19-18 in assists. Both teams were listed with 13 turnovers.
Eastern Florida Classic continues Saturday
Indian River State College defeated Gordon State College 98-61 in the other game on the opening day of the Eastern Florida Classic. The tournament schedule listed South Georgia Technical College against Indian River State College at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7. Eastern Florida State College was scheduled to play Gordon State College at 4 p.m.
Admission to games at Titan Field House was listed as free. Fans could watch through the EFSC Titans YouTube page. The schedule gives Eastern Florida State College its next opportunity to respond after the overtime loss.
FSB Take
Eastern Florida State College created a late regulation lead and forced overtime, but South Georgia Technical College controlled the decisive stretch after Yapi’s opening overtime 3-pointer. Ly’s 33-point performance was the clearest individual highlight for the Titans in the loss. The scheduled matchup with Gordon State College gives Eastern Florida State College its next game in the Eastern Florida Classic.
Source: Original report