South Georgia Tech stuns No. 21-ranked Eastern Florida in OT

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Kyle Smith scored 24 points and Amir Eichelberger added 21 as South Georgia Tech earned its first win of the season, beating No. 21 Eastern Florida State 97-88 in overtime in the opening game of the Eastern Florida Classic.

The Jets (1-2) led 46-44 at halftime, but the Titans pulled even at 81 by the end of regulation. South Georgia Tech took control in overtime, outscoring Eastern Florida State 16-7.

Smith and Eichelberger led five Jets in double figures. Jamian Jackson scored 16 points, Cameron Jackson added 12 and Frankie Raines, a sophomore guard from Oglethorpe, finished with 11. Ralfs Iesalnieks added six points, Tatiano Muambu scored five and Robert Macs had two.

South Georgia Tech next faces Indian River State in the Classic before traveling to Tuscaloosa, Ala., to play Shelton State on Nov. 11. The Jets return home for the Sparky Reeves Classic on Nov. 20-21, with a rematch against Eastern Florida State and a game against Florida SouthWestern State.