Turner Helton leads Georgia Southern past Old Dominion in Norfolk

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Turner Helton leads Georgia Southern past Old Dominion in Norfolk
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Turner Helton threw a touchdown pass and Tripp Bryant kicked three field goals to propel Georgia Southern to a 23-15 victory over Old Dominion on October 15. Helton completed 23 of 30 passes for 205 yards. The Eagles responded after Old Dominion initially took a 7-0 lead, tying the game with an 11-yard touchdown run by Terrance Gibbs. The Eagles extended their lead to 23-7 with a passing touchdown to Gibbs late in the third quarter. Old Dominion scored again in the fourth but couldn't close the gap. Georgia Southern improves to 3-4 overall and 2-1 in the Sun Belt Conference, while Old Dominion falls to 2-5 and 1-3 in conference play.

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  • •Georgia Southern improves to 3-4, 2-1 in Sun Belt Conference.
  • •Old Dominion drops to 2-5, 1-3 in the conference.
  • •Turner Helton throws for 205 yards and a touchdown.
  • •Tripp Bryant kicks three field goals in the victory.
  • •Terrance Gibbs scores a rushing and receiving touchdown.
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(AP) — Turner Helton threw a touchdown pass and Tripp Bryant kicked three field goals to guide Georgia Southern to a 23-15 victory over Old Dominion on Thursday night.Helton completed 23 of 30 passes for 205 yards for Georgia Southern (3-4, 2-1 Sun Belt Conference).

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