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Turner Helton, Tripp Bryant lead Georgia Southern to 23-15 victory over Old Dominion
Tripp Bryant kicked three field goals and Georgia Southern held Old Dominion to 65 rushing yards in a Sun Belt win.
On Thursday night in Norfolk, Georgia Southern defeated Old Dominion 23-15, guided by quarterback Turner Helton's touchdown pass and kicker Tripp Bryant's three field goals.
Old Dominion grabbed a 7-0 lead when quarterback Quinn Henicle connected with tight end Leon Haughton Jr. for a 20-yard touchdown, but Georgia Southern answered with a 12-play drive capped by running back Terrance Gibbs's touchdown run.
Helton completed 23 of 30 passes for 205 yards to lead the Eagles' offense, while Bryant added a 33-yard field goal after Aaron Sears recovered a fumble by Devin Roche.
Backup quarterback Ryan Huff connected with TJ Johnson for a 71-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, yet the Monarchs managed only 65 yards on 32 rushes and could not complete their comeback.
Georgia Southern hosts Appalachian State on October 31, while Old Dominion travels to Louisiana Tech on October 24 to continue their respective seasons.