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Ga. Southern routs La. Tech 38-3 in New Orleans Bowl

Shai Werts had three touchdown runs and threw a 65-yard scoring pass to help Georgia Southern beat Louisiana Tech 38-3 in the New Orleans Bowl on Wednesday.

Werts, who missed the Eagles’ last two regular-season games because of a shoulder injury, scored one of his touchdowns on a designed QB run that covered 37 yards. His two other rushing TDs came from a yard out.

Georgia Southern came up with four interceptions — including two near its own goal line in the first quarter. Safety Justin Birdsong intercepted two passes — the first against Louisiana Tech starter Aaron Allen and the second against reserve JD Head in the third quarter.

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Georgia Southern (8-5), which came in averaging 262 yards rushing, finished with 322 against Louisiana Tech (5-5).

Malik Murry broke off a 43-yard run on the game’s opening drive to set up Werts’ first short TD run. Gerald Green added a 55-yard run in the fourth quarter to give him 108 yards and one TD rushing for the game. Werts finished with 71 yards rushing.

The Bulldogs were trying to win a bowl for the seventh straight season, but could not overcome three interceptions thrown by Allen inside the Georgia Southern 30 in the first half.

Allen’s first turnover came when Birdsong stepped in front of a pass at the 5 on a first-down play from the Eagles 17. Tech’s next possession ended when cornerback Derrick Canteen intercepted his sixth pass this season on the Georgia Southern 1 on a Tech first down from the 26.

The second turnover set up Werts’ deep pass to Khaleb Hood to make it 14-0.

Allen threw his third interception in the second quarter, when safety Anthony Wilson picked off a quick slant pass at the 25 on a second-and-10 from the Eagles’ 30.

Tech was on the verge of being shut out in the first half when Smoke Harris returned a punt 60 yards to set up the Bulldogs on the 0 with 31 seconds left. The defense responded by forcing two incomplete passes and sacking Allen to set up Jacob Barnes’ 45-yard field goal.

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THE TAKEAWAY

Louisiana Tech: Statistically, this was a difficult matchup for the Bulldogs, who came in allowing about 185 yards rushing per game. Once Werts and the Eagles’ ground game got going, it was going to be up to Tech’s offense to keep pace on the scoreboard, but turnovers prevented that.

Georgia Southern: The Eagles played to their strengths, riding their rushing attack for the bulk of the game and hitting Tech for a couple sizeable gains in the passing game — one for a score and one that set up Werts’ second 1-yard rushing TD. Meanwhile, Georgia Southern’s opportunistic defense increased its season interception total to 18, and its takeaway total to 26, which ranks first in the nation (albeit in 13 games, more than any other team has played in this pandemic-altered season).

UP NEXT

Louisiana Tech: Visits Mississippi State on Sept. 4.

Georgia Southern: Hosts Gardner-Webb on Sept. 4.

Conference USA women’s basketball championship history

Conference USA holds an annual women’s basketball tournament with the winner getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament.

Conference USA features 14 teams, including Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State, North Texas, Old Dominion, Rice, Southern Miss, Texas-Arlington, UAB, UTEP, and Western Kentucky.

The C-USA women’s basketball tournament begins March 11 and runs through March 14.

The conference began holding tournaments in 1996.

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Read below for a list of past champions.

2019: RICE

Rice won its first C-USA title in 2019. They defeated Middle Tennessee, 69-54. Nancy Mulkey was named tournament MVP.

2018: WESTERN KENTUCKY

Western Kentucky won its third title in four years. The Hilltoppers defeated UAB, 72-57. Tashia Brown won a second MVP award.

2017: WESTERN KENTUCKY

Western Kentucky won a second C-USA title in 2017. (Photo by Steve Roberts/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Western Kentucky won its second conference title in 2017, defeating Southern Miss 67-56. Tashia Brown was named tournament MVP.

2016: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

Middle Tennessee State defeated Old Dominion, 70-54, in 2016. Ty Petty won the tournament MVP.

BIG SOUTH CONFERENCE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

2015: WESTERN KENTUCKY

In 2015, Western Kentucky won its first C-USA title. They defeated Southern Miss, 60-57. Alexis Govan was named MVP.

2014: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

In 2014, Middle Tennessee State knocked off Tulsa, 84-55. Ebony Rowe won tournament MVP.

2013: TULSA

Tulsa defeated Central Florida, 75-66, in 2013. Taleya Mayberry was named tournament MVP.

2012: UTEP

In 2012, UTEP won the title over Central Florida 69-65. Gloria Brown was named tournament MVP.

2011: CENTRAL FLORIDA

Central Florida claimed Conference USA glory in 2011. They defeated Tulane 85-73. Jelisa Caldwell won the MVP award.

2010: TULANE

Tulane won its fifth conference title in 2010. The Green Wave defeated UAB 62-54. Daniell Nunn won the MVP award.

2009: CENTRAL FLORIDA

Central Florida defeated Southern Miss in overtime, 65-54. Emma Cannon was named MVP.

2008: SMU

SMU defeated UTEP, 73-57, to claim its first conference title in 2008. Janielle Dodds was named tournament MVP.

2007: EAST CAROLINA

East Carolina won the title in 2007, defeating Rice 79-70. LaCoya Terry won the tournament MVP award.

ATLANTIC SUN CONFERENCE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

2006: TULSA

Tulsa won its first conference title in 2006. They defeated Rice, 55-52. Jillian Robbins was named tournament MVP.

2005: TCU

TCU defeated Louisville, 60-41, in 2005. Sandora Irvin won a second MVP award.

2004: HOUSTON

Houston won its first C-USA title in 2004, defeating TCU 86-75. Chandi Jones was named tournament MVP.

2003: TCU

TCU needed overtime to beat Cincinnati. The Horned Frogs won the game, 85-76. Sandora Irvin was named tournament MVP.

2002: CINCINNATI

Cincinnati won the conference title in 2002. The Bearcats defeated Tulane, 68-56. Valerie King became the first multi-MVP winner.

SOUTHERN CONFERENCE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

2001: TULANE

In 2001, Tulane won the fourth title in five years. They defeated Cincinnati, 63-50. Valerie King, of Cincinnati, won the tournament MVP award.

2000: TULANE

Tulane repeated as champions in 2000. They defeated UAB, 73-70. Janell Burse was named tournament MVP.

1999: TULANE

Tulane won the conference title in 1999, defeating Cincinnati 58-44. Grace Daley was named tournament MVP.

1998: MEMPHIS

Memphis won a second C-USA title in 1998, defeating Louisville 79-75. LaTonya Johnson won MVP.

OHIO VALLEY CONFERENCE WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

1997: TULANE

Tulane won the conference title in 1997. The Green Wave defeated Marquette, 76-53. Mary Lowry was named tournament MVP.

1996: MEMPHIS

Memphis won the first-ever Conference USA women’s basketball tournament in 1996. The Tigers defeated DePaul, 93-87, in overtime. Keeta Matthews was named tournament MVP.

Conference USA men’s basketball championship history

Conference USA holds an annual men’s basketball tournament with the winner getting an automatic bid to the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

Conference USA features 14 teams–Charlotte, Florida Atlantic, Florida International, Louisiana Tech, Marshall, Middle Tennessee State, North Texas, Old Dominion, Rice, Southern Miss, Texas-Arlington, UAB, UTEP, and Western Kentucky.

The conference’s men’s basketball tournament begins March 11 and runs through March 14.

The conference began its men’s basketball tournament in 1996.

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Read below for a list of past champions.

2019: OLD DOMINION

Old Dominion was led by Xavier Green during the 2019- C-USA tournament. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)

Old Dominion defeated Western Kentucky in 2019, 62-56. Xavier Green was named tournament MVP.

2018: MARSHALL

Marshall won its first C-USA title in 2018. The Thundering Herd defeated Western Kentucky, 67-66. Jon Elmore was named tournament MVP.

2017: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

The Blue Raiders won back-to-back titles in 2017. They defeated Marshall, 83-72. Giddy Potts was named MVP.

2016: MIDDLE TENNESSEE STATE

Middle Tennessee State won its first C-USA title in 2016. They beat Old Dominion, 55-53. Reggie Upshaw was named MVP.

IVY LEAGUE MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

2015: UAB

UAB defeated Middle Tennessee State, 73-60, in 2015. The Blazers’ Robert Brown was named tournament MVP.

2014: TULSA

Tulsa defeated Louisiana Tech, 69-60, in 2014. James Woodard was named MVP.

2013: MEMPHIS

Memphis needed double overtime to get past Southern Miss in 2013. They won 91-79. Chris Crawford was named MVP.

2012: MEMPHIS

Memphis won its sixth title in seven years in 2012. The Tigers defeated Marshall, 83-57. Joe Jackson won a second straight MVP.

2011: MEMPHIS

Memphis picked up a title over UTEP in 2011, 67-66. Joe Jackson was named tournament MVP.

2010: HOUSTON

Houston briefly stopped Memphis’ run in 2010. The Cougars defeated UTEP, 81-73. Kelvin Lewis was named MVP.

2009: MEMPHIS

Memphis clobbered Tulsa for a fourth straight title in 2009, 64-39. Tyreke Evans was named MVP.

SOUTHWESTERN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

2008: MEMPHIS

Memphis won a third straight C-USA title in 2008. They defeated Tulsa, 77-51. Antonio Anderson was named MVP.

2007: MEMPHIS

Memphis repeated as champs in 2007. The Tigers defeated Houston, 71-59. Chris Douglas-Roberts was named MVP.

2006: MEMPHIS

In 2006, Memphis started a brief period of dominance in Conference USA. They defeated UAB, 57-46. Shawne Williams was named tournament MVP.

2005: LOUISVILLE

Louisville’s Taquan Dean was the star of the 2005 tournament. (Photo by Sean Brady/Getty Images)

Louisville won its second title in three seasons in 2005. They defeated Memphis, 75-74. Taquan Dean was named MVP.

2004: CINCINNATI

Cincinnati won a fourth conference title in 2004. They defeated DePaul, 55-50. Tony Bobbitt was named tournament MVP.

2003: LOUISVILLE

Louisville won its first C-USA title in 2003. The Cardinals defeated UAB, 83-78. Luke Whitehead was named MVP.

2002: CINCINNATI

Cincinnati defeated Marquette, 77-63, in 2002. Steve Logan was named tournament MVP.

METRO ATLANTIC ATHLETIC CONFERENCE MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

2001: CHARLOTTE

Charlotte defeated Cincinnati, 80-72, in 2001. Rodney White was named MVP.

2000: SAINT LOUIS

In 2000, Saint Louis defeated DePaul 56-49. Justin Love was named MVP.

1999: CHARLOTTE

Charlotte finally broke through in 1999. The 49ers defeated Louisville, 68-59. Galen Young was named tournament MVP.

1998: CINCINNATI

Kenyon Martin was one of the best players to come out of Cincinnati.
(2013 Getty Images)

Cincinnati became the first multi-conference winner in 1998. They defeated Charlotte, 71-57. Eventual No. 1 pick Kenyon Martin was named MVP.

1997: MARQUETTE

Marquette bounced back and won the conference title in 1997. They defeated Charlotte, 60-52. Aaron Hutchins was named MVP.

NORTHEAST CONFERENCE MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP HISTORY

1996: CINCINNATI

Cincinnati won the first Conference USA tournament title in 1996. The Bearcats defeated Marquette, 85-83, in overtime. Danny Fortson was named tournament MVP.

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