The Maine Black Bears fell to Georgia Southern 45-17 in Statesboro, Georgia on Saturday, September 20th. The Black Bears hung with Georgia Southern in the 1st half, as the score was tied 7-7 at the end of the 1st Quarter and Georgia Southern led 17-14 at the Half. But Georgia Southern outscored Maine 14-3 in the 3rd Quarter, to lead 31-17 and then scored a pair of touchdowns in the 4th Quarter for the win. Georgia Southern outgained Maine 516-248 yards. They outpassed Maine 310-129 yards and outrushed the Black Bears 206-109 yards.