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North Texas Downs Southern Mississippi 63-54 - Match Report
North Texas got 21 points from Mardrez McBride as they ran past Southern Mississippi 63-54 on Thursday at Reed Green Coliseum.
North Texas did not, however, defeat Southern Mississippi against the spread, which closed at -14.5 at most sportsbooks.
North Texas got 13 points from Aaron Scott and another 10 points from Rubin Jones. Rubin Jones contributed 7 assists, while Rubin Jones cleaned the glass with 7 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi got 17 points from Tyler Stevenson in a losing cause and another 15 points from DeAndre Pinckney. Mo Arnold contributed 5 assists for them, while DeAndre Pinckney had 5 rebounds.
North Texas led at halftime, 32-29.
The rebound battle favored North Texas as they grabbed 29 boards, while Southern Mississippi only had 15
North Texas looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Louisiana Tech. Southern Mississippi will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Rice.