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Southern Utah Downs Portland State 85-82 - Match Report
Tevian Jones scored 36 points and added 10 rebounds for a double-double, leading Southern Utah over Portland State, 85-82, on Thursday at The Viking Pavilion.
Bettors who backed Southern Utah were disappointed, as they failed to cover the closing number of -6.5.
Dre Marin had 19 points for Southern Utah and John Knight III chipped in with 9 points. Dre Marin had 5 assists for them, while Tevian Jones was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Portland State got a 18-point performance from Khalid Thomas, who was supported by 14 points from Paris Dawson. Michael Carter III had 6 assists in a losing cause for Portland State, while Ezekiel Alley grabbed 6 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Utah were victorious, as the score was 38-27 at the break.
Southern Utah had a 43-36 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern Utah heads into a battle against Northern Arizona. Portland State, meanwhile, will have their next action against Northern Arizona.