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Middle Tennessee Defeats Florida Atlantic 87-79 - Recap
Florida Atlantic was burned for 26 points by Josh Jefferson on Saturday as Middle Tennessee picked up a 87-79 win at FAU Arena.
Middle Tennessee was the ATS victor, as they covered the +4.0-point spread as an underdog.
Middle Tennessee got 14 points from DeAndre Dishman and another 14 points from Eli Lawrence. Camryn Weston contributed 4 assists, while Donovan Sims cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Florida Atlantic got 22 points from Alijah Martin in a losing cause and another 15 points from Giancarlo Rosado. Giancarlo Rosado contributed 3 assists for them, while Alijah Martin had 6 rebounds.
Middle Tennessee was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Florida Atlantic had a 26-18 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Middle Tennessee looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UTEP. Florida Atlantic will aim to get back on the winning track at Old Dominion.