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South Alabama Falls 76-72 Against Southern Mississippi - Game Recap
Southern Mississippi got 25 points from Austin Crowley en route to a 76-72 victory over South Alabama on Thursday at Reed Green Coliseum.
Southern Mississippi did not, however, defeat South Alabama against the spread, which closed at -6.0 at most sportsbooks.
Felipe Haase had 18 points for Southern Mississippi and DeAndre Pinckney chipped in with 18 points. Austin Crowley had 5 assists for them, while Denijay Harris was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 9 boards.
South Alabama got 22 points from Isaiah Moore in a losing cause and another 15 points from Kevin Samuel. Tyrell Jones contributed 4 assists for them, while Kevin Samuel had 11 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed South Alabama were victorious, as the score was 37-34 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Southern Mississippi as they grabbed 36 boards, while South Alabama only had 30
Southern Mississippi looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the James Madison. South Alabama will aim to get back on the winning track at Coastal Carolina.