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Recap - Texas Southern Defeats Hampton 82-77
Kehlin Farooq scored 19 points leading Texas Southern to a 82-77 victory over Hampton at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Sunday.
Joirdon Karl Nicholas had 17 points for Texas Southern and John Walker III chipped in with 12 points. Kolby Granger had 4 assists for them, while Kehlin Farooq was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
Hampton got a 18-point performance from Jordan Nesbitt, who was supported by 16 points from Russell Dean. Russell Dean had 7 assists in a losing cause for Hampton, while Najee Thomas grabbed 10 rebounds.
Texas Southern led at halftime, $HalfScore.
Texas Southern had a 31-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Texas Southern heads into a battle against Wichita State. Hampton, meanwhile, will have their next action against College of Charleston.