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Southern Mississippi Downs James Madison 81-71 - Match Report
Southern Mississippi grabbed a 81-71 win over James Madison on Saturday, behind a 16-point effort from Victor Hart at Reed Green Coliseum.
Bettors who backed Southern Mississippi were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +7.0 at sportsbooks.
Andre Curbelo had 15 points for Southern Mississippi and Austin Crowley chipped in with 15 points. Andre Curbelo had 9 assists for them, while Austin Crowley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 8 boards.
James Madison got a 15-point performance from Terrence Edwards Jr., who was supported by 14 points from T.J. Bickerstaff. Xavier Brown had 3 assists in a losing cause for James Madison, while T.J. Bickerstaff grabbed 16 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Southern Mississippi were victorious, as the score was $HalfScore at the break.
James Madison had a 38-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern Mississippi heads into a battle against Louisiana-Monroe. James Madison, meanwhile, will have their next action against South Alabama.