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Southern Mississippi Downs Texas State 78-74 - Match Report
Southern Mississippi grabbed a 78-74 win over Texas State on Saturday, behind a 24-point effort from Andre Curbelo at Reed Green Coliseum.
The match was decisive in favor of Southern Mississippi, but bettors saw the game push as the margin of victory was the same as the closing point spread.
Southern Mississippi got 19 points from Austin Crowley and another 9 points from Victor Iwuakor. Austin Crowley contributed 5 assists, while Cobie Montgomery cleaned the glass with 6 rebounds.
Texas State got 18 points from Jordan Mason in a losing cause and another 17 points from Coleton Benson. Coleton Benson contributed 2 assists for them, while Davion Sykes had 9 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi was losing at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Texas State had a 33-32 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Southern Mississippi takes its act home to face South Alabama looking for another win. For Texas State, they head on the road to face Georgia Southern.