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Southern Utah Thunderbirds vs Dixie State Trailblazers Wrap - Dixie State Wins 70-68
Dixie State got 16 points from Beon Riley as they ran past Southern Utah 70-68 on Thursday at Burns Arena.
Bettors who backed Dixie State were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +3.0 at sportsbooks.
Dixie State got 15 points from Noa Gonsalves and another 13 points from Jaylen Searles. Tanner Christensen contributed 5 assists, while Beon Riley cleaned the glass with 8 rebounds.
Southern Utah got a 17-point performance from Zion Young, who was supported by 11 points from Dominique Ford. Jamari Sibley had 2 assists in a losing cause for Southern Utah, while Braden Housley grabbed 7 rebounds.
Dixie State was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Utah won the battle of the boards, outrebounding their counterparts 35-32.
Dixie State heads into a battle against Cal Baptist. Southern Utah, meanwhile, will have their next action against Grand Canyon.