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Recap - Tarleton State Defeats Florida International 82-65
Florida International was burned for 34 points by Jakorie Smith on Thursday as Tarleton State picked up a 82-65 win at Ocean Bank Convocation Center.
Tarleton State won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +4.5-point spread as underdogs.
KiAndre Gaddy had 17 points for Tarleton State and Devon Barnes chipped in with 14 points. Lue Williams had 5 assists for them, while KiAndre Gaddy was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 14 boards.
Florida International got a 14-point performance from Arturo Dean, who was supported by 14 points from Jonathan Aybar. Arturo Dean had 4 assists in a losing cause for Florida International, while Jonathan Aybar grabbed 5 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Tarleton State were victorious, as the score was 44-39 at the break.
Tarleton State had a 43-21 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Tarleton State looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the UNT Dallas. Florida International will aim to get back on the winning track at Miami.