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Southern Mississippi Downs Louisiana-Lafayette 67-59 - Match Report
Southern Mississippi got 13 points from DeAntoni Gordon as they ran past Louisiana-Lafayette 67-59 on Saturday at Cajundome.
Southern Mississippi was a -2.0-point favorite in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters.
Southern Mississippi got 12 points from Cobie Montgomery and another 10 points from Christian Watson. Andre Curbelo contributed 3 assists, while Denijay Harris cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Louisiana-Lafayette got a 23-point performance from Mostapha El Moutaouakkil, who was supported by 13 points from Kentrell Garnett. Christian Wright had 3 assists in a losing cause for Louisiana-Lafayette, while Kyran Ratliff grabbed 10 rebounds.
Southern Mississippi trailed at halftime, $HalfScore.
Southern Mississippi had a 34-29 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern Mississippi heads into a battle against Troy. Louisiana-Lafayette, meanwhile, will have their next action against Texas State.