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Southern Utah vs Nebraska-Omaha Final: 79-73 - Recap
Nebraska-Omaha was burned for 25 points by Jamir Simpson on Saturday as Southern Utah picked up a 79-73 win at America First Event Center.
Southern Utah did not, however, defeat Nebraska-Omaha against the spread, which closed at -8.0 at most sportsbooks.
Dominique Ford had 22 points for Southern Utah and Jamari Sibley chipped in with 10 points. Tavi Jackson had 5 assists for them, while Jamari Sibley was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 10 boards.
Nebraska-Omaha got 20 points from Lance Waddles in a losing cause and another 12 points from Marquel Sutton. Joshua Streit contributed 4 assists for them, while Marquel Sutton had 6 rebounds.
Southern Utah was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
Southern Utah had a 37-30 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Southern Utah heads into a battle against Loyola-Chicago. Nebraska-Omaha, meanwhile, will have their next action against Alabama State.