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Gulf Coast Showcase - La Salle Defeats South Alabama 81-76 - Recap
La Salle got 21 points from Isiah Deas en route to a 81-76 victory over South Alabama on Wednesday at Hertz Arena.
Bettors who backed La Salle were also rewarded, as they covered the closing number as an underdog of +5.0 at sportsbooks.
Ed Croswell had 18 points for La Salle and Sherif Kenney chipped in with 15 points. Sherif Kenney had 4 assists for them, while Ed Croswell was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
South Alabama got 28 points from Andre Fox in a losing cause and another 15 points from Chad Lott. Trhae Mitchell contributed 3 assists for them, while Josh Ajayi had 8 rebounds.
La Salle was winning at the break before taking care of business in the second half.
La Salle had a 34-26 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
La Salle looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Villanova. South Alabama will aim to get back on the winning track at Richmond.